This grant program, administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is established to provide crucial financial assistance for the development, expansion, and ongoing improvement of veterans’ cemeteries throughout the United States. These grants are specifically available to states, U.S. territories, and federally recognized tribal governments. The core purpose of this initiative is to ensure dignified and accessible burial options for veterans and their eligible dependents by supporting the establishment and maintenance of appropriate burial grounds. Through this program, recipients can fund various essential projects, including land acquisition, infrastructure development, and the construction of necessary facilities within national and state veterans’ cemeteries, all in compliance with 38 Code of Federal Regulations Part 39.
Opportunity ID: 294918
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VA-GRANTS-NCA-FY2018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Veterans Cemetery Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 64.203 — Veterans Cemetery Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $45,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $45,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | VA National Cemetery Administration |
| Description: | Grants are available for states, territories and federally recognized tribal governments. This program is implemented in 38 Code of Federal Regulations Part 39. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.cem.va.gov/grants/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
George Eisenbach Phone 202-632-7369 Email:george.eisenbach@va.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updated information | Sep 26, 2017 | |
| Sep 26, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VA-GRANTS-NCA-FY2018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Veterans Cemetery Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 64.203 — Veterans Cemetery Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $45,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $45,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | VA National Cemetery Administration |
| Description: | Grants are available for states, territories and federally recognized tribal governments. This program is implemented in 38 Code of Federal Regulations Part 39. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.cem.va.gov/grants/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
George Eisenbach Phone 202-632-7369 Email:george.eisenbach@va.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VA-GRANTS-NCA-FY2018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Veterans Cemetery Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Community Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 64.203 — Veterans Cemetery Grants Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $45,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $45,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | VA National Cemetery Administration |
| Description: | Grants are available for states, territories and federally recognized tribal governments. This program is implemented in 38 Code of Federal Regulations Part 39. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.cem.va.gov/grants/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Laquisha Barnes
Program Specialist Phone 202-632-7201 Email:laquisha.barnes@va.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | George Eisenbach Phone 202-632-7369 Email: george.eisenbach@va.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.203 | PKG00233371 | Jul 02, 2017 | Jul 01, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294918 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294918 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
294918 SF424D-1.1.pdf
294918 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf