The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is offering the Veterans Cemetery Grants program, exclusively for states, territories, and federally recognized tribal governments. This grant is for the purpose of establishing, expanding, or improving veterans cemeteries. The program ensures dignified burial options are accessible to eligible veterans in their communities, honoring their service and sacrifice. Funds cover essential costs like land acquisition, design, construction, and infrastructure for creating and maintaining these sacred resting places. Operating under 38 CFR Part 39, this initiative reflects the VA’s commitment to providing crucial facilities for veterans’ final resting places.
Opportunity ID: 327949
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VA-GRANTS-NCA-FY2021-1 |
| 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: | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2021 |
| 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: | U.S. territories are also eligible applicants |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | VA National Cemetery Administration |
| Description: |
Cemetery Grants are only available to states, territories and federally recognized tribal governments. This program operates in accordance to 38 CFR Part 39 |
| Link to Additional Information: | Veterans Cemetery Grants Program website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
George Eisenbach
VCGP Director Email:george.eisenbach@va.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| matching requirement | Jul 01, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | VA-GRANTS-NCA-FY2021-1 |
| 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: | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 01, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2021 |
| 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: | U.S. territories are also eligible applicants |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | VA National Cemetery Administration |
| Description: |
Cemetery Grants are only available to states, territories and federally recognized tribal governments. This program operates in accordance to 38 CFR Part 39 |
| Link to Additional Information: | Veterans Cemetery Grants Program website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
George Eisenbach
VCGP Director Email:george.eisenbach@va.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | George Eisenbach VCGP Director 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 | PKG00262408 | Jul 02, 2020 | Jul 01, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
327949 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
327949 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
327949 SF424D-1.1.pdf
327949 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf