Opportunity Information: Apply for VA NCA VCGP 2023
The Veterans Cemetery Grants program (Funding Opportunity Number VA NCA VCGP 2023, CFDA 64.203) is a discretionary grant offered by the Department of Veterans Affairs through the National Cemetery Administration. Its purpose is to help states, US territories, and federally recognized tribal governments develop Veterans cemeteries so eligible Veterans and certain family members have dignified burial options closer to their communities. Historically, the program has been a major source of support for state and tribal cemetery systems: VA reports more than $910 million awarded to establish, expand, improve, operate, and maintain 120 Veterans cemeteries across 48 states and territories, including locations on tribal trust lands as well as Guam and Saipan. In fiscal year 2020 alone, state cemeteries supported by NCA grants handled more than 37,268 interments, which illustrates the scale and ongoing public need these grants are meant to address.
Funding under this opportunity is tightly limited to cemetery development activities tied to public ownership and operation. Grant funds may be used only to establish new Veterans cemeteries or to expand or improve existing ones, and those cemeteries must be owned and operated by an eligible state, territorial, or tribal government (with tribal eligibility tied to trust land). Private organizations are not eligible, and the program also excludes local governments such as counties or cities, along with other non-qualifying government entities. The VA can fund up to 100 percent of the development cost for an approved project, which can significantly reduce the financial barrier for large capital work. For brand-new cemetery establishment projects, VA funding can also cover certain operating equipment. One major limitation is that the VA cannot pay for the acquisition of land, so applicants must already control the site or otherwise secure it through non-grant means.
Projects funded through the program must meet VA standards and guidelines for cemetery site selection, planning, and construction, meaning applicants should expect compliance requirements that govern design, layout, and build quality. Once a cemetery is supported through this grant program, it must be operated solely for the interment of eligible Veterans (as defined in 38 CFR part 39.2) and eligible family members (see 38 CFR part 39.10). Even with federal participation in development costs, the responsibility for administration, day-to-day operations, and long-term maintenance remains entirely with the state, territory, or tribal government. In addition to development support, VA is also authorized to reimburse states a "plot allowance" of up to $828.00 for certain eligible Veteran burial expenses, offering limited per-burial financial assistance separate from the capital development focus of the grants.
For this specific posting, the opportunity lists an award ceiling of $45,000,000 and anticipates around 10 awards. The notice shows a creation date of July 2, 2022, with an original closing date of July 1, 2023, and identifies the activity category broadly as community development. Overall, the program is designed to expand capacity and improve the quality of state, territorial, and tribal Veterans cemeteries, while keeping ownership and operational control with the public entities that run them and ensuring facilities meet VA-prescribed standards.Apply for VA NCA VCGP 2023
- The Department of Veterans Affairs, VA National Cemetery Administration in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Veterans Cemetery Grants" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 64.203.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 02, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 01, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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