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VA National Cemetery Administration Grants for Veterans Cemetery Development and Improvement

The Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, is offering grant funding to support the development and improvement of veterans cemeteries. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - National Cemetery Administration - Program: Veterans Cemetery Grants Program (VCGP) - Funding Details: - Up to $60,000,000 in total funding available - Approximately 20 grant awards anticipated - Average award size: $3,000,000 - Grants may cover up to 100% of approved project costs - Eligible Applicants: - States, territories, eligible counties, and tribal organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Establishment, expansion, improvement, operation, and maintenance of veterans cemeteries - Includes construction, initial equipment, and operational support - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Build America, Buy America Act (domestic content procurement preferences) - Active registration in SAM.gov required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as the opportunity funds projects rather than procurement of particular products or brands.

Description

This opportunity is for grants to support the development, expansion, or improvement of veterans cemeteries. The Veterans Cemetery Grants Program (VCGP) provides funding to help states, territories, eligible counties, and tribal organizations establish, expand, improve, operate, and maintain Veterans cemeteries. The program supports the National Cemetery Administration's mission to ensure that 95 percent of Veterans have access to a burial option within 75 miles of their home. Grants may cover up to 100 percent of the total cost for approved projects, including construction and initial equipment costs.

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