VA-NCA-VCGP-2022: Veterans Cemetery Grants Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of VA National Cemetery Administration notices from 2021.
VA National Cemetery Administration offered grants of up to $45.0 million to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $45.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 1, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 29, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$45.0 million
- Total funding$45.0 million
- Expected awards20
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | July 2, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 1, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 31, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
U.S. territories are also eligible applicants
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Veterans Cemetery Grants Program awards averaged $3.6 million; this notice allows up to $45.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
Cemetery Grants are only available to states, territories and federally recognized tribal governments. This program operates in accordance to 38 CFR Part 39
Who has won Veterans Cemetery Grants Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Veterans Cemetery Grants Program (64.203) awarded $265 million across 74 grant awards, an average of $3.6 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas General Land Office | Texas | 4 | $37.6 million |
| TN Department of Veterans Services | Tennessee | 4 | $21.1 million |
| Department of Veterans Services | Virginia | 4 | $17.7 million |
| Alaska Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs | Alaska | 1 | $16.7 million |
| Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs | Wisconsin | 6 | $15.5 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is VA-NCA-VCGP-2022 still open?
No. It closed on July 1, 2022.
Who can apply for Veterans Cemetery Grants Program?
VA National Cemetery Administration accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Veterans Cemetery Grants Program?
Closed July 1, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $45.0 million each. About $45.0 million in total across about 20 awards.
Who has won Veterans Cemetery Grants Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Texas General Land Office, TN Department of Veterans Services, Department of Veterans Services. The program made 74 awards worth $265 million in that time.
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