Opportunity Information: Apply for VA GRANTS 06302010 001
Apply for VA GRANTS 06302010 001
- The VA National Cemetery Administration in the community development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cemetery" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 64.203 State Cemetery Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 13, 2009 and posted on Aug 13, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $42,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $42,000,000.00 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).
- The program is authorized by 38 United States Code 2408. Eligible applicants are state, territory, and federally recognized tribal governments. The program is implemented in 38 Code of Federal Regulations Part 39.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Cemetery grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number VA GRANTS 06302010 001) is a discretionary grant program offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration, under the State Cemetery Grants program (CFDA 64.203). Its purpose is to help state, territorial, and federally recognized tribal governments fund projects that establish new veterans cemeteries, expand existing ones, or improve state-owned and state-operated veterans cemeteries. In practical terms, the program is meant to increase burial options and upgrade facilities so that veterans and eligible family members have access to dignified, properly maintained cemetery services closer to where they live.
A key feature of this opportunity is the funding level: grants can support up to 100 percent of eligible project costs, which can significantly reduce the financial burden on the applicant government. At the same time, the listing indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants should plan for the possibility that some form of match may apply depending on project type, eligibility rules, or specific budget line items. The total estimated funding associated with this opportunity is $42,000,000, with an award ceiling also listed as $42,000,000 and no stated award floor. The announcement anticipated making about 10 awards, suggesting a competitive process where projects are likely evaluated against program priorities, readiness, and compliance with VA requirements.
Only governmental entities are eligible to apply: state governments, U.S. territories, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The legal authority for the program is 38 U.S.C. 2408, and implementation guidance is provided in 38 CFR Part 39. Those citations matter because they define what types of cemetery projects qualify, what standards must be met, and what operational responsibilities the applicant must accept. The program is specifically oriented to cemeteries that are owned and operated by the state, territory, or tribe, rather than private or local government cemeteries, which generally fall outside the stated eligibility categories unless explicitly allowed under the governing regulations.
This opportunity was posted and created on Aug 13, 2009. The original and current closing date shown is Jun 30, 2010, with an archive date of Jul 1, 2010, indicating the application window for this particular announcement has closed and the listing is retained for historical reference. Applicants looking for current funding would typically use the State Cemetery Grants website referenced in the announcement to find the latest open solicitation, updated deadlines, and current program guidance.
For assistance with accessing the full announcement or related materials, the contact listed is Tom Garin, VA Grants Management Coordinator, reachable at 202-461-5819.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - VA State Cemetery Grants (Funding Opportunity Number VA GRANTS 06302010 001)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA), offered under the State Cemetery Grants program (CFDA 64.203). The opportunity is identified as the Cemetery grant opportunity with Funding Opportunity Number VA GRANTS 06302010 001.
What is the purpose of the State Cemetery Grants program?
The purpose is to help state, territorial, and federally recognized tribal governments fund projects that establish new veterans cemeteries, expand existing veterans cemeteries, or improve state-owned and state-operated veterans cemeteries. The practical goal is to increase burial options and upgrade cemetery facilities so veterans and eligible family members can access dignified, properly maintained cemetery services closer to where they live.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only governmental entities are eligible: state governments, U.S. territories, and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are local governments or private cemetery operators eligible?
Based on the eligibility categories listed, the program is oriented to cemeteries that are owned and operated by a state, territory, or federally recognized tribe. Private cemeteries and local government cemeteries generally fall outside the stated eligibility categories unless explicitly allowed under the governing regulations.
What types of projects can be funded?
The announcement describes funding for projects that (1) establish new veterans cemeteries, (2) expand existing veterans cemeteries, or (3) improve state-owned and state-operated veterans cemeteries.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding associated with this opportunity is $42,000,000. The award ceiling is also listed as $42,000,000, and no award floor is stated.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The announcement anticipated making about 10 awards.
Is this a competitive grant?
The listing suggests a competitive process by indicating an anticipated number of awards relative to total estimated funding. Projects would typically be evaluated against program priorities, readiness, and compliance with VA requirements, as reflected in the opportunity description.
Can the grant pay for 100% of project costs?
The opportunity states that grants can support up to 100 percent of eligible project costs, which may substantially reduce the financial burden on the applicant government.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
The listing indicates a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Even though funding can support up to 100 percent of eligible costs, applicants should plan for the possibility that a match may apply depending on project type, eligibility rules, or specific budget line items.
What is the legal authority for this grant program?
The legal authority is 38 U.S.C. 2408.
What regulations govern implementation of this program?
Implementation guidance is provided in 38 CFR Part 39.
Why do the legal citations (38 U.S.C. 2408 and 38 CFR Part 39) matter to applicants?
The announcement notes that these citations define what types of cemetery projects qualify, what standards must be met, and what operational responsibilities the applicant must accept.
When was this opportunity posted?
This opportunity was posted and created on Aug 13, 2009.
What was the application deadline for this specific announcement?
The original and current closing date shown is Jun 30, 2010.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is Jul 1, 2010, and the listing indicates the application window for this particular announcement has closed and is retained for historical reference.
Where should applicants look for current State Cemetery Grants funding opportunities?
The announcement indicates that applicants looking for current funding would typically use the State Cemetery Grants website referenced in the announcement to find the latest open solicitation, updated deadlines, and current program guidance.
Who is the contact person for questions about accessing the full announcement or related materials?
The contact listed is Tom Garin, VA Grants Management Coordinator.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Tom Garin can be reached at 202-461-5819.
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