Opportunity Information: Apply for VA GRANTS 112508 002

  • The Construction of State Home Facilities in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 64.005 Grants to States for Construction of State Home Facilities.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Oct 17, 2012 and posted on Nov 1, 2010.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 31, 2019 IF THE STATE WOULD LIKE THE APPLICATION TO BE INCLUDED ON THE FY 2014 PRIORITY LIST, IT MUST BE SUBMITTED TO VA BY April 15, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $85,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $85,000,000.00 in funding.
  • Eligible applicants include: State governments.
  • ONLY STATE GOVERNMENTS MAY APPLY. NO PRIVATE ORGANIZATION, NON PROFIT, OR INDIVIDUAL IS QUALIFIED TO APPLY.
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Opportunity Summary:

The State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program is a Department of Veterans Affairs grant opportunity that helps state governments build, expand, renovate, or otherwise improve state-run veterans extended care facilities. The focus is on state owned and operated skilled nursing, domiciliaries, and adult day health care facilities that serve eligible veterans. In practical terms, the program is meant to increase capacity, modernize aging buildings, and support safe, compliant long-term care environments for veterans through major construction or renovation projects.

This funding is strictly limited to state governments. Private organizations, nonprofits, local governments, and individuals are not eligible to apply. The program is listed under CFDA 64.005 (Grants to States for Construction of State Home Facilities), and it sits within the health funding activity area because it supports clinical and long-term care infrastructure rather than operating costs.

A key feature of this program is required cost sharing. VA funds may cover no more than 65 percent of total project costs, meaning the state must provide the remaining share (at least 35 percent) from non-federal sources. This cost-share structure is important for budgeting and planning because applicants need to demonstrate that the state can reliably fund its portion of the project and sustain the facility as a state operation. The governing regulation for the program is 38 CFR Part 59, which lays out the rules for eligibility, allowable projects, application requirements, and how projects are prioritized and approved.

The opportunity is administered as a discretionary grant and is tied to a VA priority list process for specific fiscal years. States submit through Grants.gov, but the VA also requires additional documentation beyond the standard electronic submission. Specifically, applicants must submit items A1 through A18 from VA Form 10-0388-14 directly to the VA by the stated deadline in order to be considered for inclusion on the relevant fiscal year priority list. The notice highlights April 15 deadlines for priority list consideration (for example, the text references submission to VA by April 15, 2012 for the FY 2013 priority list, and also notes April 15, 2013 for the FY 2014 priority list). Earlier language in the record also references an April 15, 2011 deadline tied to the FY 2012 priority list. These dates matter because being on the priority list is part of how projects move forward for funding consideration.

In terms of funding scale, the opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $85,000,000, with an award ceiling also shown as $85,000,000 and an award floor of $260,000. Those figures suggest projects can range widely in size, from smaller renovation efforts to very large construction undertakings, depending on the state proposal and VA priorities. Because the program is construction-oriented, awards are typically tied to approved project scopes, designs, and cost estimates, and applicants should expect a strong emphasis on readiness, feasibility, and compliance with applicable standards.

For applicants looking for official program guidance and updates, the announcement points to the VA State Veterans Homes Program webpage (http://www1.va.gov/GERIATRICS/StateVeteransHomesProgram.asp). For direct assistance with accessing the announcement or related materials, the listed contact is Jovida Pope at (202) 632-7904 or Jovida.Pope@va.gov. The funding opportunity identification included in the record is Funding Opportunity Number VA GRANTS 112508 002, titled "State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program."

State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program (VA) - FAQs

What is the State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program?

The State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program is a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) discretionary grant opportunity that helps state governments build, expand, renovate, or otherwise improve state-run veterans extended care facilities. It is designed to increase capacity, modernize aging buildings, and support safe, compliant long-term care environments for eligible veterans through major construction or renovation projects.

What kinds of facilities does this program support?

The program focuses on state owned and operated extended care facilities, including skilled nursing facilities, domiciliaries, and adult day health care facilities that serve eligible veterans.

What types of projects are eligible for funding?

Eligible projects include construction and major capital improvements such as building new facilities, expanding existing facilities, renovating or modernizing current buildings, and other improvements intended to strengthen long-term care infrastructure for veterans in state-run settings.

Who is eligible to apply?

Only state governments are eligible to apply. The funding is strictly limited to states.

Are private organizations, nonprofits, local governments, or individuals eligible to apply?

No. Private organizations, nonprofits, local governments, and individuals are not eligible to apply for this program.

Is this program intended to cover operating costs?

No. The program supports clinical and long-term care infrastructure (construction and renovation) rather than operating costs.

What is the CFDA number for this program?

The program is listed under CFDA 64.005, titled "Grants to States for Construction of State Home Facilities."

What federal regulation governs this grant program?

The governing regulation is 38 CFR Part 59, which outlines rules for eligibility, allowable projects, application requirements, and how projects are prioritized and approved.

Is cost sharing required?

Yes. Cost sharing is required.

How much of a project can VA funding cover?

VA funds may cover no more than 65 percent of total project costs.

How much must the state contribute?

The state must provide at least 35 percent of total project costs from non-federal sources.

Why does the cost-share requirement matter for applicants?

The cost-share requirement is a major budgeting and planning factor because the state must be able to reliably fund its portion of the project and sustain the facility as a state operation.

Is this a discretionary or formula grant?

This opportunity is administered as a discretionary grant.

How are projects selected or advanced for funding consideration?

The program is tied to a VA priority list process for specific fiscal years. Being considered for inclusion on the relevant fiscal year priority list is part of how projects move forward for funding consideration.

How do states apply?

States submit through Grants.gov, but the VA also requires additional documentation beyond the standard electronic submission.

What additional documentation does VA require beyond Grants.gov submission?

Applicants must submit items A1 through A18 from VA Form 10-0388-14 directly to the VA by the stated deadline to be considered for inclusion on the relevant fiscal year priority list.

What deadlines are mentioned for priority list consideration?

The notice highlights April 15 deadlines for priority list consideration. Examples referenced include April 15, 2012 for the FY 2013 priority list and April 15, 2013 for the FY 2014 priority list. Earlier language also references an April 15, 2011 deadline tied to the FY 2012 priority list.

Why are the April 15 deadlines important?

These deadlines matter because submission to the VA by the stated deadline is required for consideration for inclusion on the relevant fiscal year priority list, which is part of the process for funding consideration.

What is the estimated total funding amount listed for this opportunity?

The opportunity lists an estimated total funding amount of $85,000,000.

What are the award ceiling and award floor?

The award ceiling is shown as $85,000,000, and the award floor is $260,000.

What does the range between the award floor and ceiling suggest?

It suggests projects can vary widely in size, from smaller renovation efforts to very large construction undertakings, depending on the state proposal and VA priorities.

What should applicants expect VA to emphasize for construction-oriented awards?

Because the program is construction-oriented, awards are typically tied to approved project scopes, designs, and cost estimates. Applicants should expect strong emphasis on readiness, feasibility, and compliance with applicable standards.

Where can applicants find official program guidance and updates?

The announcement points to the VA State Veterans Homes Program webpage: http://www1.va.gov/GERIATRICS/StateVeteransHomesProgram.asp

Who is the listed contact for help with accessing the announcement or related materials?

The listed contact is Jovida Pope, reachable at (202) 632-7904 or Jovida.Pope@va.gov.

What is the funding opportunity number and title?

The record includes Funding Opportunity Number VA GRANTS 112508 002, titled "State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program."

What is the main purpose of this grant in practical terms?

In practical terms, the grant is meant to increase facility capacity, modernize aging state veterans home buildings, and support safe, compliant long-term care environments for eligible veterans via major construction and renovation projects.

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