Opportunity Information: Apply for VA GRANTS NCA FY2015
Apply for VA GRANTS NCA FY2015
- The 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 State Cemetery Grants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 1, 2014 and posted on Jul 2, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $46,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $46,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Veterans Cemetery Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: VA GRANTS NCA FY2015; CFDA 64.203, State Cemetery Grants) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (VA NCA). Its purpose is to help eligible government entities develop and improve veterans cemeteries, supporting community needs related to veteran burial services. The program is governed and administered under 38 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 39, which sets the rules for eligibility, allowable uses of funds, application requirements, and administrative standards.
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments, and the description also notes availability for states, territories, and federally recognized tribal governments. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as community development, reflecting its focus on public facilities and services tied to honoring veterans and providing cemetery infrastructure. This opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project consistent with the program rules in 38 CFR Part 39 and the specific terms of an award.
For the FY2015 cycle reflected in the listing, the VA anticipated making about 20 awards, with an estimated total program funding level of $46,000,000. The award ceiling is also shown as $46,000,000, indicating the maximum possible award amount under the announcement, while the award floor is $0, which typically signals that awards can vary widely depending on project scope and eligibility, and that there is not a stated minimum award size in the public summary.
Key dates for this opportunity show it was posted on July 2, 2014, created on July 1, 2014, and had an original and current closing date of July 1, 2015. The archive date is July 31, 2015, meaning the announcement was later closed out and archived after the application period ended. Applicants were directed to consult the Veterans Cemetery Grants website for additional details and official guidance. For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact was Laquisha Barnes, Program Specialist, at (202) 632-7201 (an email field is referenced but not provided in the source text).
Veterans Cemetery Grants (VA NCA) - FAQs
What is the Veterans Cemetery Grants opportunity?
The Veterans Cemetery Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: VA GRANTS NCA FY2015; CFDA 64.203, State Cemetery Grants) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (VA NCA). It is intended to help eligible government entities develop and improve veterans cemeteries to support community needs related to veteran burial services.
Which federal agency runs this program?
This program is run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the National Cemetery Administration (NCA).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to support the development and improvement of veterans cemeteries and related infrastructure so communities can better meet burial service needs for Veterans.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is community development, reflecting the program's focus on public facilities and services tied to honoring Veterans and providing cemetery infrastructure.
What regulations govern the Veterans Cemetery Grants program?
The program is governed and administered under 38 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 39. This part sets the rules for eligibility, allowable uses of funds, application requirements, and administrative standards.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The description also notes availability for states, territories, and federally recognized tribal governments.
Are local governments or nonprofit organizations eligible?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments (with the description also noting states, territories, and federally recognized tribal governments). No other applicant types are listed in the provided summary.
Is this a discretionary or formula program?
This opportunity is described as a discretionary grant program.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. This opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement. Recipients are expected to contribute non-federal resources toward the project, consistent with 38 CFR Part 39 and the specific terms of an award.
How much funding was expected to be available for the FY2015 cycle?
For the FY2015 cycle reflected in the listing, VA anticipated an estimated total program funding level of $46,000,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The VA anticipated making about 20 awards for the FY2015 cycle.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is shown as $46,000,000, indicating the maximum possible award amount under the announcement.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is shown as $0, which typically indicates there is not a stated minimum award size in the public summary and that awards can vary widely depending on project scope and eligibility.
What are the key posting and closing dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was created on July 1, 2014, posted on July 2, 2014, and had an original and current closing date of July 1, 2015.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date is July 31, 2015, meaning the announcement was closed out and archived after the application period ended.
Where were applicants directed to find official details and guidance?
Applicants were directed to consult the Veterans Cemetery Grants website for additional details and official guidance.
What should applicants do if they cannot access the full announcement?
For access issues with the full announcement, the listed contact was Laquisha Barnes, Program Specialist, at (202) 632-7201. An email field is referenced but not provided in the source text.
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The CFDA number listed is 64.203 (State Cemetery Grants).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is VA GRANTS NCA FY2015.
What kinds of projects does this grant support?
Based on the summary provided, the grant supports projects to develop and improve veterans cemeteries and related public facilities and services associated with Veteran burial infrastructure, consistent with 38 CFR Part 39.
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