Opportunity Information: Apply for VA GRANTS NCA FY2016
Apply for VA GRANTS NCA FY2016
- 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 Jun 10, 2015 and posted on Jul 2, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 1, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $45,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Veterans Cemetery Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: VA GRANTS NCA FY2016) is a discretionary grant program run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA). It falls under the Community Development funding activity category and is associated with CFDA number 64.203, State Cemetery Grants. The program is designed to support the development and improvement of veterans cemeteries at the state, territorial, and federally recognized tribal government level, helping expand burial options and related cemetery infrastructure for eligible veterans and their families. The program is formally implemented under 38 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 39, which provides the regulatory framework governing how these grants are administered and what requirements recipients must follow.
Eligible applicants are limited to government entities, specifically state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments (the source description also references territories as eligible). Funding is provided through grants, and the opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients should expect to contribute some portion of project costs from non-federal sources in order to participate. The listing anticipates approximately 20 awards under this cycle, indicating the program is competitive and likely focused on projects that meet VA priorities and demonstrate readiness, feasibility, and strong public value.
For this funding cycle, the estimated total funding available is listed as $45,000,000, and the award ceiling is also $45,000,000, with an award floor of $0. This structure suggests award sizes may vary widely depending on project scope, and that the total amount could potentially be committed to fewer large projects or distributed across multiple smaller ones, depending on the applications received and selections made. Key timeline details show the opportunity was posted on July 2, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 1, 2016, and an archive date of July 31, 2016, indicating this specific announcement pertained to the FY2016 cycle and is no longer active after archiving.
Applicants and interested parties are directed to the Veterans Cemetery Grants website for additional information and full program details. For assistance accessing the full announcement electronically or for other program-related questions, the contact listed is the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program (via the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program mailbox).
Veterans Cemetery Grants (VA GRANTS NCA FY2016) FAQs
What is the Veterans Cemetery Grants opportunity?
The Veterans Cemetery Grants opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: VA GRANTS NCA FY2016) is a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery Administration (NCA). It supports the development and improvement of veterans cemeteries at eligible government levels.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The program is run by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery Administration (NCA).
What is the purpose of the program?
The program is designed to support the development and improvement of veterans cemeteries operated at the state, territorial, and federally recognized tribal government level. The intent is to expand burial options and related cemetery infrastructure for eligible veterans and their families.
What type of funding is this?
This opportunity provides funding through grants and is described as a discretionary grant program.
What funding activity category does it fall under?
The opportunity is listed under the Community Development funding activity category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 64.203, State Cemetery Grants.
What regulations govern this grant program?
The program is formally implemented under 38 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 39, which provides the regulatory framework for how the grants are administered and what requirements recipients must follow.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to government entities. Specifically, eligibility includes state governments and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The source description also references territories as eligible.
Are individuals, nonprofits, or private organizations eligible to apply?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to government entities (states, territories, and federally recognized tribal governments). No other applicant types are listed as eligible.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients should expect to contribute a portion of project costs from non-federal sources.
How many awards are expected to be made?
The listing anticipates approximately 20 awards for this cycle, suggesting the program is competitive.
How competitive is this opportunity?
The anticipated number of awards (approximately 20) and the focus on projects that meet VA priorities and demonstrate readiness, feasibility, and strong public value indicate that the program is competitive.
How much total funding is available under this cycle?
The estimated total funding available for this funding cycle is $45,000,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $45,000,000.
What is the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor is listed as $0.
What does it mean that the award floor is $0?
Based on the listing, an award floor of $0 suggests award sizes may vary widely depending on project scope and selections made.
Could the full $45,000,000 go to one project?
The award ceiling matches the total estimated funding ($45,000,000), which suggests it could be possible for a very large project to receive a substantial portion of the total funds. The listing also notes that funding could be committed to fewer large projects or distributed across multiple smaller ones depending on applications and selections.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 2, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed is July 1, 2016.
When was this announcement archived?
The archive date is July 31, 2016.
Is this specific FY2016 announcement still active?
No. Based on the closing date (July 1, 2016) and archive date (July 31, 2016), this specific FY2016 announcement is no longer active after archiving.
Where can applicants find additional information and full program details?
Applicants and interested parties are directed to the Veterans Cemetery Grants website for additional information and full program details.
Who do I contact for help with the electronic announcement or program questions?
The contact listed for assistance accessing the full announcement electronically or for other program-related questions is the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, via the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program mailbox.
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