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Veterans Cemetery Grants Program

Department of Veterans Affairs

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-03-15

About This Grant

Grants to states and tribal governments for establishing, expanding, or improving state veterans cemeteries.

Grant Summary

Veterans Cemetery Grants Program is a Department of Veterans Affairs grant providing $500K to $10M for municipality, tribal government. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

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Focus Areas

veterans servicescommunity development

Eligibility

  • Eligible org types: municipality, tribal_government
municipalitytribal government

Requirements

  • See program NOFO for full requirements

How to Apply

Funding Range

$500K$10M

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Veterans Cemetery Grants Program from Department of Veterans Affairs, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Veterans Affairs before the deadline.
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Veterans Cemetery Grants Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program?

Veterans Cemetery Grants Program is offered by Department of Veterans Affairs and is generally open to municipality, tribal government. It is available across 56 states. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program provide?

Veterans Cemetery Grants Program provides between $500K and $10M per award from Department of Veterans Affairs. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program deadline?

Veterans Cemetery Grants Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Department of Veterans Affairs, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program?

To apply for Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Veterans Affairs.