Veterans Legacy Grants Program

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is awarding grants for a maximum of $500,000 per awardee through the Veterans Legacy Grants Program (VLGP). The program aims to provide funding to educational institutions and other eligible entities to conduct cemetery research and produce educational tools for the public to learn about the histories of Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries and VA grant-funded State and Tribal Veterans’ cemeteries. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • Eligible entities: Private institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, Independent school districts, and Public and State controlled institutions of higher education. • Funding: The estimated total funding is $2,200,000, with a maximum award of $500,000 per awardee. • Project scope: The project involves conducting cemetery research and producing educational tools for the public. • Timeline: The estimated synopsis posting date is April 1, 2024, the estimated application response date is May 1, 2024, and the estimated award date is July 31, 2024.