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Veterans Legacy Grants Program

ID: VA-NCA-VLGP-FY2024 • Type: Posted

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is awarding grants for a maximum of $400,000 per awardee through the Veterans Legacy Grants Program (VLGP) to provide funding to educational institutions and other eligible entities to conduct cemetery research and produce educational tools for the public to use and learn about the histories of Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries and VA grant-funded State and Tribal Veterans' cemeteries. This notice includes information about the process for applying for a VLGP grant; criteria for evaluating applications; priorities related to the award of grants; and other requirements and guidance regarding VLGP grants. Note: Fiscal Year 2024 grants will only be awarded if funding is allocated to this program following the Fiscal Year 2024 Continuing Resolution.

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is awarding grants for a maximum of $400,000 per awardee through the Veterans Legacy Grants Program (VLGP) to provide funding to educational institutions and other eligible entities to conduct cemetery research and produce educational tools for the public to use and learn about the histories of Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries and VA grant-funded State and Tribal Veterans’ cemeteries.

Grant Details
Funding for VLGP grants under this notice is authorized by 38 U.S.C. 2400 note (Grants for Cemetery Research and the Production of Educational Materials). The purpose is to tell the stories of Veterans interred in VA national cemeteries or VA grant-funded State, Territorial or Tribal cemeteries, especially Veterans who have significant connection to the local community and Veterans from historically underrepresented groups. Eligible applicants are institutions of higher learning, educational institutions, local educational agencies, or non-profit entities. Successful applicants will need to meet specific mission goals, foster engagement in communities surrounding national cemeteries or VA grant-funded cemeteries, and utilize the Veterans Legacy Memorial.

Competitive Preference Priorities (CPP) for FY 2024 include showcasing and creatively highlighting Veterans or Service members who have never been studied in previous VLGP projects, demonstrating sustainability potential beyond VLGP resources, and aligning with specific VLGP initiatives. The total funds allocated for VLGP in FY 2024 is $2.2 million with a maximum award up to $400,000 per grant.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be eligible entities that meet one of the definitions in 38 CFR 38.715 for an institution of higher learning, educational institution, local educational agency, or non-profit entity.

Period of Performance
The VLGP grant award will be awarded in fiscal year (FY) 2024 and work under the award must start in FY 2024.
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Overview

Category of Funding
Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
64.204 - Veterans Legacy Grants Program
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 3/1/24 posted grant opportunity VA-NCA-VLGP-FY2024 for Veterans Legacy Grants Program with funding of $2.2 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 64.204 Veterans Legacy Grants Program. It is expected that 15 total grants will be made worth between $25,000 and $400,000.

Timing

Posted Date
March 1, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EST
Closing Date
April 1, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
March 1, 2024, 7:52 a.m. EST
Version
6
Archive Date
Aug. 31, 2024

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Independent school districts
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Info
Veteran Service Organizations

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$400,000
Floor
$25,000
Estimated Program Funding
$2,200,000
Estimated Number of Grants
15

Contacts

Contact
John D Williams Grantor
Contact Email
vlgp@va.gov
Email Description
Veterans Legacy Grants Program
Contact Phone
(573) 603-4411

Documents

Posted documents for VA-NCA-VLGP-FY2024

Grant Awards

Grants awarded through VA-NCA-VLGP-FY2024

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