Veterans Legacy Grants Program
UpcomingVeterans Legacy Grants Program · Opportunity number VA-NCA-VLGP-FY2027 · Forecast
Eligibility
Nonprofits are listed as eligible applicants.
- State governments
- Public and state controlled institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
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), authorized under 38 U.S.C. 2400 note to provide funding to educational institutions and other eligible entities to conduct cemetery research and produce educational tools for the public to utilize 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
Description
VLGP will provide grants to eligible entities for the purpose of conducting cemetery research related to national, State, or Tribal Veterans’ cemeteries; producing educational materials that teach about the history of Veterans interred in national, State, or Tribal Veterans’ cemeteries; and promoting community engagement with the histories of Veterans interred in national, State, or Tribal Veterans’ cemeteries.
Funding
| Total program funding | $2,200,000 |
|---|---|
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Award ceiling | $400,000 |
| Category | Education |
| Assistance listing | 64.204 |
Official sources
Last verified on Grants.gov Nov 4, 2026. Grantvello is not affiliated with Grants.gov or Veterans Legacy Grants Program. The notice on Grants.gov is the binding text.