Veterans Legacy Grants Program

VA-VLGP Posted VA-NCA-VLGP-FY2026

Close Date: March 27, 2026 3 days remaining

Description

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) is awarding grants up to a maximum of $400,000 per recipient through the Veterans Legacy Grants Program (VLGP). Grant recipients would provide tools for the public to learn about the histories of Veterans interred in national cemeteries and state, territorial, and Tribal Veterans cemeteries. There is special interest in highlighting the histories of Veterans who have significant connections to their local communities. These grants support the President’s priority to recognize that our nation’s security, prosperity, and freedom would not be possible without our Veterans and, as demonstrated in Executive Order 14296 - Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence , that each veteran deserves our gratitude. These legacy grants ensure that Veterans are remembered for their sacrifices.

Eligibility

Eligible recipient (or entity) means one of the following:
(1) An institution of higher learning;
(2) A local educational agency;
(3) A non-profit entity that the Secretary determines has a demonstrated history of community engagement that pertains to the projects described in the relevant NOFO;
(4) An educational institution; or
(5) Another recipient (or entity) the Secretary deems appropriate.

See definition of eligible recipient (or entity) at 38 C.F.R. 38.715(c).

Funding Details

Award Floor: $50,000.00
Award Ceiling: $400,000.00
Total Estimated Funding: $2,200,000.00
Expected Awards: 10

Key Dates

Posted: February 25, 2026
Closes: March 27, 2026 3d
Archive Date: July 1, 2026

Agency Information

Agency Name: VA-VLGP
Agency Code: VA-VLGP
Funding Instrument: Other

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