Veterans Legacy Grants Program Awards Up to $400,000
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration is awarding grants up to $400,000 per recipient through the Veterans Legacy Grants Program. These grants aim to provide tools for the public to learn about the histories of Veterans interred in national and state cemeteries.
What changed
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) has announced the Veterans Legacy Grants Program (VLGP) for Fiscal Year 2026, offering grants up to $400,000 per recipient. The program seeks to fund projects that enable the public to learn about the histories of Veterans interred in national, state, territorial, and Tribal Veterans cemeteries, with a special interest in those with significant local community connections. Eligible applicants include state governments, private and public institutions of higher education, independent school districts, and non-profit entities with 501(c)(3) status and demonstrated community engagement history.
Eligible entities must submit applications by March 27, 2026, at 5:00 pm Eastern Time. The total program funding is $2,200,000, with an expected 10 awards. Recipients will be responsible for developing tools and resources to highlight veteran histories. While this is a grant opportunity and not a regulatory mandate, entities seeking funding should carefully review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and adhere to all application requirements and deadlines to be considered for awards.
What to do next
- Review the FY 2026 VLGP NOFO for detailed eligibility and application requirements.
- Prepare and submit grant applications by the March 27, 2026 deadline.
- Ensure proposed projects align with the program's goal of highlighting veteran histories and community connections.
Source document (simplified)
Veterans Legacy Grants Program
Agency: Veterans Legacy Grants Program
Assistance Listings: 64.204 -- Veterans Legacy Grants Program
Last Updated: February 25, 2026 View version history on Grants.gov
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 applicants
Government
- State governments
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Additional information
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).
Grantor contact information
Description
John Williams
Senior Grants Management Specialist
Veterans Legacy Grants Program
Documents
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| File name | Description | Last updated |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FY2026VLGP_NOFO.pdf | FY 2026 VLGP NOFO | Feb 25, 2026 06:24 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Veterans Legacy Grants Program
Closing: March 27, 2026
5:00 pm Eastern Time
Application process
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Award
$2,200,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$50,000
Award Minimum
$400,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
VA-NCA-VLGP-FY2026
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
-- Category of Funding Activity:
Other
Category Explanation:
Veterans Legacy Grants Program
History
Version:
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Posted date:
February 25, 2026
Archive date:
July 1, 2026
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