A grant of up to $804,117 to the state of arizona for the expansion of arizona veterans memorial cemetery at marana

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) awarded the Arizona Department of Veterans Services $804,117 through the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program (CFDA 64.203) on September 5, 2025, to expand the Arizona Veterans Memorial Cemetery at Marana. The project will fund the development of 2,100 cremains gravesites, expanding burial capacity for the regional veteran population. The cemetery currently serves more than 122,000 veterans and their eligible family members, and this expansion will enhance memorial services and burial accessibility in the geographic area. The project is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2028.

The Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, assists states, territories, counties, and federally recognized tribal governments in establishing, expanding, and improving veterans' cemeteries to complement the VA's national cemetery system. Funded activities include construction, infrastructure upgrades, and capacity enhancements designed to meet burial service demand in areas where national cemeteries cannot fully satisfy veteran needs. All projects must conform to VA standards and comply with domestic content requirements under the Build America, Buy America Act.

The marana cemetery serves more than 122,000 veterans and their eligible family members in the region. The grant will fund 2,100 cremains gravesites.