Establishment project

The Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs received a $8,391,524 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration under the Veterans Cemetery Grants Program. The funding will be used to support the establishment, expansion, and improvement of veterans' cemeteries in the state of Nebraska. This federal grant program provides financial assistance to state, territorial, and tribal governments to ensure adequate burial services are available for veterans and their eligible family members. The Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs, as the state-level agency responsible for veterans affairs, will use the grant funds to carry out cemetery construction, renovation, and infrastructure projects that meet VA standards and guidelines. This award reflects the department's role in enhancing burial options and services for Nebraska's veteran population.