The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Veterans Health Administration awarded a $197,000 Project Grant (CFDA 64.053 - Payments to States for Programs to Promote the Hiring and Retention of Nurses at State Veterans Homes) to the Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs. This grant, with an additional $197,000 in matching funds from the state, will fund a program to provide retention and attendance bonuses for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Registered Nurses (RNs) who provide direct patient care at State Veterans Homes in Utah. The bonuses will be awarded to full-time and part-time employees who work a full month without missing a shift or calling out. Funding will be disbursed on a monthly basis during the grant period from January 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025.
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