Total request was $214,320 of which the VA will pay half or $107,160 and the SVH will contribute the other half

The Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration awarded the Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs $107,160 on October 1, 2025, under the Payments to States for Programs to Promote the Hiring and Retention of Nurses at State Veterans Homes program (CFDA 64.053). This is a Project Grant assistance type.

The award funds retention and attendance bonuses for certified nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and registered nurses who provide direct patient care at Utah State Veterans Homes. Bonuses are distributed monthly to full-time and part-time employees who work a complete month without calling out or missing a shift. The total program request was $214,320, with the Veterans Health Administration providing half ($107,160) and the State Veterans Homes contributing the matching half. Performance occurs in Utah and runs through September 30, 2026.

The program includes retention/attendance bonuses for cnas, LPS, and RN who provide direct patient care. Bonuses are given to full-time and part-time employees who work a full month without calling out or missing a shift. Funds are given on a monthly basis.