Department Of Veterans Affairs Minnesota

The Department of Veterans Affairs Minnesota is a state government entity registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2009, focused on providing essential services and support to veterans within the state. As a U.S. State Government entity, it plays a crucial role in delivering healthcare, cemetery services, and infrastructure support specifically designed to meet the needs of veterans in Minnesota. The organization operates under the broader framework of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, with a mission to ensure comprehensive care, support, and recognition for veterans and their families.

Through federal grant awards, the Department of Veterans Affairs Minnesota has demonstrated significant capabilities in veterans' infrastructure development and healthcare services. The organization has received multiple substantial project grants from the National Cemetery Administration and the Veterans Health Administration Under Secretary for Health, totaling over $87 million between 2021 and 2024. These grants have primarily supported the construction of new veteran care facilities, including three major projects in 2021 involving the development of 72-bed and 54-bed nursing and domiciliary care facilities in St. Paul, Minnesota. Additionally, the department has received cemetery expansion grants, with a recent $1.36 million award in July 2024 for veterans' cemetery infrastructure improvements. The organization has also engaged in COVID-19 related sub-awards with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, receiving grants for testing costs in veteran medical facilities, which highlights its adaptability in responding to public health challenges while maintaining critical veteran services.