Grants to States for Construction of State Home Facilities
This VA grant funds states to build, expand, or renovate state-run facilities providing long-term care for veterans, supporting nursing, domiciliary, or hospital care needs.
Funder: Department of Veterans Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026 (matching funds for eligibility) | August 2026 (priority group 1 matching funds & certification) | April 2027 (initial application for next FY priority list)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $18M–$75M per project; FY26 estimated total $454M; VA funds up to 65% of project costs, 35% state match required.
Summary: Supports states in constructing, acquiring, or renovating state home facilities to provide long-term care for veterans.
Key Information: State applicants must provide 35% matching funds and meet strict construction and occupancy requirements.
Description
This program provides federal grants to states for the construction, acquisition, expansion, remodeling, or alteration of state home facilities that deliver nursing home, domiciliary, or hospital care to eligible veterans. The goal is to ensure that veterans have access to high-quality long-term care in state-operated settings. Funding may be used for new buildings, upgrades, and initial equipment, with all new domiciliary buildings required to meet nursing home standards for future convertibility. The program is regulated under 38 CFR Part 59.
