Aid can be granted only to states or U.S. territories. VA cannot provide grants to private organizations, counties, cities or other government agencies. VA can now provide up to 100 percent of the development cost for an approved project. For establishment of new cemeteries, VA can provide for operating equipment. VA does not provide for acquisition of land.
States are solely responsible for aquisition of the necessary land.
Any state ceasing to own or operate a cemetery established, expanded or improved through the use of grant funds, or using the funds for any other purpose than for which the grant was made will be liable for the total refund of all grants made for that cemetery. Federal funds can also be suspended or withdrawn for noncompliance with the terms and conditions of the grant. Cemeteries must be operated solely for the burial of service members who die on active duty, veterans, and their eligible spouses and dependent children. States may impose residency requirements for eligibility. The administration, operation and maintenance of a VA-supported state cemetery is solely the responsibility of the state.