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Recovery.gov is the U.S. government's official website that provides easy access to data
related to Recovery Act spending and allows for the reporting of potential fraud, waste, and abuse.

AGENCY PROFILE - Department of Veterans Affairs

 Data From Agency Reports - Updated Weekly


$1,820,871,049
Total Funds Awarded
$1,740,456,103
Total Funds Paid Out

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Entitlements Paid Out by Category

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Funding by Award Type

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Agency News
4/22/2011
VA Dedicates New Wind Turbine at Massachusetts National Cemetery

​BOURNE, Mass. – The Department of Veterans Affairs held a dedication ceremony today to dedicate a new 50-kilowatt wind turbine at Massachusetts National Cemetery.  The 120-foot tall structure is projected to produce up to 95 percent of the cemetery’s annual electricity usage which will allow it to operate almost entirely on renewable energy.

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2/18/2011
VA Observes Recovery Act Anniversary With More Progress Nationwide

Washington – On the second anniversary of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that Recovery Act funds are playing a major role this year in advancing much-needed infrastructure and other construction nationwide to benefit our Nation’s Veterans.

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10/15/2010
VA Tops $1B Mark in Recovery Act Distributions

Upgrades Include Energy Projects, Medical Facility Upgrades, Cemetery Improvements

 WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has distributed more than $1 billion in funds made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, agency officials have announced.  Recovery Act funding is being used to modernize and replace existing VA medical facilities, make improvements at national cemeteries and award grants to states for Veterans homes.

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Last Updated 9/14/2012
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 Updated Quarterly
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as Reported by Recipients

Total Number of Awards as Reported by Recipients

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States Receiving the Most Funds
State Amount
(02/17/09 - 09/28/2012)
New York $139,897,955
California $106,410,647
Pennsylvania $103,979,884
Illinois $84,548,159
Texas $74,966,622
Cities Receiving the Most Funds
City Amount
(02/17/09 - 09/28/2012)
TUCSON, AZ $36,767,771
Hines, IL $31,279,881
Spring City, PA $26,791,224
Bronx, NY $23,150,029
Pittsburgh, PA $21,558,847
Recipients Receiving the Most Funds
Recipient Award Amount
MILITARY AND VETERANS AFFAIRS, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF $26,791,224
EATON CORPORATION $19,401,536
VETERANS SERVICES, ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF $17,144,752
WHITING-TURNER CONTRACTING COMPANY, THE $15,465,214
REC SOLAR, INC. $14,725,684
Last Updated 9/19/2012