United States Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Grants Planning Model

Aerial view of a state cemetery in Wisconsin.

This planning model is written to provide information and resources to state, territorial and tribal officials, cemetery staff, design professionals and other consultants. The planning model provides on-line information, data, resources and links for the purpose of planning and estimating the design and construction of a state, territorial or tribal cemetery project. The following pages provide an overview of the major program elements that are found in a state or tribal cemetery. Each section provides photos of the program element and written text about the element’s function, components, design requirements and cost.

Overview
Veterans Cemetery Grants Application Process
Cemetery Components
Regulations 38 CFR Part 39 (See Subpart D for Project Standards and Requirements