Procurement of Headstones and Markers and/or Presidential Memorial Certificates

Department Of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery System

Provide Government-furnished headstones and markers to mark the graves of and memorialize Veterans and other eligible individuals in national, state/tribal, or private cemeteries around the world. Provide Government-furnished medallions for placement on privately-purchased grave markers of Veterans. Provide Presidential Memorial Certificates to families and friends to honor the Veterans’ military service.

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Helps eligible Veterans and their families get headstones, markers, and memorial certificates to honor their service. These products are provided at no cost to the families.

Quick Facts

Funding
Contact for details
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Health & Biomedical Research
Organization
Department Of Veterans Affairs, National Cemetery System

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What Is This Program?

The purpose of Memorial Products Service (MPS) is to provide Government-furnished headstones, markers, and medallions for eligible Veterans and dependents around the world and Presidential Memorial Certificates to families and friends to honor the Veterans’ military service.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Fill out a Claim for Standard Government Headstone or Marker (VA Form 40-1330)
  • Make a copy of the Veteran’s DD214 or other discharge documents
  • Send your claim and supporting documents
🌐Application Portal
https://accessva.va.gov/
📤Submission Method
online
🔄Intake Type
fixed-deadline

📄What Documents Are Required?

Required Documents
  • VA Form 40-1330
  • VA Form 40-1330M
  • Veteran's DD214 or other discharge documents
📎Optional Documents
  • marriage license
  • birth certificate
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
📥Templates Available
✉️Supporting Letters
No specific letters of support are required, but documents proving relationship may be needed.

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🧾Eligible Expenses
  • Headstones
  • Markers
  • Presidential Memorial Certificates
🚫Ineligible Expenses
  • Plaque
  • Urn
💳Payment Model
reimbursement

🤝Is Matching Funding Required?

🔀Matching Required
No
🏦Eligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind
📚Stacking Rules
Yes, you may be able to combine with other government funding.
🛡️Proof of Matching Required
Documentation showing the relationship (like a marriage license or birth certificate).

📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?

🔍Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
🗄️Record Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

eric.powell@va.gov
202-632-8670

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