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Assistance Listing 64.031

Life Insurance for Veterans - Direct Payments for Insurance

VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF · Veterans Benefits Administration

Assistance Listing 64.031, “Life Insurance for Veterans - Direct Payments for Insurance,” is a federal program administered by VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides indemnity/insurance (non-loan) assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $531M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.

Program objective

To provide direct insurance payments, including advance payments disbursed as loans, to Veterans and their beneficiaries for claims based on death or other qualifying circumstances. Payments may be authorized for United States Government Life Insurance (USGLI), National Service Life Insurance (NSLI), and Veterans Mortgage Life Insurance (VMLI). 38 U.S.C. 1901-1963; 38 U.S.C. 2106.

As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.

Current opportunities under 64.031

No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.

Eligible applicants (program level)

  • Veteran (including dependents)

Veterans currently insured under USGLI, NSLI, or VMLI. Payment cannot be made if it causes the insurance proceeds to revert back to a State (as in cases where there are no permissible heirs to pay). 38 U.S.C. 1950; 38 U.S.C. 1917(d).

Intended beneficiaries: Reservist (including dependents), Veteran (including dependents) and Active-Duty Service Person (including dependents.

Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.

Reported obligations by fiscal year

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$656M
FY25$531M
FY26$558M est.

Range and average of financial assistance (from the listing): None

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 64.031. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.

Frequently asked questions

What is ALN 64.031?

64.031 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Life Insurance for Veterans - Direct Payments for Insurance.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.

Who can apply under ALN 64.031?

The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Veteran (including dependents). Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.

How much funding does 64.031 provide?

The agency reported $531,396,889 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.