Assistance Listing 64.205
VA Casket or Urn Allowance Program
VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF · Directory/national Cemetery Administration
Assistance Listing 64.205, “VA Casket or Urn Allowance Program,” is a federal program administered by VETERANS AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides direct payment for specified use assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $274K in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
To provide a monetary allowance for the purchase of a casket or urn used to inter Veteran remains in VA national or VA-grant -funded cemeteries when there is no next of kin or sufficient resources for a casket or urn.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 64.205
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)
- Other
An individual or entity who purchased the casket or urn for the unclaimed Veteran who was interred in a VA national or VA grant-funded cemetery may apply for the monetary allowance.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): This is a flat rate monetary allowance. The amount may be adjusted upward if the Consumer Price Index rises. The amount for CY 2024 is $1,273 for caskets and $147 for urns. has context menu
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 64.205. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 64.205?
64.205 is the Assistance Listing Number for “VA Casket or Urn Allowance Program.” 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 64.205?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Other. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 64.205 provide?
The agency reported $273,647 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.