WASHINGTON (June 4, 2009) - To support high-quality health care for
Minnesota Veterans at the state's Veterans homes, the Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) is awarding two grants totaling $5.2 million for
improvements at the state-run facilities in Minneapolis and Silver Bay.
The grants will pay up to 65 percent of the cost for improvements at the
two facilities. Construction at both sites is scheduled to be completed
within 180 days.
In Silver Bay, VA is providing $3.9 million for a $6 million project.
In Minneapolis, the grant will cover $1.3 million of a $2 million
project.
Last year, VA spent about $1.5 billion in Minnesota on behalf of the
state's 400,000 Veterans. VA operates major medical centers in
Minneapolis and St. Cloud, eight outpatient clinics, Vet Centers in
Duluth and St. Paul, and the Ft. Snelling National Cemetery in
Minneapolis.
More information about the Minnesota state Veterans homes and related
Minnesota services for Veterans are available on the Internet at
http://www.mdva.state.mn.us
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