Steil Applauds Federal Support for Union Grove Veterans Cemetery

JANESVILLE, WI (September 26, 2025) – Today, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA) announced that the veterans Cemetery Grants Program (VCGP), has awarded a grant up to $931,500 to the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Union Grove. The grant will help fund the improvement of the cortege assembly area, roads, parking, flag assembly area, and landscaping. The cemetery serves more than 420,000 Veterans and their eligible family members in the region.

"The sacrifices our veterans and service members make can never be taken for granted. It's critical to ensure we are properly honoring our fallen heroes and their families. I'm grateful to see the Trump Administration announce this grant for veterans in Wisconsin," said Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01).

Background:

• Congressman Steil has previously co-introduced the Veterans Cemetery Grants Improvement Act to increase veterans' cemeteries access to federal funds.