Veterans agencies would receive outdoor program grants if Congress funds them

Veterans Affairs would award grants of at least $200,000 per fiscal year. Eligible recipients would be each state's main veterans agency, supporting nature-based programs designed to improve veterans' mental and physical well-being. Agencies would need to meet the application rules, and grants would depend on available federal funding. The proposal would authorize $10 million yearly, but Congress would still need to approve actual spending.

Grant recipients could run programs themselves, hire providers, or build partnerships. These options would support outdoor programs for veterans. Reports would track participation, self-reported changes in well-being, social connections, and physical activity. Grant recipients would submit reports to Veterans Affairs at least once a year.