The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a planned investment of $4.8 billion in fiscal year 2026 to modernize, repair, and improve health care facilities through the Veterans Health Administration’s Non-Recurring Maintenance (NRM) program. This marks the largest single-year allocation for the NRM program in VA history.
The NRM program funds significant maintenance and one-time infrastructure projects that are not part of routine maintenance schedules. These initiatives include essential repairs, replacements, and upgrades designed to keep facilities operational and enhance health care delivery for veterans.
"Under President Trump, VA is putting Veterans first, and this historic investment underscores that fact," said VA Secretary Doug Collins. "Improved facilities, equipment and infrastructure mean better care for Veterans, and these funds will enable VA to achieve that goal."
According to the VA, the funding will be distributed across several key areas:
- $2.8 billion will go toward repairing and upgrading outdated infrastructure systems at medical facilities.
- $1 billion is allocated for maintaining and modernizing electronic health record systems, including preparing facilities for future updates.
- $500 million will fund major building upgrades such as elevators, electrical systems, and boiler plants.
- Another $500 million is designated to modernize medical centers for both current needs and future care demands.
Specific projects funded by this initiative will be determined on a quarterly basis. For the first quarter of fiscal year 2026, the list of approved projects totals $468 million.
