ERIE, PA – Erie VA Medical Center received funding for Non-recurring Maintenance projects in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, after receiving funding in the first quarter of the fiscal year.<\/p>\n
The funding is part of a record\u00a0$4.8 billion in nationwide VA spending to modernize<\/a>, repair, and improve health care facilities in FY2026 via the Veterans Health Administration\u2019s Non-recurring Maintenance program.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Funding project for Erie VA in the second quarter of FY2026 is:\u00a0<\/p>\n Renovate Distribution Center Cleanroom Storage<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cThis funding allows Erie VA to continue modernizing and improving, so our facility remains safe, efficient, and equipped to provide high-quality care for our Veterans in northwest Pennsylvania,\u201d said John Gennaro, medical center director.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Of the total $4.8 billion committed for fiscal year 2026, VA has obligated a total of $1.064 billion. Obligation of funds includes:<\/p>\n $795 million to repair and upgrade outdated infrastructure systems in medical facilities.$255 million for maintenance and modernization of facility infrastructure to support future electronic health record system updates. $13 million\u00a0for major building upgrades like elevators, electrical systems, and boiler plants.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n This investment is just one of many ways the Trump Administration is making VA\u202fwork better for Veterans.<\/a>\u202fFor example, VA has:\u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Enrolled more than\u202f100,000 new Veterans in VA health care<\/a>\u202fin 2026. Opened 34 new VA health care facilities<\/a>\u202fsince Jan. 20, 2025,\u202fOpening 34 new VA health care facilities, expanding health care access for Veterans around the country. Reduced the backlog of Veterans waiting for VA benefits by 67% since Jan. 20, 2025<\/a>, after it increased 24% during the Biden Administration. Completed 82,083,918 direct care appointments in FY2025, up 4.1% from FY2024. Offered Veterans\u00a0more than 2.3 million appointments outside of normal operating hours, giving Veterans more\u00a0timely\u00a0and convenient options for care.\u00a0<\/p>\n