Collier County tops federal list for new state veterans home funding

Florida Construction News staff writer

Collier County has been selected as the top priority for funding on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ FY 2025 State Home Construction Grants list, bringing a long-anticipated veterans nursing facility one step closer to reality.

The federal designation paves the way for construction of a $72 million, 120-bed skilled nursing and adult day care center—designed to serve both aging and younger veterans across Southwest Florida. The project is expected to break ground in 2026, with doors opening in 2029…

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