The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is targeting two grants worth nearly $1.5 million for improvements at the state veterans homes in Marquette and Grand Rapids, Michigan.

The Marquette facility received $696,058 for an emergency generator and fire safety upgrades.

The Grand Rapids veterans home received $786,000 for safety code renovations.

VA's grants cover 65 percent of the total cost of the projects. Michigan's veterans homes are available to all veterans who served in the military for 90 days since December 7, 1941.

Under certain circumstances, spouses and parents of some eligible veterans may be admitted.