Defense Community Infrastructure Program: Notice of Funding Opportunity
ID: 358802Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (DOD-OEA)

Award Range

$250K - $20M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358802
Timeline
    Description

    The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation is offering a funding opportunity through the Defense Community Infrastructure Program, aimed at enhancing community infrastructure that supports military installations across the United States. This competitive grant initiative provides between $250,000 and $20 million to state and local governments, as well as non-profit member-owned utilities, for projects that include transportation, community support facilities, and utility infrastructure, all of which must be construction-ready and located off military property. The program emphasizes collaboration between local governments and military entities to address existing infrastructure deficiencies and improve the quality of life for military families while ensuring operational readiness. Interested applicants must submit their proposals electronically by July 3, 2025, and can find further details by contacting Jennifer Hirsch at jennifer.l.hirsch3.civ@mail.mil or by phone at 703-409-8719.

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    2025-05-01.pdf
    The Department of Defense's Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation has released a forecast for the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP), indicating a potential opportunity for funding in Fiscal Year 2025. This program aims to assist state and local governments, as well as non-profit utilities, in addressing infrastructure deficiencies that support military installations. Grants are anticipated to range between $250,000 and $20 million, though no specific funding amount has been confirmed. Eligible projects include transportation, community support facilities, and utility infrastructure that benefit military installations. Proposals must be construction-ready and include a mandatory local cost share of at least 30%, although exceptions may apply for rural areas or projects deemed critical for national security. The proposal submission deadline is June 23, 2025, and evaluative criteria focus on military value enhancement, community-installation needs, and construction readiness. Successful projects must conclude by June 30, 2030. The program promotes collaboration between local communities and military installations, reinforcing local infrastructure to bolster military readiness and quality of life for service members and their families.
    2025-05-23.pdf
    The Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) is a competitive grant initiative managed by the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, aimed at enhancing community infrastructure in support of military installations in the United States. Proposed projects must demonstrate military value, installation resilience, or improved quality of life, while adhering to numerous eligibility criteria. Key points include: projects must be publicly owned or involve state/local partnerships; multiple proposals from a single entity are accepted; projects cannot commence construction before grant awards; and cybersecurity enhancements may qualify as eligible projects. Cost-sharing requirements mandate local contributions, with exemptions for rural areas under 100,000 population. Proposals are assessed based on construction readiness, requiring installation commander support and compliance with environmental laws. Fund allocation is contingent on project merit, and federal funds cannot supplant other federal sources. Overall, the DCIP emphasizes collaboration between local governments and military entities while ensuring accountability in federal funding usage, thereby fostering community support for military operations through enhanced infrastructure. This comprehensive application process is designed to prioritize community and military needs effectively.
    2025-05-27.pdf
    The Department of Defense's Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation has announced a funding opportunity under the Defense Community Infrastructure Program, with a total of $90 million available until September 30, 2025. Grants, ranging from $250,000 to $20 million, aim to assist state and local governments and non-profit utilities in improving community infrastructure that supports military installations. Eligible projects include transportation, community support facilities, and utility infrastructure that must be construction-ready and located off military property. Applications must follow specific guidelines, including a 30% local cost share unless waived for rural projects or for national security reasons. The review process will evaluate proposals based on enhancement of military value, community-installation need, and construction readiness, using a scoring system. All proposals must be submitted electronically by July 3, 2025, via Grants.gov. Awards will help address existing infrastructure deficiencies and enhance the quality of life for military families while maintaining operational readiness. Compliance with federal regulations, including environmental laws, is mandatory for all awarded projects.
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