FY 2026 Defense Community Infrastructure Program
Looking for community funding? Karen E Bass-McFadden Grantor is accepting applications for this award from eligible applicants, with applications due Jun 25, 2026. It provides awards up to $250K–$20M.
Open the official Grants.gov listingOpportunity description
Program funding of $230 million is available and will expire if not obligated prior to the close of business on September 30, 2026. No award may exceed $20 million or be less than $250,000. Requests for funding that are more than $20 million or less than $250,000 will not be scored and will be removed from consideration. Per statute, $76.65 million is available for projects that enhance the readiness of a military department or mission assurance at a military installation, and $76.65 million is available for projects that enhance military family quality of life at a military installation. The remaining $76.7 million is available for the remaining top-ranked projects as rated by the Defense Community Infrastructure Program Review Panel.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- County governments
- State governments
The Secretary of War1 (hereinafter “the Secretary”), through the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, may award grants under this Notice to state and local governments, and to not-for-profit, member-owned utility services. “State” and “local governments” are defined in Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 200.1 (2 C.F.R. § 200.1). The guidance in 2 C.F.R. § 200.332 prescribes how entities eligible to receive funding under the Defense Community Infrastructure Program may act as pass-through entities. Proposals must be submitted on behalf of any proposed sub-recipient. Any proposals submitted by a sub-recipient will not be considered.
Funding
Agency contact
Submitting your application
To apply, head to the official Grants.gov listing — that is where registration and submission happen. Always re-check the closing date there, as agencies can revise it.
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