Opportunity Information: Apply for OLDCC 24 F 0001
The Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) is a competitive U.S. Department of Defense grant opportunity run by the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) to help state and local governments fix or upgrade off-base infrastructure that directly supports a military installation. The authority comes from 10 U.S.C. 2391(d), which allows DoD to award grants (and related agreements) or supplement other federal program funds so communities can address infrastructure deficiencies tied to installation readiness, mission support, and overall defense needs. In practical terms, the program is meant to close gaps where civilian-owned infrastructure is limiting an installation's ability to function, grow, train, deploy, or maintain quality support services for military personnel and their families.
Projects eligible under DCIP fall into three broad categories. First are transportation projects, which can include roads, intersections, bridges, transit access, or other transportation improvements that affect how people, equipment, and services move to and from an installation. Second are community support facilities, such as schools, hospitals and clinics, police and fire facilities, and emergency response capabilities, especially when those services are strained by installation-related population or operational demands. Third are utility infrastructure projects, including water, wastewater, telecommunications, electric, and gas systems. A key requirement is that the project must be located off the military installation, or on land under a military department's jurisdiction that is covered by a real estate agreement like a lease or easement. Ownership also matters: projects must be owned by a state or local government, or by a not-for-profit, member-owned utility service. The emphasis is on civilian infrastructure that is essential to the installation, not construction that would normally be done on-base through standard military construction channels.
Eligibility to apply is limited to government applicants as defined under federal grant rules. OLDCC can award directly to state governments and local governments (including counties, cities, townships, and similar entities), using the definitions in 2 CFR 200.1. The program also contemplates pass-through arrangements under 2 CFR 200.331 through 200.333, meaning an eligible government can apply and then pass funds to a subrecipient when appropriate. This is especially relevant for not-for-profit, member-owned utilities, which may participate as subrecipients rather than as direct applicants. If a utility-owned project is proposed, it must follow the federal interest requirements laid out in OLDCC grant terms and conditions. Importantly, subrecipients cannot apply on their own; proposals must be submitted by the eligible state or local government on the subrecipient's behalf, and any application submitted directly by a subrecipient will not be considered.
Applications are competitively scored based on selection criteria identified in the notice (referenced as Section E, paragraph 1). While the notice text provided does not list each criterion, it clearly indicates that projects will be ranked against established criteria rather than funded on a first-come basis. Applicants should expect a typical federal competitive framework focused on demonstrating the installation-related need, the project's impact, readiness and feasibility, and the overall value to defense and the community, with supporting documentation that allows reviewers to evaluate cost, schedule, and deliverability.
A central application requirement is a letter of support from the local installation commander for the installation that will benefit from the project. This letter is not a generic endorsement; it must, at minimum, describe the installation's need for the project and confirm the installation's willingness to support civilian execution to the extent practicable. The letter must also address coordination with OLDCC on technical review and on any National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation that may be required for the project. Where relevant, the commander should indicate whether the proposed project is defense-related critical infrastructure. There is also a special rule for projects that contribute to the training of cadets enrolled in an independent program at a covered educational institution: the proposal still must include support from an installation commander for the benefiting installation, even if the school is far from that installation.
Funding for this cycle totals $100 million, and the notice states the funds will expire if they are not obligated by the end of the business day on September 30, 2024, which places a real premium on timely, executable projects. The opportunity is listed as discretionary and uses a grant instrument. The funding opportunity number is OLDCC 24 F 0001, and the CFDA number associated with the program is 12.027. The stated maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $20,000,000 per award. The application deadline (original closing date) is June 17, 2024, and the opportunity was created on March 28, 2024.
In short, DCIP is designed for communities that can clearly show an installation-serving infrastructure shortfall, propose a well-scoped project owned by an eligible public entity (or a qualifying member-owned utility through a government pass-through), and secure strong commander-backed documentation that demonstrates real defense benefit, coordination commitment, and environmental compliance planning.Apply for OLDCC 24 F 0001
- The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Defense Community Infrastructure Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.027.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-03-28.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-06-17. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Others.
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Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) FAQs
What is the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP)?
DCIP is a competitive U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) grant program run by the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC). It helps state and local governments fix, expand, or modernize off-base infrastructure when that infrastructure directly supports a military installation and there is an identifiable deficiency affecting installation readiness, mission support, or broader defense needs.
Which DoD office runs this grant opportunity?
The program is administered by the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) within the U.S. Department of Defense.
What is the legal authority for DCIP?
DCIP is authorized under 10 U.S.C. 2391(d), which allows DoD to award grants (and related agreements) or supplement other federal program funds so communities can address infrastructure deficiencies tied to installation readiness, mission support, and overall defense needs.
What types of projects are eligible under DCIP?
Eligible DCIP projects fall into three broad categories:
- Transportation: roads, intersections, bridges, transit access, and other transportation improvements affecting movement to/from an installation.
- Community support facilities: schools, hospitals/clinics, police and fire facilities, and emergency response capabilities, particularly where services are strained by installation-related demand.
- Utility infrastructure: water, wastewater, telecommunications, electric, and gas systems.
Does the project have to be located off the military installation?
Yes, the project must be located off the military installation, or on land under a military department's jurisdiction that is covered by a real estate agreement such as a lease or easement.
Who must own the project for it to be eligible?
Ownership is a key requirement. Projects must be owned by a state or local government, or by a not-for-profit, member-owned utility service.
Is DCIP meant to fund on-base military construction?
No. The emphasis is on civilian-owned infrastructure that is essential to the installation. DCIP is intended to close gaps where off-base infrastructure is limiting an installation's ability to function, grow, train, deploy, or provide quality support services, rather than funding construction that would normally be completed on-base through standard military construction channels.
Who is eligible to apply as the direct applicant?
Eligibility to apply is limited to government applicants. OLDCC can award directly to state governments and local governments (including counties, cities, townships, and similar entities), using the definitions in 2 CFR 200.1.
Can a utility apply directly for DCIP funding?
No. Not-for-profit, member-owned utilities may participate as subrecipients, but subrecipients cannot apply on their own. The eligible state or local government must submit the proposal on the subrecipient's behalf.
What is a pass-through arrangement under DCIP?
DCIP contemplates pass-through arrangements under 2 CFR 200.331 through 200.333. In practice, this means an eligible state or local government can apply for the grant and then pass funds to a subrecipient when appropriate (for example, for a qualifying utility-owned project).
What happens if a subrecipient submits an application directly?
Any application submitted directly by a subrecipient will not be considered. The proposal must be submitted by the eligible state or local government applicant.
Are there special requirements for projects owned by a not-for-profit, member-owned utility?
Yes. If a utility-owned project is proposed, it must follow the federal interest requirements described in OLDCC grant terms and conditions.
How are DCIP applications selected?
DCIP is competitive. Applications are scored and ranked against selection criteria identified in the funding notice (referenced as Section E, paragraph 1). Projects are not funded on a first-come basis.
What is a required part of the application package?
A central requirement is a letter of support from the local installation commander for the installation that will benefit from the project.
What must the installation commander letter of support include?
The letter is not meant to be a generic endorsement. At a minimum, it must:
- Describe the installation's need for the project.
- Confirm the installation's willingness to support civilian execution to the extent practicable.
- Address coordination with OLDCC on technical review.
- Address coordination with OLDCC on any National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation that may be required.
- Where relevant, indicate whether the proposed project is defense-related critical infrastructure.
Does the commander letter requirement apply to cadet training-related projects at covered educational institutions?
Yes. For projects that contribute to training of cadets enrolled in an independent program at a covered educational institution, the proposal still must include support from an installation commander for the benefiting installation, even if the school is far from that installation.
How much total funding is available in this cycle?
This cycle totals $100 million.
What is the maximum award amount?
The stated award ceiling is $20,000,000 per award.
What is the application deadline?
The original closing date for applications is June 17, 2024.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 28, 2024.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is OLDCC 24 F 0001.
What is the CFDA number for DCIP?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 12.027.
What type of grant is DCIP (formula vs. competitive)?
DCIP is a discretionary, competitive grant opportunity.
What funding instrument does DCIP use?
The notice states the opportunity uses a grant instrument.
Is there a time constraint on using the funds?
Yes. The notice states the funds will expire if they are not obligated by the end of the business day on September 30, 2024, which puts a premium on timely, executable projects.
What kind of project characteristics does DCIP seem to prioritize?
Based on the notice description, applicants should be prepared to show a clear installation-related infrastructure need and a well-scoped project that is ready and feasible to execute. The program is focused on fixing deficiencies where civilian infrastructure is limiting an installation's ability to function, grow, train, deploy, or maintain quality support services for military personnel and their families.
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