FY 2026 Defense Community Infrastructure Program
The FY 2026 Defense Community Infrastructure Program offers $230M in grants ($250K–$20M each) for projects supporting military readiness, mission assurance, and military family quality of life, with funds expiring 9/30/2026.
Funder: Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation
Due Dates: June 25, 2026 (Proposal submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: $250,000–$20,000,000 per award; $230 million total program funding; project period up to 5 years
Summary: Supports state/local governments and not-for-profit, member-owned utilities in addressing infrastructure deficiencies that enhance military installation readiness, resilience, and quality of life.
Key Information: 30% local cost share required unless rural/national security exception; projects must be construction-ready and supported by installation commander.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC), provides funding for community infrastructure projects that support military installations. Eligible projects include transportation, schools, hospitals, police/fire/emergency response, community support facilities, utility infrastructure (water, wastewater, telecommunications, electric, natural gas), and demolition. Projects must be owned by state or local governments or not-for-profit, member-owned utilities, and must benefit a U.S. military installation. Funded activities aim to enhance military readiness, mission assurance, military family quality of life, installation resilience, or cadet training at covered educational institutions.
