DoD grants program begs for paperwork feedback.
Published Date: 4/8/2025
Notice
Summary
The Department of Defense is asking for public feedback on a plan to collect info for its Defense Community Infrastructure Program, which helps local projects that support military bases. About 150 groups will spend around 15 hours each applying for grants from a $60 million fund. Comments are open until May 8, 2025, so now’s the time to speak up if you’re involved or interested!
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
$60 Million Fund Available
The Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021 provided $60,000,000 to the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation for the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP). That $60 million is the pool of funds referenced for DCIP grants.
Who the Selection Favors
The selection criteria prioritize projects that: (i) enhance military value; (ii) contribute to training of ROTC cadets at covered institutions; (iii) enhance military installation resilience; and/or (iv) enhance military family quality of life, including easing commuter workforce issues and supporting off-installation schools or infrastructure. These attributes guide which community infrastructure projects will be considered for funding.
Application Time Burden Expected
DoD estimates 150 respondents will each submit one application, with an average burden of 15 hours per response and total annual burden of 2,250 hours. The OMB Control Number for this information collection is 0704-0607 and the request type is listed as a revision.
Who May Apply for DCIP Grants
State, local, and tribal governments and not-for-profit institutions may apply for grants under the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP). The notice explicitly lists those groups as the affected public for the grant application process.
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