KY challenge academy bluegrass youth challenge academy -4002
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- W912KZ2624002
- Recipient
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Department Of Military Affairs Kentucky UEI RNHMCME7YLL3
- Awarding agency
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Kentucky National Guard
Army National Guard, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $5,142,080
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 12.404 National Guard ChalleNGe Program
- Completion date 34% complete
- Funding
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- $3,856,560.00 Federal
- $1,285,520.00 Non-federal
- Funding agency
- Office of the Secretary of Defense Department of Defense
- Place of performance
- Fort Knox, KY 40121, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
About this award
The Office of the Secretary of Defense awarded a cooperative agreement totaling $5.142 million to the Department of Military Affairs Kentucky, operating as Blue Grass Challenge Academy, effective July 1, 2026, under the National Guard ChalleNGe Program (CFDA 12.404).
Blue Grass Challenge Academy delivers military-based residential education and training to credit-deficient and out-of-school youth aged 16–18 at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The program includes military-style instruction, mentoring, community service, technical skills development, and academic credential support designed to improve life skills and employment potential. Performance runs through June 30, 2027.
The National Guard ChalleNGe Program funds only State National Guard entities authorized to operate challenge academies. The program is non-discretionary, Congressionally directed assistance available to the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and Guam. Recipients must work through their Adjutant General for approval.
Transactions
| Action | Federal | Non-federal | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment | $3,856,560 | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 | $1,285,520 |
Quick answers
Who received award W912KZ2624002?
W912KZ2624002 was awarded to Department Of Military Affairs Kentucky by Kentucky National Guard (Army National Guard) on July 1, 2026.
How much is award W912KZ2624002 worth?
$5,142,080 has been obligated on W912KZ2624002: $3,856,560 in federal funding and $1,285,520 in non-federal funding.
Which agency awarded W912KZ2624002?
Kentucky National Guard (Army National Guard) awarded W912KZ2624002, with funding from Office of the Secretary of Defense (Department of Defense).
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