Cooperative Agreement W912LP2521040

The U.S. Department of the Army awarded a $162,800 Cooperative Agreement to the Iowa Department of Public Defense to support the Army National Guard Distributed Learning Program. This grant, under the National Guard Military Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Projects program (CFDA 12.401), will fund a range of critical services to maintain military readiness and infrastructure across Iowa's National Guard facilities from October 1, 2024 to March 31, 2026. Key activities include facility sustainment, restoration, and modernization; environmental management; security operations; fire protection; training systems; communications and IT infrastructure; and administrative services. As the state-level military department responsible for Iowa's Army and Air National Guard, the Iowa Department of Public Defense will utilize this federal grant funding to deliver essential support enabling military preparedness and operational capabilities.