Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

The Illinois Department of Military Affairs received a $102,738 Cooperative Agreement from the Illinois National Guard, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, under the National Guard Military Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Projects program (CFDA 12.401). This non-discretionary, Congressionally directed award supports anti-terrorism program coordination activities for the Illinois Army National Guard. As part of the broader O&M program, the department provides critical infrastructure security operations, facility management, electronic security systems administration, and emergency management capabilities to sustain operational readiness across Illinois National Guard installations.

This funding represents a FY26 modification and adjustment to the existing cooperative agreement structure, enabling the department to maintain essential anti-terrorism support services without requiring state matching funds. The award reflects the mandatory federal assistance provided directly to state governors and adjutants general under CFDA 12.401, which exclusively supports operations, maintenance, and authorized service support activities for Army and Air National Guard facilities across all 50 states and U.S. territories.