Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

The Air Force awarded a $352,100 Cooperative Agreement to the Illinois Department of Military Affairs 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 cooperative agreement funds operations and maintenance activities for the Illinois Air National Guard's 183rd Wing facility located in Springfield, Illinois. The award represents an initial modification and funding adjustment to support authorized O&M activities, with the agreement subject to the availability of funds.

Under this cooperative agreement, the Illinois Department of Military Affairs will deliver comprehensive facility support services including facility sustainment, restoration and modernization activities, electronic security systems management, security guard operations, environmental program management and compliance, anti-terrorism program coordination, and administrative service support. As the state entity responsible for administering National Guard operations, the department will maintain detailed cost and expenditure records for three years following the agreement's closeout, consistent with federal recordkeeping requirements for O&M cooperative agreements.