Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary

The Military Department State of Connecticut received a $1.64 million Cooperative Agreement from the Connecticut National Guard (Defense) under the National Guard Military Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Projects program (CFDA 12.401). The award, dated October 1, 2025, with a performance period through September 30, 2026, funds the Connecticut Army National Guard Security Guard Program. This non-discretionary, Congressionally directed cooperative agreement supports security guard operations and electronic security systems management for Army National Guard facilities throughout Connecticut, contributing to facility protection and operational readiness.

As a recipient under the mandatory National Guard O&M program, the Military Department State of Connecticut utilizes these federal funds to maintain critical military infrastructure and security operations across state-based National Guard installations. The funding supports authorized service support activities including personnel, equipment, and systems necessary to ensure the security and operational capability of Army National Guard facilities and units within the state. The full $1.64 million represents 100 percent federal funding with no required state match, consistent with the structure of all awards under this Congressionally directed assistance initiative.