CT - army national guard electronic security system (ESS) program - 1004 - opening FY26

The Department of the Army Connecticut Army National Guard awarded a $158,400 Cooperative Agreement (W91ZRS2621004) to the Military Department State of Connecticut on October 1, 2025, under the National Guard Military Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Projects program (CFDA 12.401). The award period runs through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Connecticut.

The National Guard Military Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Projects program provides congressionally directed assistance to state National Guard entities for operations and maintenance of Army National Guard and Air National Guard facilities and authorized service support activities to National Guard units and personnel. As a non-discretionary program, it accepts applications only from the 50 states, territories, and the District of Columbia on behalf of their respective National Guards. The program operates through recipient budget submission and negotiation, with cooperative agreements executed once the budget is finalized.

The Military Department State of Connecticut, operating as the Adjutant General, serves as the recipient and prime grant administrator. The Military Department's federal award footprint consists almost entirely of National Guard O&M cooperative agreements funding facilities sustainment, restoration and modernization, security operations, environmental program management, fire protection services, command and control communications infrastructure, and administrative support for Army and Air National Guard installations across Connecticut.