Military-Connected Schools Construction, Modernization and Facilities Maintenance Program
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HE125426R5001
- Agency
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DOD Education Activity
Department of Defense
- Applications due
- Award size
- $250,000 to $25,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Education
- Eligible applicants
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- Independent School Districts
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is seeking applications for the Military-Connected Schools Construction, Modernization and Facilities Maintenance Program, which funds construction, renovation, repair, and expansion of school facilities serving military-connected students. Eligible applicants are Local Education Agencies (LEAs), including charter schools, that receive U.S. Department of Education Impact Aid Basic Support Payments and operate schools with at least 15 percent military-connected student enrollment. Projects must address critical infrastructure needs by either modernizing facilities to improve health, safety, accessibility, and emergency preparedness, or enhancing academic learning conditions through facility-based improvements. Applications are merit-scored on a 100-point scale across three criteria: Program Priority Alignment and Enhancement (50 points), Demonstrated School-Based Need (20 points), and Construction Readiness (30 points). The program prioritizes two funding categories—Priority 1 for emergency facility conditions posing immediate health or safety risks, and Priority 2 for projects demonstrating clear alignment between physical modernization and academic needs. All applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by May 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time, with award notifications expected by September 30, 2026.
Individual grants range from $250,000 to $25 million, with a total of $100 million available for this fiscal year 2026 funding cycle. Applicants must demonstrate that projects can be completed within five years of award and comply with the Build America, Buy America Act domestic sourcing requirements and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage requirements for contracts exceeding $2,000. Projects will be located at eligible school facilities throughout the United States, with particular focus on schools adjacent to military installations. Post-award requirements include quarterly invoices, annual financial reports, and final closeout performance and financial reports. All funds must be used exclusively for educational facility construction activities as defined in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965.
Synopsis
The opportunity is authorized under 10 U.S.C. § 2008, which permits the Department of War (DoW) to use appropriated funds to support the construction, renovation, repair, or expansion of school facilities serving federally connected students. The goal of this opportunity is to strengthen learning conditions for military‑connected students by addressing critical infrastructure needs. Funded projects should support one or more of the following objectives:
· Modernizing or renovating school facilities to improve health, safety, accessibility, environmental quality, and emergency preparedness. Projects may include upgrades to building systems, structural improvements, or the creation of safe and secure learning spaces that contribute to student success.
· Enhancing academic learning conditions through facility‑based improvements, such as upgraded classrooms, modernized instructional areas, specialized learning spaces, and technology‑ready environments.
The amount available through this announcement is $100M. Publication of this notice does not oblige DoWEA to award a grant to any specific project or to obligate any available funding. Applications submitted under this announcement may be considered for funding in subsequent fiscal years subject to the availability of funds. Funds must be used for educational facilities only. Any LEA that receives funds under this subsection shall use such funds for construction, as defined in section 7013(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (codified at 20 U.S.C. § 7713(3)). The term ''construction'' means the following:
· The preparation of drawings and specifications for school facilities;
· Erecting, building, acquiring, altering, remodeling, repairing, or extending school facilities;
· Inspecting and supervising the construction of school facilities; and
· Debt service for such activities.
There are two funding priorities. Those priorities are as follows:
· Priority 1 will be given to applicants whose projects demonstrate an emergency need. Emergency needs may include addressing facility conditions that pose immediate health or safety risks, such as structural failure, significant roof leaks that threaten building integrity, inoperable HVAC systems that create unsafe temperatures, or environmental hazards such as mold, water intrusion, or failing electrical systems that jeopardize student safety. The following conditions may pose an immediate threat to life safety and would be considered emergency need(s):
a. Compromise structural integrity;
b. Violate applicable building or fire codes in a manner that risks occupancy; or
c. Render the facility unusable for instructional purposes.
· Priority 2 will be given to applicants whose project shows clear alignment between physical modernization and academic needs, including construction or renovation activities that directly support instructional delivery.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NOFO Instructions April192026.pdf | ||
| NOFO Instructions April192026.pdf |
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