National Guard Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 12.030
- Agency
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Department of the Army
Department of Defense
- Grant awards
- 3 $75,000 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- NG MWR Program
- Assistance type
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury accounts
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- 21-2065-0-1-051
- 57-3840-0-1-051
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of the Army disburses National Guard Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Program funding under CFDA 12.030 exclusively to the 50 States, 4 Territories, and the District of Columbia National Guard through Congressionally directed, non-discretionary cooperative agreements, with the most recent award issued October 1, 2025.
This program funds leisure time activities, mental and physical wellness initiatives, morale support, and family wellness services for authorized National Guard personnel. Activities are designed to support combat readiness, promote community pride, and ease the impacts of military life. Recipients must maintain cost and expenditure records for three years following cooperative agreement closeout.
The program operates entirely through Cooperative Agreements (100 percent of the recent portfolio). Only National Guard organizations may apply on behalf of their respective States, Territories, or District of Columbia; no outside applications are accepted. Funding is Congressionally directed, meaning recipients submit annual budgets to Program Managers for negotiation and acceptance rather than competing through open solicitation. Once a budget is finalized, the Grants Officer executes the cooperative agreement. Recipients work with the National Guard Bureau and their State Military Departments to accomplish program objectives.
Recent award activity shows three cooperative agreements disbursed in 2025, with combined federal dollars obligated of $75 thousand. The Minnesota Army National Guard received two awards totaling $75 thousand in federal obligations (fiscal years 2025 and 2026), while the Virginia Army National Guard received one award with $0 federal dollars obligated in fiscal year 2026. Both awards executed on October 1, 2025, with completion dates of September 30, 2026.
No open grant opportunities for outside applicants exist under this program, as funding flows directly to National Guard entities through Congressional direction and internal budget negotiation processes. Eligible organizations interested in program participation should contact their respective State Military Department and the National Guard Bureau.
Objective and description
- Objective
This is a non-discretionary program only available to the 50 States, 4 Territories and the District of Columbia National Guard (S/T/D). The National Guard Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (NG MWR) Program: a) Supports combat readiness and effectiv
- Description
This is a discretionary program only available to the 50 States, 4 Territories and the District of Columbia National Guard (S/T/D). The Army National Guard MWR program will support readiness and effectiveness, provide leisure time activities commensurate with generally accepted American and S/T/D values, promote mental and physical well-being of authorized personnel, foster community pride, Soldier morale, Family wellness, and ease the impacts of the unique aspects of military life in respective S/T/D.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
This is a non-discretionary program only available to the 50 States, 4 Territories and the District of Columbia National Guard (S/T/D).
- Beneficiary eligibility
National Guard Service Members and their families.
- Uses of assistance
This is a non-discretionary program only available to the 50 States, 4 Territories and the District of Columbia National Guard (S/T/D). Federal financial assistance provided to the S/T/D to support National Guard Service members and their families with morale, welfare, and recreation.
- Use restrictions
This is a non-discretionary program only available to the 50 States, 4 Territories and the District of Columbia National Guard (S/T/D). Federal financial assistance provided to the S/T/D to support National Guard Service members and their families with morale, welfare, and recreation.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
This is a non-discretionary program. One year obligation with a five-year liquidation.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
This is a non-discretionary program only available to the 50 States, 4 Territories and the District of Columbia National Guard (S/T/D). State Military Departments will work with the National Guard Bureau to accomplish this program.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
This is a non-discretionary program. Only the 50 States, Territories, or District of Columbia may apply for this program on behalf of their respective National Guard.
- Award procedure
This is a non-discretionary program. Recipient submits annual budget to the Program Managers. Program Managers either accept the budget request or negotiate it. Once budget is final, Cooperative Agreement for the work is created and executed by the Grants Officer.
- Time to approval or disapproval
This is a non-discretionary program. The funds are Congressionally Directed. No outside applications will be accepted.
- Renewals
Extension procedures are addressed in the General Terms and Conditions of each individual cooperative agreement award.
- Appeals
The funds are Congressionally Directed. No outside applications will be accepted.
Grant awards
| Award | Recipient | Federal obligations | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| VA army national guard morale, welfare and recreation program - 5001 | Virginia Department Of Military Affairs | $0 | |
| MN - FY26 5001 new award | Department Of Military Affairs Minnesota | $75,000 | |
| MN - FY25 CA5001 - open MWR agreement | Department Of Military Affairs Minnesota | $0 |
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department Of Military Affairs Minnesota | $75,000 | 100% |
1 of 2 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $75,000 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 12.030?
Assistance Listing 12.030 is National Guard Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Program, a federal grant program run by Department of the Army (Department of Defense).
What is the CFDA number for National Guard Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Program?
Its CFDA number is 12.030: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 12.030 awarded?
3 grant awards under 12.030 have obligated $75,000 in federal funds to 2 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 12.030?
The recipients obligated the most under National Guard Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Program are Department Of Military Affairs Minnesota ($75,000).
How much did 12.030 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 12.030 obligated $75,000 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
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