Community Economic Adjustment Assistance for Establishment or Expansion of a Military Installation

Assist States and local governments to: plan and carry out local adjustments in local public services and facilities, workforce training programs, and other community economic development activities in response to the proposed or actual expansion, es

Per statute, enables states and local governments to: plan and carry out local adjustments in local public services and facilities, workforce training programs, and other community economic development activities in response to the proposed or actual expansion, establishment, or growth of a military installation by the Department of War.

Applicants for this assistance are to contact the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation and a Project Manager will be assigned to work with the applicant to determine eligibility for assistance under this program. U.S. States and Territories, counties, municipalities, other political subdivisions of a State, and special purpose units of a State or local government are eligible for this assistance if: 1) community impact assistance is not otherwise available; 2) the expansion, establishment, or growth involves the assignment to the installation of (i) more than 2,000 military, civilian, and contractor Department of Defense personnel, or (ii) more military, civilian, and contractor DoD personnel than the number equal to ten percent of the number of persons employed in counties or municipalities within fifteen miles of the installation, whichever is lesser; and, 3) The Secretary, through the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, determines the action is likely to have a direct and significant adverse consequence on the affected community. Where multiple jurisdictions may be affected, one program of assistance will be available and the affected jurisdictions will need to combine their efforts into one responsive program.

States, Territories and communities, including workers, businesses and other community interests that are affected by Department of Defense installation establishment or expansion actions.

Plan and carry out local economic adjustment programs, including, but not limited to: economic impact analyses; business/financial plans; infrastructure assessments and feasibility studies; organizational staffing, operating, and administrative expenses; economic development capacity-building; architecture and engineering activities; land use plans; public outreach; and other activities necessary for a community to capably respond to a wide range of impacts from the Defense growth on local schools, housing and central business districts, health care systems, public infrastructure, etc. Assistance may not be used to negate or contravene DoD activities in carrying out an expansion, establishment, realignment, closure, or disposal of a military installation.

Length of assistance may extend across more than one period and will be determined on the basis of project need and requirements. Project periods should not exceed one year; however, the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation will consider longer project periods if justified.

The applicant may be notified of funding availability in person, through letter, electronic mail, or a Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FFO). The applicant will be advised on how to apply for the funding through this notification. The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation will work closely with the affected State and/or community to craft a responsive program of technical assistance and, where eligible and necessary, issue project grants.

Applicants must document: (1) an expansion, establishment, or growth of a military installation has occurred or will occur; and (2) any known or anticipated local impacts from the action on the beneficiary. Awards are based on eligibility and availability of funds.

Applications are reviewed by Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation staff. The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation may consult with other Federal agencies as necessary in consideration of an application. Any issues or concerns noted in the application may be negotiated with the applicant prior to the application being accepted as final by the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. Awards by the Director, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, will be made on the basis of an approved final application.

To the extent practicable, the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation will inform an applicant of approval within seven business days of the receipt of a final, completed application for planning assistance. The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation will promptly inform an applicant of the rejection of any application once its due diligence has been completed.