Community Economic Adjustment Assistance for Realignment or Closure of a Military Installation

 

Assist States and local governments to: plan and carry out adjustment strategies; engage the private sector in order to plan and undertake community economic development and base redevelopment; and, partner with the Military Departments in response to the proposed or actual expansion, establishment, realignment or closure of a military installation by the Department of Defense (DoD).

Active 12.607 Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense B - Project Grants Not applicable. 10 U.S.C. 2391; Section 204 of Public Law 100-526, “Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1988,” as amended; and Section 2905 of Public Law 101-510, “Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990,” as amended. Applicants for this assistance are to contact the Office of Economic Adjustment and a Project Manager will be assigned to work with the applicant to determine eligibility for assistance under this program. States, counties, municipalities, other political subdivisions of a State, special purpose units of a State or local government, and tribal nations are eligible for this assistance if there is a proposed or actual realignment or closure of a military installation that is likely to have a direct and significant adverse consequence on the affected community. In the case of the establishment or expansion of a military installation, assistance may be made only if community impact assistance is not otherwise available and if the establishment or expansion involves the assignment to the installation of: (1) more than 2,000 military, civilian, and contractor Department of Defense personnel or (2) 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. 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 and communities, including workers, businesses, and other community interests that are affected by Department of Defense base closures and realignments. Applicants will be required to provide documentation consistent with the authority under which the assistance is being sought. Applicants must document: (1) an establishment, expansion, realignment, or closure of a military installation has occurred or will occur; and (2) any known or anticipated local impacts from the action on the beneficiary. The assigned Office of Economic Adjustment Project Manager will work with the Applicant to identify other necessary information. Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is not required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. 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 Economic Adjustment 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. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. An application (SF 424, budget, program or project narrative and assurances) must be submitted that outlines the proposed project and expenditure of funds. Applicants will be invited to submit their applications and supporting documentation electronically to the Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense. In instances where, for whatever reason, an electronic application cannot be submitted, provisions may be made to accept a paper application addressed to: Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense, 2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 520, Arlington, VA 22202-3711. Applications are reviewed by Office of Economic Adjustment staff. The Office of Economic Adjustment 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 Economic Adjustment. Awards by the Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, will be made on the basis of an approved final application. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines To the extent practicable, the Office of Economic Adjustment will inform an applicant of approval within seven business days of the receipt of a final, completed application for planning assistance, and thirty business days of the receipt of a final, completed application for other types of assistance to carry out community adjustments or economic diversification programs. The Office of Economic Adjustment will promptly inform an applicant of the rejection of any application once its due diligence has been completed. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Awards are based on eligibility and availability of funds. Plan and carry out local economic adjustment programs, including, but not limited to: base redevelopment and business/financial plans; infrastructure assessments and feasibility studies; organizational staffing, operating, and administrative expenses; redevelopment and economic development capacity-building; architecture and engineering activities; land use plans; specialized environmental and legal services; public outreach; and, other activities necessary for a community to capably respond to a wide range of adverse impacts of Defense actions on local economies, schools, housing markets and central business districts, 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. Performance Reports: Performance monitoring may be required. The frequency of the monitoring will be identified in the "Terms and Conditions" of the award. Standard Federal audit requirements apply, as appropriate to the type of recipient. These audits are due to the cognizant Federal agency, submitted through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, not later than 9 months after the end of the Grantee's fiscal year. Grant records shall be retained for a period of 3 years from the day the recipient submits its final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. Grant records include financial and program/progress reports, support documents, statistical records, and other documents that support the activity and/or expenditure of the recipient or subrecipient under the award. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. A minimum of ten percent of the project's total proposed funding is to be comprised of non-Federal sources.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. 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. Funds are disbursed as required. Western Region Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense, 1325 J Street, Suite 1500, Sacramento, CA 95814. Phone: (916) 557-7365. Karen E. Bass-McFadden
2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 520
Arlington, VA 22202-3711 US
karen.e.bass-mcfadden.civ@mail.mil
Phone: (703) 697-2161 http://www.oea.gov/grants 97-0100-0-7-051 (Project Grants) FY 18$5,465,034.00; FY 19 est $2,784,625.00; FY 20 est $2,500,000.00; FY 17 Estimate Not Available FY 16 est $11,665,667.00; FY 15 est $11,300,000.00; - Range: $79,560 - $2,331,240 Average grant: $648,093 The Recipient, and any subrecipient or consultant/contractor, operating under the terms of a grant or cooperative agreement shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws including the following, where applicable: Part 1103 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Interim Grants and Cooperative Agreements Implementation of Guidance in 2 CFR 200, "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards;" Part 28 of title 32, CFR, "New Restrictions on Lobbying;" Part 1125 of title 2, CFR, "Department of Defense Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension," Subpart B, "Requirements for Recipients Other Than Individuals," of Part 26 of title 32, CFR, "Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance);" and Part 25 of title 2, CFR, "Universal Identifier and Central Contractor Registration." Fiscal Year 2015 Provided grant funds to a major BRAC 2005 base closure community to support staff salaries and benefits, other related administrative expenses, contractual assistance including infrastructure assessment, environmental consulting services, and economic development and marketing strategies to implement their base redevelopment plan. To support community through conveyance or property and the start of local redevelopment. Provided grant funds to a major BRAC 2005 base closure community to support staff salaries and benefits, other related administrative expenses, and contractual assistance including infrastructure assessment, environmental consulting services, and economic development and marketing strategies to support the community through the conveyance of property and the start of local redevelopment.
Fiscal Year 2016 Provided grant funds to a major BRAC 2005 base closure community to support staff salaries and benefits, other related administrative expenses, and contractual assistance including infrastructure assessment, environmental consulting services, and economic development and marketing strategies to support the community through the conveyance of property and the start of local redevelopment.
Fiscal Year 2018 Financial support for operational costs and contractual support for entities of state and local government to plan and carryout their civilian reuse and redevelopment plans. FY19 funded projects include redevelopment planning of two former chemical depots. These plans support the transfer of 14,600 acres of property from the U.S. Army to local redevelopment authorities in FY20.