National Guard ChalleNGe Program

Objective

This is a non discretionary program. The Secretary of Defense, acting through the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, has authorized the conduct of this Program, and the use of the National Guard to provide military-based training, including supervised work experience in service to the community and conservation projects, for civilian youth who are credit deficient and/or cease to attend secondary school before graduating so as to improve the life skills and employment potential of such youth.

Who Can Apply

• U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
• U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)

This is a non-discretionary program. The Secretary of Defense shall provide for the conduct of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program in such States and U.S. territories and possessions as the Secretary considers to be appropriate.

Who Benefits

Civilian youth 16-20 years of age who are credit deficient and/or cease to attend secondary school before graduating so as to improve the life skills and employment potential of such youth.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

jeffrey.m.white12.civ@army.mil
571-651-1631