Congressionally Directed Assistance

Objective

To implement Congressionally directed assistance for the purposes identified in the Department of Defense (“DoD”) annual appropriations act. The resulting assistance instruments support a variety of Congressional priorities. DoD awards the appropriate assistance instruments for the Congressionally identified purposes consistent with its authority, including applicable requirements for merit-based or competitive processes.

Who Can Apply

• Unrestricted by Entity Type

Types of organizations that may apply vary with the statutory requirements and appropriate sources of supporting information. Examples of organizations that have received assistance include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, memorial organizations, local governments and cultural organizations. Merit-based or competitive processes are followed when applicable.

Who Benefits

• Private nonprofit institution/organization
• Anyone/general public
• State
• Local
• Public nonprofit institution/organization

Beneficiary Eligibility (082): Eligible beneficiaries are determined in accordance with the applicable statutory authorization.

Assistance Types

• Grant
• Grant

Program Contact

michael.j.fanizzo.civ@mail.mil
202-913-5756