Opportunity Information: Apply for HQ0034 16 1 0002
Apply for HQ0034 16 1 0002
- The DOD in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Red Cross Congressional Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.599.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 09, 2016 and posted on Jun 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 01, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The American Red Cross Congressional Grant (Funding Opportunity Number HQ0034 16 1 0002) is a Department of Defense (DOD) grant tied to a congressional earmark and focused on disaster prevention and relief activities (CFDA 12.599). The opportunity supports the American Red Cross and, in particular, its Service to the Armed Forces programming, which is designed to assist US military personnel, veterans, and their families through a mix of emergency response, health and hospital support, and practical social services.
At its core, the grant funds Red Cross capabilities that help military communities handle crises and day-to-day hardships connected to service. A major emphasis is emergency communications, especially when a service member is deployed or stationed away from home and urgent family situations arise. The program also supports military and veteran hospitals and other health care facilities, and it provides social services to active duty personnel, National Guard members, Reservists, veterans, and their family members. These services are delivered by a combination of trained employees and volunteers.
The description highlights that Red Cross staff and volunteers are embedded alongside the military in a wide range of environments. This includes support on military installations worldwide and in forward-deployed or conflict-adjacent locations, with examples such as Kuwait and Djibouti. In the United States, delivery is reinforced by a large domestic footprint: a nationwide network of more than 260 Red Cross chapters that provide local support to service members, veterans, and families living on or near military installations.
Beyond communications and medical-facility support, the grant-backed activities include practical assistance that directly affects quality of life and readiness. Examples listed include travel assistance (often critical for emergency leave situations), distribution of personal comfort items, support to families coping with combat casualties, information and referral services that connect military families to appropriate resources, and deployment support training to help prepare individuals and families for the stresses and logistics of deployment cycles.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted and created on June 9, 2016, with an application closing date of July 1, 2016 (both original and current closing dates match). The award ceiling is listed at $25,000,000, with one expected award, which signals a single large grant consistent with an earmark-style funding approach. Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a note to consult the opportunity’s additional eligibility information for specifics, though the title and context indicate it is intended to fund the American Red Cross programmatic work described.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): American Red Cross Congressional Grant (HQ0034 16 1 0002)
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the American Red Cross Congressional Grant (Funding Opportunity Number HQ0034 16 1 0002), a Department of Defense (DOD) grant tied to a congressional earmark. It is associated with CFDA 12.599 and focuses on disaster prevention and relief activities, with a specific emphasis on Red Cross support for military communities.
Which federal agency is offering the grant?
The grant is offered by the Department of Defense (DOD).
What is the CFDA number and program area for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 12.599 and is described as supporting disaster prevention and relief activities, particularly those carried out by the American Red Cross in support of military populations.
Who is the grant intended to support?
The opportunity supports the American Red Cross, specifically its Service to the Armed Forces programming, which is designed to assist US military personnel, veterans, and their families.
What is the primary purpose of the funded program?
The funded program supports Red Cross capabilities that help military communities handle crises and day-to-day hardships connected to military service. The activities include emergency response and practical services that support readiness and quality of life.
What kinds of services and activities does the grant support?
The description lists a range of supported activities, including emergency communications, support to military and veteran hospitals and other health care facilities, and practical social services for service members, veterans, and their families.
What is meant by "emergency communications" in this program?
Emergency communications are a major emphasis of the program, particularly when a service member is deployed or stationed away from home and urgent family situations arise. The grant supports the Red Cross capability to facilitate these time-sensitive communications.
Does the program support health care facilities?
Yes. The grant supports military and veteran hospitals and other health care facilities, along with related Red Cross services delivered in those environments.
Who can receive services funded through this grant?
The supported services are described as benefiting active duty personnel, National Guard members, Reservists, veterans, and their family members.
How are services delivered (staff vs. volunteers)?
The opportunity indicates that services are delivered by a combination of trained employees and volunteers.
Where are the services provided?
The description highlights that Red Cross staff and volunteers are embedded alongside the military across a wide range of environments. This includes support on military installations worldwide and in forward-deployed or conflict-adjacent locations (examples provided include Kuwait and Djibouti), as well as broad domestic coverage through local chapters near US installations.
How large is the Red Cross domestic footprint mentioned in the opportunity?
The opportunity notes a nationwide network of more than 260 Red Cross chapters that provide local support to service members, veterans, and families living on or near military installations.
What types of practical assistance are included?
Examples listed include travel assistance (often tied to emergency leave situations), distribution of personal comfort items, support to families coping with combat casualties, information and referral services to connect families to resources, and deployment support training to help individuals and families prepare for deployment cycles.
Is disaster prevention and relief the only focus?
The opportunity is categorized under disaster prevention and relief activities, but the description specifically emphasizes Service to the Armed Forces programming and the practical, health-related, and communication services that support military communities during emergencies and ongoing hardships.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
The opportunity was posted and created on June 9, 2016.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 1, 2016. The information provided indicates the original and current closing dates match.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is listed as $25,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected, which aligns with the description of the opportunity as an earmark-style funding approach.
Is this opportunity competitive or intended for a specific recipient?
The information provided describes the grant as tied to a congressional earmark, names the American Red Cross in the title and narrative, and lists one expected award. Based on that description, it appears structured to fund the American Red Cross programming described.
What does the eligibility category "Others" mean here?
Eligibility is broadly labeled as "Others," with a note to consult the opportunity's additional eligibility information for specifics. The title and context provided indicate the intended programmatic recipient is the American Red Cross for the activities described.
What is the connection between this grant and Service to the Armed Forces programming?
The opportunity explicitly states that it supports the American Red Cross and, in particular, its Service to the Armed Forces programming, which includes emergency response, hospital and health facility support, emergency communications, and practical social services for military members, veterans, and families.
Does the opportunity mention support in forward-deployed locations?
Yes. The description states that Red Cross staff and volunteers may be embedded alongside the military in forward-deployed or conflict-adjacent locations, with Kuwait and Djibouti included as examples.
What kinds of family support are specifically mentioned?
The description includes support to families coping with combat casualties, information and referral services to connect families with appropriate resources, emergency communications for urgent family situations, and deployment support training to help families prepare for deployment-related stresses and logistics.
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