Opportunity Information: Apply for HQ0034 14 1 0005
Apply for HQ0034 14 1 0005
- The Department of Defense in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "United Services Organization (USO)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.599 Congressionally Directed Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 25, 2014 and posted on Jun 20, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $20,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $20,000,000.00 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).
- Congressional Grant to USO
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Opportunity Summary:
This opportunity is a Department of Defense mandatory grant identified as a congressionally directed assistance award to the United Services Organization (USO), a nonprofit, congressionally chartered private organization founded in 1941. The purpose of the funding is to support the USO's mission of boosting morale and strengthening the well-being of U.S. service members and their families through a wide range of programs delivered both in the United States and overseas, including in combat zones.
The grant supports services that are practical and directly tied to quality of life for troops and families. Program examples described in the notice include entertainment tours, access to free internet and phone services, availability of electronics and personal care items, and recreation services for deployed personnel. It also highlights programming for families, along with support tailored to wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families. The overall theme is readiness and resilience through morale and community connection, delivered via USO centers and national-level programs.
The notice provides operational context from 2013 to illustrate the scale of USO activities that this funding helps sustain. In that year, USO centers reportedly served more than 8 million visitors across 160 locations worldwide spanning 10 countries and 28 states. The USO also produced more than 103 entertainment tours, reaching 247,459 troops and military family members, and managed over 50 national programs that focus on family strengthening, physical health, employment, and education.
Administratively, this is a single expected award with an estimated total funding amount of $20,000,000, and both the award ceiling and floor are set at $20,000,000, indicating a fixed, one-time award amount under this posting. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The funding opportunity number is HQ0034 14 1 0005, the CFDA number listed is 12.599 (Congressionally Directed Assistance), and the opportunity category is mandatory, meaning it is not a competitive open solicitation in the usual sense.
Eligibility is effectively limited to the intended recipient because the eligibility field specifies it as a congressional grant to the USO, and the applicants category is described as "Others" with clarifying language pointing back to that congressional direction. Key dates provided include a posted date of June 20, 2014, a closing date of July 10, 2014 (original and current closing dates match), and an archive date of August 9, 2014.
For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Maryam Fatima, Contract Specialist, at 703-545-1320 or maryam.fatima.civ@mail.mil.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a Department of Defense (DoD) mandatory grant identified as a congressionally directed assistance award to the United Services Organization (USO).
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The intended recipient is the United Services Organization (USO), described as a nonprofit, congressionally chartered private organization founded in 1941.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
No. The opportunity category is listed as mandatory, and the eligibility language indicates it is a congressional grant directed to the USO rather than an open competitive solicitation.
Can other nonprofits or organizations apply for this grant?
Based on the notice, eligibility is effectively limited to the USO because it is described as a congressionally directed assistance award to that organization.
What is the purpose of the funding?
The purpose is to support the USO mission of boosting morale and strengthening the well-being of U.S. service members and their families through programs delivered in the United States and overseas, including in combat zones.
What kinds of services and activities does the grant support?
The grant supports practical services tied to quality of life for troops and families. Examples in the notice include entertainment tours, free internet and phone access, availability of electronics and personal care items, and recreation services for deployed personnel.
Does the opportunity include support for military families?
Yes. The notice highlights programming for families, and describes national-level programs focused on family strengthening as part of the overall scope.
Does the funding support wounded, ill, or injured service members?
Yes. The notice specifically mentions support tailored to wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families.
Where are supported programs delivered?
Programs are delivered both in the United States and overseas, including in combat zones, and are delivered via USO centers and national-level programs.
How does the notice describe the overall goal or theme of the work?
The notice frames the work around readiness and resilience through morale and community connection.
What program examples are explicitly mentioned in the notice?
Examples listed include entertainment tours, access to free internet and phone services, availability of electronics and personal care items, and recreation services for deployed personnel.
Does the notice provide any scale or activity metrics for the USO?
Yes. The notice provides operational context from 2013, describing the scale of activities that the funding helps sustain.
What did the notice report about USO center usage in 2013?
It reports that in 2013, USO centers served more than 8 million visitors across 160 locations worldwide spanning 10 countries and 28 states.
What did the notice report about entertainment tours in 2013?
It states the USO produced more than 103 entertainment tours, reaching 247,459 troops and military family members.
What did the notice report about national programs in 2013?
It states the USO managed over 50 national programs focused on family strengthening, physical health, employment, and education.
How many awards are expected under this opportunity?
The notice indicates a single expected award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $20,000,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are $20,000,000, which indicates a fixed award amount under this posting.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is HQ0034 14 1 0005.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 12.599 (Congressionally Directed Assistance).
What are the key dates for the opportunity?
The posted date is June 20, 2014. The closing date is July 10, 2014 (the original and current closing dates match). The archive date is August 9, 2014.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The listed point of contact is Maryam Fatima, Contract Specialist, reachable at 703-545-1320 or maryam.fatima.civ@mail.mil.
What should someone do if they need the full announcement or have access problems?
The notice directs questions about the full announcement or access issues to the listed point of contact, Maryam Fatima, using the phone number or email provided.
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