Opportunity Information: Apply for HQ0034 15 1 0001
Apply for HQ0034 15 1 0001
- 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 "USO 2015 Grant" 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 Jul 8, 2015 and posted on Jul 8, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2015. (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).
- Set aside for USO
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Opportunity Summary:
The USO 2015 Grant (Funding Opportunity Number HQ0034 15 1 0001) was a Department of Defense grant described as a congressionally directed assistance earmark in the area of military welfare. Its purpose was to support the long-standing work of the United Service Organizations (USO), founded in 1941, which focuses on boosting morale and improving quality of life for U.S. service members and their families. The announcement emphasizes the USO's role in delivering practical, day-to-day support as well as large-scale programming, including entertainment tours, access to free Internet and phone services, electronics and personal care items, recreational services for troops in combat zones, family-centered events, and specialized assistance for wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families.
The opportunity highlights the USO's operational reach and impact as context for the funding. In 2014, USO centers reportedly served more than 7 million visitors through a network of 146 centers worldwide spanning 10 countries (including the United States) and 28 states. The USO also ran extensive entertainment programming that year, bringing 102 entertainers to deliver 440 events across 54 tours in 17 countries and 33 states, reaching 289,982 troops and military families. Beyond entertainment and center-based services, the USO managed more than 50 national programs aimed at strengthening military families and supporting areas such as physical health, employment, and education.
Financially, the grant was structured as a single award with a total estimated funding amount of $20,000,000. Both the award ceiling and floor were listed at $20,000,000, indicating the intent to make one grant at that exact amount. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility was not open competition; it was explicitly set aside for the USO, which is why the eligible applicant category was listed broadly but clarified in the eligibility notes.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on July 8, 2015, with an original and current closing date of July 28, 2015, and it was archived on July 30, 2015. It was associated with CFDA number 12.599 (Congressionally Directed Assistance). For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Maryam Fatima, Contract Specialist, at 703-545-1320 or maryam.fatima.civ@mail.mil.
FAQs: USO 2015 Grant (HQ0034 15 1 0001)
What is the USO 2015 Grant?
The USO 2015 Grant (Funding Opportunity Number HQ0034 15 1 0001) was a U.S. Department of Defense grant described as a congressionally directed assistance earmark in the area of military welfare. It was intended to support the long-standing work of the United Service Organizations (USO).
Who was the grant meant to support?
The grant was set aside for the United Service Organizations (USO), an organization founded in 1941 that focuses on boosting morale and improving quality of life for U.S. service members and their families.
Was this a competitive funding opportunity open to other applicants?
No. Eligibility was not open competition. The opportunity was explicitly set aside for the USO, and the eligibility notes clarified that the intended recipient was the USO.
What was the purpose of the funding?
The purpose was to support the USO's morale and quality-of-life mission for U.S. service members and their families, including both practical daily support and large-scale programming.
What types of services and programs were highlighted in the announcement?
The announcement emphasized USO programming and services such as entertainment tours, access to free Internet and phone services, electronics and personal care items, recreational services for troops in combat zones, family-centered events, and specialized assistance for wounded, ill, and injured service members and their families.
How much funding was available under this grant?
The total estimated funding amount was $20,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
The grant was structured as a single award. The award ceiling and the award floor were both listed at $20,000,000, indicating an intent to make one award at that exact amount.
What were the award ceiling and floor?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor were $20,000,000.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 8, 2015.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original closing date and the current closing date were both July 28, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 30, 2015.
What CFDA number was associated with this grant?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 12.599 (Congressionally Directed Assistance).
What impact and operational reach did the announcement cite for the USO?
As context for the funding, the announcement cited that in 2014 USO centers reportedly served more than 7 million visitors through a network of 146 centers worldwide spanning 10 countries (including the United States) and 28 states.
What entertainment programming metrics were mentioned?
The opportunity highlighted that in 2014 the USO brought 102 entertainers to deliver 440 events across 54 tours in 17 countries and 33 states, reaching 289,982 troops and military families.
Did the announcement mention additional national programs beyond centers and entertainment?
Yes. It stated that the USO managed more than 50 national programs aimed at strengthening military families and supporting areas such as physical health, employment, and education.
Who was the point of contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Maryam Fatima, Contract Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Maryam Fatima could be reached at 703-545-1320 or maryam.fatima.civ@mail.mil.
What government department issued this grant?
This was a Department of Defense grant.
What category or type of funding was this described as?
It was described as a congressionally directed assistance earmark in the area of military welfare.
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