Community Economic Adjustment Assistance for Realignment or Closure of a Military Installation

 

Assist States and local governments to: plan and carry out adjustment strategies; engage the private sector in order to plan and undertake community economic development and base redevelopment; and, partner with the Military Departments in response to the proposed or actual expansion, establishment, realignment or closure of a military installation by the Department of Defense (DoD).

Active 12.607 Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2015 Accomplishments include negotiated quickclaim deeds, transferring army BRAC property to local redevelopment authority, developed power purchase agreements with local utilities, and established revolving loan funds for economic development projects. Accomplishments include negotiated quickclaim deeds, transferring army BRAC property to local redevelopment authority, developed power purchase agreements with local utilities, and established revolving loan funds for economic development projects.
Fiscal Year 2016 Grants were provided to 18 communities adversely impacted by base closures or realignments. Grant funds were used to support organizational costs, including staff and operational costs, and contractual funds that enabled community planning efforts including redevelopment and business plans for facility reuse. Contractual funds also supported infrastructure assessment, environmental consulting services, and economic development and marketing strategies. Accomplishments include completion of BRAC property conveyance from the Military services and subsequent job creation and facility reuse
Fiscal Year 2019 As a result of a $317,693 OEA investment, the Pendleton County Commission partnered with West Virginia University and surrounding counties to prepare a strategic economic diversification plan in response to the 2015 disestablishment of Navy Information Operations Command Sugar Grove. The plan, completed in September 2019, recommends branding the region as the “Potomac Highlands” and targeting companies in the Advanced Materials, and Forest and Wood Product industries to bring new employment opportunities to the region.
Fiscal Year 2020 After requesting Navy Base Realignment and Closure property for educational uses in 2006, Bowdoin College determined in 2019 that it no longer needed 144 acres of the original 275. The Navy asked the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) to add the property to their existing economic development conveyance. MRRA concurred then engaged a consultant to work with MRRA, the Town of Brunswick, and the public to develop a land use vision for the parcel to modify the existing plan. As part of this process, the consultant documented the existing natural and manmade conditions of the land and developed various scenarios based on public input for how the land could be used. Because of COVID-19 restrictions on public meetings, the consultant developed and deployed an innovative virtual public engagement strategy and survey instrument to guide this process. More than 530 people participated in the online virtual tours of the parcel and the initial survey. In February 2021, the Town Council entered into an agreement to purchase the property from MRRA for conservation and outdoor recreation purposes.
Fiscal Year 2021 The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommended the Umatilla Chemical Depot be closed upon completion of the chemical demilitarization mission. Located in rural Oregon’s Umatilla and Morrow Counties, the depot closed in 2012. Although the regulatory process has extended the timeline for conveyance, the Columbia Development Authority’s economic development conveyance application for approximately 9,500 acres was approved in 2018. The LRA has updated their infrastructure assessment and prepared a site development report in anticipation of receiving property from the U.S. Army in Fiscal Year 2022.
Fiscal Year 2022 The 2005 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission recommended the Umatilla Chemical Depot be closed upon completion of the chemical demilitarization mission. Located in rural Oregon’s Umatilla and Morrow Counties, the depot closed in 2012. Although the regulatory process extended the timeline for conveyance, the Columbia Development Authority’s economic development conveyance application for approximately 9,500 acres was approved in 2018. Technical and financial assistance enabled the local redevelopment authority to receive and partition 9,511 acres transferred from the U.S. Army in Fiscal Year 2023.
Fiscal Year 2023 The 2005 Defense Base Realignment and Closure Commission recommended the closure of NAS JRB Willow Grove in Horsham and Warminster Townships and Montgomery and Bucks Counties, Pennsylvania. The 2011 base closure resulted in the loss of 684 civilian positions. In 2014, the U.S. Navy’s Base Realignment and Closure Program Management Office-East advised the Horsham Land Redevelopment Authority (HLRA) that high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in the drinking water would impact their ability to transfer 850 acres of the former installation to the HLRA through an economic development conveyance. In 2023, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation technical and financial assistance enabled HLRA, as it awaits transfer of ownership of acreage from the U.S. Navy, to manage redevelopment activities at the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station to include oversight of master development planning to revitalize the site once PFAS contamination and clean up concerns are resolved. 10 U.S.C. 2391; Section 204 of Public Law 100-526, “Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1988,” as amended; and Section 2905 of Public Law 101-510, “Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990,” as amended. Applicants for this assistance are to contact the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation and a Project Manager will be assigned to work with the applicant to determine eligibility for assistance under this program. States, counties, municipalities, other political subdivisions of a State, special purpose units of a State or local government, and tribal nations are eligible for this assistance if there is a proposed or actual realignment or closure of a military installation that is likely to have a direct and significant adverse consequence on the affected community. In the case of the establishment or expansion of a military installation, assistance may be made only if community impact assistance is not otherwise available and if the establishment or expansion involves the assignment to the installation of: (1) more than 2,000 military, civilian, and contractor Department of Defense personnel or (2) more military, civilian, and contractor DoD personnel than the number equal to ten percent of the number of persons employed in counties or municipalities within fifteen miles of the installation, whichever is lesser. Where multiple jurisdictions may be affected, one program of assistance will be available and the affected jurisdictions will need to combine their efforts into one responsive program. States and communities, including workers, businesses, and other community interests that are affected by Department of Defense base closures and realignments. Applicants will be required to provide documentation consistent with the authority under which the assistance is being sought. Applicants must document: (1) an establishment, expansion, realignment, or closure of a military installation has occurred or will occur; and (2) any known or anticipated local impacts from the action on the beneficiary. The assigned Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation Project Manager will work with the Applicant to identify other necessary information. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. The applicant may be notified of funding availability in person, through letter, electronic mail, or a Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FFO). The applicant will be advised on how to apply for the funding through this notification. The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation will work closely with the affected State and/or community to craft a responsive program of technical assistance and, where eligible and necessary issue project grants. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. An application (SF 424, budget, program or project narrative and assurances) must be submitted that outlines the proposed project and expenditure of funds. Applicants will be invited to submit their applications and supporting documentation electronically to the Director, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, Department of Defense. In instances where, for whatever reason, an electronic application cannot be submitted, provisions may be made to accept a paper application addressed to: Director, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, Department of Defense, 2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 520, Arlington, VA 22202-3711. Applications are reviewed by Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation staff. The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation may consult with other Federal agencies as necessary in consideration of an application. Any issues or concerns noted in the application may be negotiated with the applicant prior to the application being accepted as final by the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation. Awards by the Director, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, will be made on the basis of an approved final application. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines To the extent practicable, the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation will inform an applicant of approval within seven business days of the receipt of a final, completed application for planning assistance, and thirty business days of the receipt of a final, completed application for other types of assistance to carry out community adjustments or economic diversification programs. The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation will promptly inform an applicant of the rejection of any application once its due diligence has been completed. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. Awards are based on eligibility and availability of funds. Plan and carry out local economic adjustment programs, including, but not limited to: base redevelopment and business/financial plans; infrastructure assessments and feasibility studies; organizational staffing, operating, and administrative expenses; redevelopment and economic development capacity-building; architecture and engineering activities; land use plans; specialized environmental and legal services; public outreach; and, other activities necessary for a community to capably respond to a wide range of adverse impacts of Defense actions on local economies, schools, housing markets and central business districts, etc. Assistance may not be used to negate or contravene DoD activities in carrying out an expansion, establishment, realignment, closure, or disposal of a military installation. Performance Reports: Performance monitoring may be required. The frequency of the monitoring will be identified in the "Terms and Conditions" of the award. Standard Federal audit requirements apply, as appropriate to the type of recipient. These audits are due to the cognizant Federal agency, submitted through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, not later than 9 months after the end of the Grantee's fiscal year. Grant records shall be retained for a period of 3 years from the day the recipient submits its final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. Grant records include financial and program/progress reports, support documents, statistical records, and other documents that support the activity and/or expenditure of the recipient or subrecipient under the award. Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is voluntary. A minimum of ten percent of the project's total proposed funding is to be comprised of non-Federal sources.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Length of assistance may extend across more than one period and will be determined on the basis of project need and requirements. Project periods should not exceed one year. Funds are disbursed as required. Department of Defense, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, Western Regional Office Director, 1325 J Street, Suite 1500, Sacramento, CA 95814, Phone: (916) 557-7365 Karen E. Bass-McFadden
2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 520
Arlington, VA 22202-3711 US
karen.e.bass-mcfadden.civ@mail.mil
Phone: (703) 697-2161 https://oldcc.gov/grant-management-administration 97-0100-0-7-051 (Project Grants) FY 22$3,679,991.00; FY 23 est $4,555,647.00; FY 24 est $3,416,000.00; FY 21$3,690,206.00; FY 20$3,668,688.00; FY 19$2,784,625.00; FY 18$5,465,034.00; FY 17 Estimate Not Available FY 16 est $11,665,667.00; FY 15 est $11,300,000.00; - Range: $79,560 - $2,331,240 Average grant: $648,093 The Recipient, and any subrecipient or consultant/contractor, operating under the terms of a grant or cooperative agreement shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws including the following, where applicable: Part 1103 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Interim Grants and Cooperative Agreements Implementation of Guidance in 2 CFR 200, "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards;" Part 28 of title 32, CFR, "New Restrictions on Lobbying;" Part 1125 of title 2, CFR, "Department of Defense Nonprocurement Debarment and Suspension," Subpart B, "Requirements for Recipients Other Than Individuals," of Part 26 of title 32, CFR, "Governmentwide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance);" and Part 25 of title 2, CFR, "Universal Identifier and Central Contractor Registration." Fiscal Year 2015 Provided grant funds to a major BRAC 2005 base closure community to support staff salaries and benefits, other related administrative expenses, contractual assistance including infrastructure assessment, environmental consulting services, and economic development and marketing strategies to implement their base redevelopment plan. To support community through conveyance or property and the start of local redevelopment. Provided grant funds to a major BRAC 2005 base closure community to support staff salaries and benefits, other related administrative expenses, and contractual assistance including infrastructure assessment, environmental consulting services, and economic development and marketing strategies to support the community through the conveyance of property and the start of local redevelopment.
Fiscal Year 2016 Provided grant funds to a major BRAC 2005 base closure community to support staff salaries and benefits, other related administrative expenses, and contractual assistance including infrastructure assessment, environmental consulting services, and economic development and marketing strategies to support the community through the conveyance of property and the start of local redevelopment.
Fiscal Year 2018 Financial support for operational costs and contractual support for entities of state and local government to plan and carryout their civilian reuse and redevelopment plans. FY19 funded projects include redevelopment planning of two former chemical depots. These plans support the transfer of 14,600 acres of property from the U.S. Army to local redevelopment authorities in FY20.
Fiscal Year 2019 Financial support for operational costs and consultants allowed entities of state and local government to prepare and obtain the necessary approvals of their civilian reuse and redevelopment plans. Funded projects included support for two local redevelopment authorities to prepare redevelopment plans for parcels where other Federal or public organizations had withdrawn their interest in Base Realignment and Closure property.
Fiscal Year 2020 Financial support for operational costs and consultants allowed entities of state and local government to prepare and obtain the necessary approvals of their civilian reuse and redevelopment plans. Funded projects include planning for the redevelopment of two former chemical depots. These plans support the transfer of 14,850 acres of property from the Department of Defense to Local Redevelopment Authorities in Fiscal Year 2022.
Fiscal Year 2021 Financial support for operational costs and consultants allowed entities of state and local government to prepare and obtain the necessary approvals of their civilian reuse and redevelopment plans. Funded projects include planning for the redevelopment of two former Army depots. These plans support the transfer of 9,511 acres of property from the Department of Defense to a Local Redevelopment Authority in Fiscal Year 2022.
Fiscal Year 2022 Financial support for operational costs and consultants allowed entities of state and local government to prepare and obtain the necessary approvals of their civilian reuse and redevelopment plans. Funded projects include planning for the redevelopment of two former Army depots. These plans supported the transfer of 9,511 acres of property from the Department of Defense to a Local Redevelopment Authority in Fiscal Year 2023.
Fiscal Year 2023 Financial support for operational costs and consultants will allow Local Redevelopment Authorities to further plan and prepare for the conveyance of surplus property.