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Military Construction - Army National Guard

Funds to Nebraska: $6,487,000*

The ARRA funds some construction projects for state-owned or state-operated National Guard facilities, not otherwise authorized by law. Priority is given to projects that are to reduce energy consumption or modernize utilities, re-roof existing buildings, solve health and safety concerns, or improve the living conditions of building users.

Method of Funding

Military Cooperative Agreement


Distribution

Projects must be "shovel ready" and identified by State National Guard as priorities.


Recipients

State Military Department

Requirements

Timeline: Must obligate funds by September 30, 2010.
Restrictions: Nebraska National Guard must submit a list of potential projects meeting the criteria of the program. After this list is vetted by the federal National Guard Bureau and the Secretary of Defense, selected projects are included on an expenditure plan for funds provided in this section and submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of both houses of Congress. Projects are typically 100% federally funded, but exceptions occur.
Recipient's matching funds requirement: 25% only for HVAC project at the Penterman Armory.
Recipient's administrative allowance: None
Other characteristics: The State Military Department is tentatively scheduled to receive funding for the Dining Hall facility at Camp Ashland, as well as for energy consumption, modernization, and roofing projects at Camp Ashland, Greenlief Training facility in Hastings, and the Penterman Armory. The HVAC project at the Penterman Armory will require a 25% State match.



References

Nebraska
Statute: None
State Agency: Military Department
Contact: Shawn Fitzgerald
Phone: (402) 309-7140
Email: shawn.d.fitzgerald@us.army.mil
   
Federal
ARRA Reference: Title X - Military Construction and Veterans Affairs / Department of Defense
Federal Agency: National Guard Bureau
Contact: Colonel Mike Bouchard
Phone: (703) 607-7901
Email: michael.bouchard@us.army.mil

 

*Dollar values displayed on this website are primarily derived from information from the administering federal agencies.  Estimates of projected federal distributions are used when the federal guidance or grant awards are still pending.

Last update: 09/10/2009