This department is offering a grant through the USO to provide morale-boosting programs for America’s troops and their families. Established in 1941, the USO offers entertainment tours, free internet access, personal care items, and support services to troops in combat zones. The grant also supports family events, wounded service members, and national programs for family strengthening, health, employment, and education. In 2013, USO centers served over 8 million visitors worldwide and entertained hundreds of thousands of troops and military families through various tours and events. Apply by July 10, 2014, to contribute to this important cause.
Opportunity ID: 258044
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ0034-14-1-0005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | United Services Organization (USO) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | A nonprofit, congressionally chartered, private organization lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.599 — Congressionally Directed Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 19, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 25, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 09, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Congressional Grant to USO |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Defense |
| Description: | Established in 1941, the USO lifts the spirits of Americas troops and their families through morale-boosting programs, including entertainment tours, free internet and phone access, electronics, personal care items and recreation services to troops in combat zones; a variety of family events; and support to wounded, ill and injures service members and their families. In 2013, USO centers served more than 8 million visitors at 160 locations around the world in 10 countries and 28 states; USO produced more than 103 tours entertaining 247,459 troops and military families; and managed over 50 national programs to support family strengthening, physical health, employment, and education for troops and families. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maryam Fatima
Contract Specialist Phone 703-545-1320 Email:maryam.fatima.civ@mail.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Added grant description. | Jun 25, 2014 | |
| Jun 25, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ0034-14-1-0005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | United Services Organization (USO) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | A nonprofit, congressionally chartered, private organization lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.599 — Congressionally Directed Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 19, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 25, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 09, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Congressional Grant to USO |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Defense |
| Description: | Established in 1941, the USO lifts the spirits of Americas troops and their families through morale-boosting programs, including entertainment tours, free internet and phone access, electronics, personal care items and recreation services to troops in combat zones; a variety of family events; and support to wounded, ill and injures service members and their families. In 2013, USO centers served more than 8 million visitors at 160 locations around the world in 10 countries and 28 states; USO produced more than 103 tours entertaining 247,459 troops and military families; and managed over 50 national programs to support family strengthening, physical health, employment, and education for troops and families. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maryam Fatima
Contract Specialist Phone 703-545-1320 Email:maryam.fatima.civ@mail.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ0034-14-1-0005 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | United Services Organization (USO) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | A nonprofit, congressionally chartered, private organization lifts the spirits of America’s troops and their families. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.599 — Congressionally Directed Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 10, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 09, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Congressional Grant to USO |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Defense |
| Description: | United Services Organization (USO) |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Maryam Fatima
Contract Specialist Phone 703-545-1320 Email:maryam.fatima.civ@mail.mil |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Maryam Fatima Contract Specialist Phone 703-545-1320 Email: maryam.fatima.civ@mail.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00199990 | Jul 10, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
258044 SF424_Mandatory_1_2-1.2.pdf
258044 SF424A-1.0.pdf
258044 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
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