# Military-Connected Schools Construction, Modernization and Facilities Maintenance Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/he125426r5001-military-connected-schools-construction-modernization-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361957

> DoD Education Activity offered grants of up to $25.0 million (at least $250,000) to state and local governments. It expected to make $100 million in total. Applications closed on May 22, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HE125426R5001 |
| Agency | DoD Education Activity |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 22, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $25.0 million |
| Award floor | $250,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $100 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.556 |

## Who can apply

- Independent school districts

The local education agency (LEA) applies for this funding opportunity on behalf of their specific target schools. The following eligibility requirements apply: • LEA must be eligible to receive U.S. Department of Education Impact Aid Basic Support Payments under Section 7003(b). Under this eligibility, an LEA must educate at least 400 federally connected children in average daily attendance, or the federally connected children must make up at least 3 percent of the LEA’s total average daily attendance; and, • Target schools for this opportunity must have 15 percent or more military connected student enrollment at the time of application. Under this announcement, military-connected students are defined as the children of members of the uniformed services and children whose parents work on Federal property. This enrollment must be verifiable through school records and/or military student identifier sources.

## What the grant funds

The opportunity is authorized under 10 U.S.C. § 2008, which permits the Department of War (DoW) to use appropriated funds to support the construction, renovation, repair, or expansion of school facilities serving federally connected students. The goal of this opportunity is to strengthen learning conditions for military‑connected students by addressing critical infrastructure needs. Funded projects should support one or more of the following objectives: · Modernizing or renovating school facilities to improve health, safety, accessibility, environmental quality, and emergency preparedness. Projects may include upgrades to building systems, structural improvements, or the creation of safe and secure learning spaces that contribute to student success. · Enhancing academic learning conditions through facility‑based improvements, such as upgraded classrooms, modernized instructional areas, specialized learning spaces, and technology‑ready environments. The amount available through this announcement is $100M. Publication of this notice does not oblige DoWEA to award a grant to any specific project or to obligate any available funding. Applications submitted under this announcement may be considered for funding in subsequent fiscal years subject to the availability of funds. Funds must be used for educational facilities only. Any LEA that receives funds under this subsection shall use such funds for construction, as defined in section 7013(3) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (codified at 20 U.S.C. § 7713(3)). The term ‘‘construction’’ means the following: · The preparation of drawings and specifications for school facilities; · Erecting, building, acquiring, altering, remodeling, repairing, or extending school facilities; · Inspecting and supervising the construction of school facilities; and · Debt service for such activities. There are two funding priorities. Those priorities are as follows: · Priority 1 will be given to applicants whose projects demonstrate an emergency need. Emergency needs may include addressing facility conditions that pose immediate health or safety risks, such as structural failure, significant roof leaks that threaten building integrity, inoperable HVAC systems that create unsafe temperatures, or environmental hazards such as mold, water intrusion, or failing electrical systems that jeopardize student safety.

## Questions people ask

### Is HE125426R5001 still open?

No. It closed on May 22, 2026.

### Who can apply for Military-Connected Schools Construction, Modernization and Facilities Maintenance Program?

DoD Education Activity accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Military-Connected Schools Construction, Modernization and Facilities Maintenance Program?

Closed May 22, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $25.0 million each. About $100 million in total.

### Who has won Competitive Grants: Promoting K-12 Student Achievement at Military-Connected Schools grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Hawaii State Department of Education, Escambia County School Board, Clover Park School District. The program made 204 awards worth $263 million in that time.