Army National Guard Army Compatible Use Buffer Program (12.021)
Army National Guard Army Compatible Use Buffer Program (Assistance Listing 12.021) is run by the Department of the Army, part of the Department of Defense. It awarded $3.0 million in 2 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $1.5 million per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
There were 2 awards in five years, from $1.5 million to $1.5 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$3.0 million
- Grant awards2
- Typical award$1.5 million
- Awarded in FY 2025$1.5 million
- Size rank1,709 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceCooperative agreement
Key findings
- It is the 1709th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 2 states and territories.
What the program funds
The Army Compatible Use Buffer (ACUB) program provides assistance awards to eligible entity that is either a State or political subdivision of a State or a private entity that has as its stated principal organizational purpose or goal the conservation, restoration, or preservation of land and natural resources in order to address the use or development of real property in the vicinity of, or ecologically related to, an Army National Guard installation, or military airspace for purposes of— (1) limiting any development or use of the property that would be incompatible with the mission of the installation; (2) preserving habitat on the property in a manner that— (A) is compatible with environmental requirements; and (B) may eliminate or relieve current or anticipated environmental restrictions that would or might otherwise restrict, impede, or otherwise interfere, whether directly or indirectly, with current or anticipated military training, testing, or operations on the installation; (3) maintaining or improving military installation resilience; or (4) protecting Clear Zone Areas from use or encroachment that is incompatible with the mission of the installation.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Eligible entities are States or political subdivision of a State or a private entity that has as its stated principal organizational purpose or goal the conservation, restoration, or preservation of land and natural resources in order to address the use or development of real property in the vicinity of Army National Guard installations.
What the money can and cannot pay for
The Army Compatible Use Buffer (ACUB) program provides assistance awards to eligible entity that is either a State or political subdivision of a State or a private entity that has as its stated principal organizational purpose or goal the conservation, restoration, or preservation of land and natural resources in order to address the use or development of real property in the vicinity of, or ecologically related to Army National Guard installations— (1) limiting any development or use of the property that would be incompatible with the mission of the installation; (2) preserving habitat on the property in a manner that— (A) is compatible with environmental requirements; and (B) may eliminate or relieve current or anticipated environmental restrictions that would or might otherwise restrict, impede, or otherwise interfere, whether directly or indirectly, with current or anticipated military training, testing, or operations on the installation; (3) maintaining or improving military installation resilience; or (4) protecting Clear Zone Areas from use or encroachment that is incompatible with the mission of the installation. • If a For Profit applies for this program, they will be restricted from receiving profit. • Overhead, staff time, and travel are not allowable expenses against the cooperative agreement. • Funding for natural resources will be limited.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. 25% of the Federal contribution to include In Kind Contributions, Bargain Sales, Cash as well as other federal, state, and local grants.MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Deadlines do not apply
Award range and average, in the agency's words
$150k - $10 Million. Average award is $1 Million.
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2026: Protect and sustain compatible land uses, natural resource management activities, and nature-based climate resilience projects on private and non-DoD lands near installations and ranges, in order to preserve and enhance the military’s ability to use the existing facilities for testing, training, and operations.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Army National Guard Army Compatible Use Buffer Program (12.021) awarded $3.0 million across 2 grant awards, an average of $1.5 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Trust of the Treasure Valley | Idaho | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Polk County | Iowa | 1 | $1.5 million |
Who usually wins
Nonprofits received 51% of the money, state and local governments 49%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 1 | $1.5 million | 51% |
| State and local governments | 1 | $1.5 million | 49% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.