USO 2015 Grant

Post Date

July 8th 2015

Application Due Date

July 28th 2015

Funding Opportunity Number

HQ0034-15-1-0001

CFDA Number(s)

12.599

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Other

Military Welfare

Number of Awards

1

Eligibility Categories

Other

Set aside for USO

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $20000000

• Award Range:

  $20000000 - $20000000

Grant Description

Established in 1941, the USO lifts the spirits of America's 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 injured service members and their families. In 2014, USO centers served more than 7 million visitors at 146 centers around the world in 10 countries (including the U.S.) and 28 states; USO brought 102 entertainers 440 events over 54 tours in 17 countries and 33 states, entertaining 289,982 troops and military families; and managed over 50 national programs to support family strengthening, physical health, employment, and education for troops and families.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Defense

• Office:

  None

• Agency Contact:

  Maryam Fatima
  Contract Specialist
  Phone 703-545-1320

• Agency Mailing Address:

  maryam.fatima.civ@mail.mil

• Agency Email Address:

  maryam.fatima.civ@mail.mil