Announcement:
August 5, 2026 – FY26 DCIP competition updates will be made available on this website at the time of grant awards rather than at the time of invitation, as was done with previous competitions.
The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation is a unique line function that furthers the priorities of the National Defense Strategy by supporting our warfighters and ensuring the readiness and lethality of our defense missions through technical and financial assistance to states, counties, municipalities, regions, and other communities.
Our Mission
The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation enhances the mission of installations by strengthening the critical relationship between defense communities and Department of War assets.
Our Process
The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation serves as a go-to resources to defense communities by providing technical assistance throughout the entire grant process.
Programs of Assistance
The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation provides technical and financial assistance to state and communities that are eligibility-based, needs-base, and competitive that enhance the capabilities and readiness of our national defense mission.
Our Mission
The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation supports installations and the national security mission by fostering cooperation between defense communities and military installations.