OLDCC Closes, Continues Grant Activities

October 3, 2025

The Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation announced their website that the office will close during the government shutdown. The office will no longer be able to respond to grantee requests, but projects that have been funded are allowed to continue grant operations. 

While requests cannot be processed until the government reopens, threats to public health and safety are an exception. If there is an issue of that caliber, grantees should reach out to Colonel Michael Francis at michael.u.francis2.mil@mail.mil 

Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mateo Parra 

October 3, 2025

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