Assistance Listing 12.599
Congressionally Directed Assistance
Department of Defense · Washington Headquarters Services (whs)
Assistance Listing 12.599, “Congressionally Directed Assistance,” is a federal program administered by Department of Defense. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 4 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $49M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.
Program objective
To implement Congressionally directed assistance for the purposes identified in the Department of Defense (“DoD”) annual appropriations act. The resulting assistance instruments support a variety of Congressional priorities. DoD awards the appropriate assistance instruments for the Congressionally identified purposes consistent with its authority, including applicable requirements for merit-based or competitive processes.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 12.599
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Unrestricted by Entity Type
Types of organizations that may apply vary with the statutory requirements and appropriate sources of supporting information. Examples of organizations that have received assistance include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, memorial organizations, local governments and cultural organizations. Merit-based or competitive processes are followed when applicable.
Intended beneficiaries: Private nonprofit institution/organization, Local, Public nonprofit institution/organization, Anyone/general public and State.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Dependent on the language and direction found in the annual Defense Appropriations Act.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 12.599. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 12.599
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The National September 11 Memorial and Museum and 9/11 Pentagon Memorial Visitor Education CenterWashington Headquarters Services | Closed | $1M – $24M | Jul 10, 2026 | 12.599 |
Defense Innovation OnRampWashington Headquarters Services | Closed | Up to $40M | Jan 27, 2025 | 12.599 |
SEMICONDUCTOR SUPPLY CHAIN AND CYBERSECURITY ASSESSMENTWashington Headquarters Services | Closed | Up to $3M | Oct 18, 2024 | 12.599 |
American Red Cross 2023 AwardWashington Headquarters Services | Closed | $25M | Jun 16, 2023 | 12.599 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 12.599?
12.599 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Congressionally Directed Assistance.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 12.599?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Unrestricted by Entity Type. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.
How much funding does 12.599 provide?
The agency reported $49,000,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.