Air Force Academy Athletic Programs

CFDA 12.801 Active Cooperative Agreement
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$16M FY2026
$13.7M
FY24
$15.9M
FY25
$16M
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 This cooperative agreement supported the athletic programs of the USAFA IAW 10 U.S.C 9462.

Program Objective

To operate and support the United States Air Force Academy athletic program.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Nonprofit Organization

Per 10 U.S.C. 9362, the Secretary of the Air Force may, in accordance with the laws of the State of Incorporation, establish a corporation to support the athletic programs of the Academy. There is only 1 eligible entity, the Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, incorporated in the state of Colorado, and per 10 USC 9362 the Secretary of the Air Force may enter into cooperative agreements with the corporation for the purposes related to the athletic programs of the Academy.

Beneficiaries

  • U.S. Federal Government

No additional information

How to Apply

Award Procedure

10 U.S.C. 9362

Contact Contracting Office

Program details & compliance

Description

The United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) Athletic Program supports the Academy’s mission to build leaders of character for the Air Force and our nation. This program serves as a framework to foster realistic cadet leadership and teamwork skills in a mentally and physically challenging environment.

Mission Categories

Primary: Physical Fitness

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Per 10 U.S.C. 9362, the purpose of assistance is to support the athletic programs of the United States Air Force Academy. The support will be in the form of public education, military training programs; athletic program development, organization and support; character and leadership education and development; and pre-candidate, cadet and staff motivation for a lifetime of service through physical and mentally challenging physical education and fitness programs.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Melissa Campbell
571-256-2427
1060 Air Force Pentagon, 4C149, Washington, DC 20330
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-04-03. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:23:37.