Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant

The Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant, identified by solicitation number DEAAG 2026-01-02, is an award issued by the Texas Military Preparedness Commission within the Office of the Governor to the City of El Paso. This grant provides 4,000,000.00 dollars to support the Kay Bailey Desalination Plant in support of Fort Bliss, in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 436, Subchapter E. The funding is designated for property purchase, infrastructure, redevelopment, or equipment specifically for defense worker training in communities impacted by base realignment and closure actions. The agreement operates on a cost-reimbursement basis for allowable costs that are directly allocable to the project. According to the associated purchase order 27-00232, the performance period for this award concludes on October 22, 2026. This initiative reflects a strategic effort by the state of Texas to provide economic adjustment assistance and infrastructure support to regions affected by military base changes.