ALCGPSC 119/25 - SUBJ: FY26 MORALE, WELL‐BEING, AND RECREATION (MWR)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (CIF) REQUEST FOR PROJECTS

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ALCGPSC 119/25
SSIC 1710

SUBJ: FY26 MORALE, WELL‐BEING, AND RECREATION (MWR)
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND (CIF) REQUEST FOR PROJECTS
A. Coast Guard Morale, Well‐Being, and Recreation Manual,
COMDTINST M1710.13D
B. Coast Guard Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities (NAFI),
COMDTINST 7010.5D
C. Morale, Well-Being, and Recreation Project Capital Improvement Fund Administration, SILC-PGTO-36 11 29 17 00-07
D. Civil Engineering Manual, COMDTINST M11000.11B

1. Community Services Command (CSC) is soliciting projects for the
FY26 MWR CIF. This opportunity is available to all Coast Guard units desiring to improve their local MWR programs. The intent of this program is to fund large projects (greater than $25,000) that significantly impact unit MWR service delivery. Per References (A) and (B), the focus is on MWR Category A and B activities, but Category C activities will be considered as they can create long-term revenues and profits to support unit MWR operations. Funding for projects is through Nonappropriated Funds (NAF), which have no fiscal year timing restrictions.

2. Background:
a. In FY21, the CIF was created to support large MWR projects,
including Child Development Centers, in the Coast Guard's continuing
effort to improve the readiness, retention, and resiliency of the CG
family. The CIF is funded from Coast Guard Exchange (CGX) profits in
years of significant profitability.
b. Since FY21, 853 projects were submitted from CG units totaling
$100.7M and 349 projects totaling $21.6M approved/completed.
c. Pictures of some completed projects can be found at:
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https://www.coastguardmwr.org/cif
d. To align with Force Design 2028 and ensure the sustainable health and well-being of our workforce, this year’s list will focus heavily on Category A MWR activities; specifically, physical fitness equipment.

3. FY26 Process for Project Submission:
a. Units must submit their request through their Commanding Officer to the designated MWR Director for that Area of Responsibility (AOR), the Regional MWR Director at the lead Base in each District. The Regional MWR Directors will provide the required submission format to units in their AOR for consolidation. Any project(s) previously submitted but not awarded in prior years should be resubmitted for consideration in FY26. Projects prioritized on a District consolidated CIF list are not guaranteed funding.
b. All submissions will be prioritized within each District by the Regional MWR Directors in conjunction with District leadership and forwarded to CSC. This priority will be taken into consideration, but the final prioritization resides with the MWR Capital Improvement Board (CIB).
c. Once this message is released, per reference (C), Community Service Asset Line (CSAL) Managers shall conduct a Pre-CIB Information Session to include CSC, Facility Asset Managers (FAMS), & MWR Directors.
d. The MWR CIB will convene and review submissions to develop final project prioritization. The goal is to ensure equity across the service. The CIB is led by CSC and includes key stakeholders from across the CG. The MWR CIF project list will be developed by the CIB and presented to the NPCBOD for approval, subject to the availability of funds.
e. Units with projects selected for CIF funding will be notified by email as funds become available after the NPCBOD approves the priorities for the year. An ALCGPSC will be released to provide additional guidance following approval of the list.
f. All procurements shall be made in accordance with Reference (B).
Items meeting requirements for inclusion on unit property records shall be recorded in Oracle Fixed Assets Module (FAM) as required. Items procured with these funds will be recorded as appropriated fund property.
g. If actual costs of projects exceed the approved requested amount, the unit must cover the additional cost. Should the unit be unable to cover costs, the project may be cancelled.
h. Benefiting units must send pictures (before and after) of completed projects to the following email address: csc-cif@uscgmwr.org.
i. When a project is completed, CSC requires documentation to assist
APF reimbursement for MWR activities authorized APF support.
j. Each project POC is responsible for compiling all approved receipts for projects and receiving reports, then forward to CSC via csc-cif@uscgmwr.org.

4. Projects fall into the following MWR categories:
a. CAT A: Fitness ‐ Indoor Gyms; Fitness ‐ Outdoor Gyms; Fitness,
Basketball Courts; Fitness‐Indoor Courts (Volleyball/Racquetball);
Fitness ‐ Outdoor Fields/Courts; Indoor/Outdoor Recreation; Unit
Events; Other.
b. CAT B: CDC programs; Youth Programs; Auto Hobby; Bowling;
Library; Theater; Pool; Arts & Crafts; Other.
c. CAT C: Food & Beverage Operations; Lodging; Watercraft;
RV Lot; Lodging (Campgrounds); Golf; Other. Note: New Category C activities will be considered but must be accompanied by a business case analysis ‐ the CSC MWR program has a sample if necessary.

5. Project Types:
a. Non-construction Projects: Considered large equipment and supply procurements: gym equipment, outdoor recreational equipment, CDC equipment. Projects are required to be completed within 1 year. Most CIF projects fall into this category. Some projects are construction adjacent. Follow guidance in 5(b) for determination.
b. Construction Projects: More complex and require more time and coordination to execute. Therefore, the execution window is a 2‐year cycle or longer. Projects awarded in FY26 are generally expected to be completed by FY27. All construction projects that recapitalize or improve Coast Guard owned facilities must be executed in accordance with References (B) through (D), and in close coordination with the Facility Asset Manager (FAM) at the servicing CEU. Assigning a Contracting Officer and a Shore Asset Management (SAM) project number for any construction project is mandatory. The CSC NAF KO will support the execution of these CIF projects alongside the CEU staff.
(1) Per reference (C), units are required to adhere to the following steps for all construction project requests:
(a) Unit initiates Appendix A_CIF MWR PGTO Project
Submittal Form.
(b) Units shall use discretion and route construction type projects through their servicing CEU, who will then determine if a project is construction or non-construction. This step is crucial to the execution of all construction projects. Submissions without this step included will not be considered for approval by the CIB.
(c) A copy of the PGTO can be found at: https://www.coastguardmwr.org/cif.
(2) Regional MWR Directors shall ensure requirements are
met before submitting construction projects. As noted in paragraph 5(b) of this message, servicing CEUs will help guide units through the applicable civil engineering processes including coordinating communications with the FAM and/or Facilities Engineer. Construction projects without an assigned SAM project number will not be considered.

6. FY26 Projected Timeline:
17 OCT: FY26 Unit Submissions Due to Regional MWR Director
24 OCT: FY26 District Approved Consolidated Project List Due to CSC
20 NOV: MWR CIB Held to Review FY26 Projects and Develop NCPBOD
Recommendation
04 DEC: Notification of FY26 Project Approvals

7. Any questions can be directed to csc-cif@uscgmwr.org or to the
appropriate cognizant authority for MWR purposes. POCs by District:
Base Boston (Northeast District): CIV Julia Rosa (857) 416‐3291 or
Julia.A.Bell@uscg.mil
Base Portsmouth (East District): CIV Jeffrey Wapner (757) 483‐8671 or
Jeffrey.D.Wapner@uscg.mil
Base Miami (Southeast District): ENS Nico Berrios (305) 535‐7676 or
Nico.V.Berrios@uscg.mil
Base NOLA (Heartland District): CWO Robert Arseneaux (504) 253‐4795 or
Robert.M.Arseneaux@uscg.mil
Base Cleveland (Great Lakes District): CWO Jaime Mara (216) 902‐6282 or
Jaime.L.Mara@uscg.mil
Base Alameda (Southwest District): CSC Russell Sunderland (510) 437‐3832 or Russell.W.Sunderland@uscg.mil
Base Seattle (Northwest District): CIV James Graddy (206) 217‐6357 or
James.A.Graddy@uscg.mil
Base Honolulu (Oceania District): LT Michael Adkins (808) 842‐2018 or
Michael.A.Adkins@uscg.mil
Base Kodiak (Arctic District): CIV Alvina Smith (907) 487‐5059 or
Alvina.J.Smith@uscg.mil
Mission Readiness Product Line: LCDR Erick Jackson (510) 610‐0322 or
Erick.D.Jackson@uscg.mil
Community Service Asset Line Manager: CIV Reem Habib (949) 678‐4907
or Reem.N.Habib2@uscg.mil
CSC: CWO2 Jordan Drew (757) 842‐4927 or Jordan.G.Drew@uscg.mil.

8. CAPT A. R. Jones, Commander, Personnel Service Center (CG-PSC), sends.

9. Internet release is authorized.