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Defense Civilian Training Corps
Budget Figures
- FY25
- $27.1M
- FY26
- $8.75M
FY2026 award data is a partial year — USASpending awards are reported on a rolling basis and the fiscal year does not close until September 30. why →
No research dossier for this program — dossiers cover 50 of 326 programs, ranked by FY2026 requested dollars. why →
Budget Line Items(workbook-cited)
Exhibit R-1
| Account | Org | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | OSD | FY25 Enacted | $27.1M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | OSD | FY25 Total | $27.1M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | OSD | FY26 Disc. Request | $8.75M |
| Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Defense-Wide | OSD | FY26 Total | $8.75M |
Budget Details(R-2/P-40 facts)
| Project | All Prior Years | FY24 Actuals | FY25 Total | FY26 Base | FY26 Request |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 852: Defense Civilian Training Corps | $55.0M | $0 | $27.1M | $8.75M | $8.75M |
| Program Element | $55.0M | $0 | $27.1M | $8.75M | $8.75M |
Program Narratives
Mission— Defense Civilian Training Corps
The FY 2026 request for DCTC includes $8.752 thousands of discretionary and $0 thousands of mandatory (reconciliation) for a total of $8.752 thousands. The Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) program is directed by 10 U.S.C. Ch 113 with the purpose to prepare selected students for public service and meet critical skill gaps in acquisition, digital and critical technologies, science, engineering, finance, and other civilian occupations determined by the Secretary of Defense. Chapter 113 requires the Secretary of Defense, acting through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)), to establish units at any accredited civilian educational institution authorized to grant baccalaureate degrees. Using Chapter 113 direction and FY 2023 and FY 2024 DCTC appropriated funding, both an add by Congress (the PB23 and PB24 request did not include a request for DCTC funding), the USD(A&S) initiated in August 2023 a pilot two-year (junior and senior) program preparing future acquisition and sustainment civilians, with four DCTC pilot units deployed at four universities. The first DCTC cohort was comprised of 85 undergraduate scholars who started DCTC in August 2023 and graduated May 2025.. The second DCTC cohort started in August 2024 and is comprised of 100 undergraduate scholars (juniors). The third cohort was selected in December 2024 and graduates in May 2027. The DCTC pilot program is completed and ends with graduation of the third cohort. The DCTC program provides scholar education and development through DoD-context undergraduate classes and DoD real-world challenge projects sponsored by DoD field organizations which also host project-based summer internships with mentoring. DCTC classes cover DoD mission, structure and functions, the defense acquisition system and functions, innovation and technical literacy. The DCTC program includes completion of scholar security clearances and use of hiring authorities at graduation for immediate placement in jobs at DoD organizations. DCTC strengthens the DoD talent (supply-side) pipeline with new-hire DoD civilians, prepared for DoD acquisition and sustainment mission careers, accelerated in development and readiness for public service and contributing day-one as national security professionals to the DoD acquisition and sustainment mission. Again, the DCTC pilot program is completed and ends with graduation of the third cohort.
Mission— Defense Civilian Training Corps
The Defense Civilian Training Corps (DCTC) program is directed by 10 U.S.C. Ch 113 with the purpose to prepare selected students for public service and meet critical skill gaps in acquisition, digital and critical technologies, science, engineering, finance, and other civilian occupations determined by the Secretary of Defense. With the requested FY 2026 funding, DoD will continue the two-year DCTC acquisition and sustainment-focused education and development program, piloting with the four universities and testing model improvements.
No follow-the-dollar view — this program's awards haven't been crosswalked at high confidence (flows cover 17 of 326 programs). why →
Lobbying Mentions
Showing 25 of 179 from the Senate LDA disclosure database.
S 4921/HR 8774 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 including issues related to Air Force, Navy and Marine C
HR 9028, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 aviation safety ce
PL 118-83, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 HR 9028/S 4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Developm
HR 9028/S 4796, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 aviation sa
STEM, workforce education and training. Apprenticeships for credentials and employment. Workforce innovation and opportu
FY24 Department of Defense Appropriations Act. FY24 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
STEM, workforce education and training. Apprenticeships for credentials and employment. Workforce innovation and opportu
FY24 Supplemental appropriations. FY25 Department of Defense Appropriations Act. FY25 State, Foreign Operations, and Rel
H.R.8774 & S.4921 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025. H.R.8771 & S. 4797 - Department of State, Foreign Op
H.R.8774 & S.4921 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025. H.R.8771 & S. 4797 - Department of State, Foreign Op
H.R.8774 & S.4921 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025. H.R.8771 & S. 4797 - Department of State, Foreign Op
H.R.8774 & S.4921 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025. H.R.8771 & S. 4797 - Department of State, Foreign Op
H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act, 2025. H.Con.Res.14 & S.Con.Res.7 - Concurrent Resoluti
H.R.1968 - Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act, 2025. H.Con.Res.14 & S.Con.Res.7 - Concurrent Resoluti
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. H.Con.Res.14 & S.Con.Res.7 - Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 202
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act. H.Con.Res.14 & S.Con.Res.7 - Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 202
STEM, workforce education and training. Apprenticeships for credentials and employment. Workforce innovation and opportu
H.R.1 - One Big Beautiful Bill Act and implementation (P.L.119-21). H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Ex
H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fisc
H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fisc
H.R.4016 & S.2572 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026. H.R.5342 & 2354 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Relat
H.R.4016 & S.2572 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026. H.R.5342 & 2354 - Commerce, Justice, Science and Relat
Issues and funding related to Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Defense Appropriations (HR 4365 / S 2587); FY24 Homeland Security
Issues and funding related to Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Defense Appropriations (HR 8774 / Senate bill number not yet assig
Issues and funding related to Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Defense Appropriations (HR 8774 / S 4921); FY25 Homeland Security