OpportunityTitle: Fiscal Year 2009 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
CategoryExplanation: Homeland Security &#150; Preparedness
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: The Governor of each State and territory is required to designate a State Administrative Agency (SAA) to apply for and administer the funds awarded under HSGP.  The SAA is the only entity eligible to apply to FEMA for HSGP funds.
Description: The HSGP is a primary funding mechanism for building and sustaining national preparedness capabilities. The HSGP is comprised of four interconnected grant programs: State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS), and Citizen Corps Program (CCP). Together, these grants fund a range of preparedness activities, including planning, organization, equipment purchase, training, exercises, and management and administration. Per the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-53) and the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 (Public Law 110-329), States are also required to ensure that at least 25 percent of their SHSP award funds and 25 percent of their UASI award funds are dedicated towards law enforcement terrorism prevention activities.* Please note that these required forms may fall under either the mandatory or optional document headings in the application package. Please reference the grant guidance document for instructions and specific information regarding attachments. Required Forms: Investment Justification Report from the Grants Reporting Tool (see guidancebelow for more information, for grantees with UASI Urban Areas: an overview of the UAWG structure and a list of members and their associated jurisdictions, Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424A, Budget Information, Standard Form 424B Assurances, Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, Standard Form 424C, Budget Information &#150; Construction Form (if applicable), Standard Form 424D, Assurances &#150; Construction Programs (if applicable)
GrantorContactEmailDescription: askcsid@dhs.gov
GrantorContactText: Centralized Scheduling &amp; Information Desk (CSID) Help Line &lt;br/&gt;(800) 368-6498 &lt;br/&gt;
CloseDateExplanation: Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Homeland Security Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit.