Grant Details

Grant Details:
Amount: $526,874,100
Open Date for Application: 05/19/2011
Application Due Date: TBA

Description: 

Overview:

The FY 2011 SHSP provides funding to support the implementation of State Homeland Security Strategies to address the identified planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs at the state and local levels to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events. SHSP also provides funding to implement initiatives in the State Preparedness Report. Consistent with the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-53) (“hereafter “9/11 Act”), states are required to ensure that at least 25 percent (25%) of SHSP appropriated funds are dedicated towards law enforcement terrorism prevention-oriented planning, organization, training, exercise, and equipment activities, including those activities which support the development and operation of fusion centers.

Eligibility:

The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only entity eligible to apply to FEMA for SHSP funds. Recipients include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Additional Information:

· FY 2011 HSGP FAQs

· FY 2011 HSGP Guidance and Application Kit

State Contacts & Grant Award Information

Organization Information:
Organization: U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
Website: http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm

Contact Information:
Contact Name: FEMA Call Center
Contact Email: ASK-GMD@dhs.gov
Contact Phone: (866) 927-5646

More Information:
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/hsgp/index.shtm#shsp