Grant Details

Grant Details:
Amount: $54,890,000
Open Date for Application: 05/19/2011
Application Due Date: TBA

Description: 

Overview:

The OPSG Program provides funding to enhance cooperation and coordination among local, tribal, territorial, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in a joint mission to secure the United States’ borders along routes of ingress from international borders to include travel corridors in states bordering Mexico and Canada, as well as states and territories with international water borders.

Eligibility:

The SAA is the only entity eligible to apply to FEMA for OPSG funds. Local units of government at the county level and federally-recognized tribal governments in the states bordering Canada (including Alaska), southern states bordering Mexico, and states and territories with International water borders may apply for FY 2011 OPSG funds through their SAA.

Total Funding:

$54,890,000

Additional Information:

• FY 2011 HSGP FAQs
• FY 2011 HSGP Guidance and Application Kit
• FY 2011 HSGP Investment Planning Worksheet

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#2#2