Buffer Zone Protection Program (BZPP)

The BZPP provides funding to increase the preparedness capabilities of jurisdictions responsible for the safety and security of communities surrounding high-priority pre-designated Tier 1 and Tier 2 critical infrastructure and key resource (CIKR) assets, including chemical facilities, financial institutions, nuclear and electric power plants, dams, stadiums, and other high-risk/high-consequence facilities, through allowable planning and equipment acquisition.

Eligibility:

The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only agency eligible to apply for FY 2010 BZPP funds and is responsible for obligating the funds to the appropriate local units of government or other designated recipients. The SAA must coordinate all BZPP activities with their respective State Homeland Security Advisor (HSA).

Total Funding:

$48 Million

Additional Information:

•FY 2010 BZPP FAQs

•FY 2010 BZPP Guidance and Application Kit

•FY 2009 BZPP

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/bzpp/index.shtm

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