To view this site you need Adobe Flash Player and your browser must allow javaScripts. Go here to get the latest Flash Player. STATE & LOCAL MANAGERS’ GUIDE TO Homeland Security GRANTS & GRANTS FUNDING Eligible Applicants: The SAA is the only agency eligible to apply for BZPP funds and is responsible for obligating BZPP funds to the appropriate responsible units of government or other designated recipients. The identity and location of BZPP sites are considered sensitive information and are provided only to appropriate state and local officials. 2009 2008 made directly to transit agencies; the State Administrative Agency (SAA) is no longer the grantee. Identified transit systems, including rail, intracity bus and ferry systems, are eligible to receive funding. TSGP basic eligibility is derived from UASI. Eligible transit agencies were identified using a comprehensive, empirically grounded risk analysis model. Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP) Funding Agency: DHS Deadline: 1/13/2009 Total Funding Available in FY 2009: $388,600,000 Purpose: As a component of the Infrastructure Protection Program (IPP), the TSGP provides funds to owners and operators of transit systems (intra-city bus, commuter bus and passenger rail) to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism, major disasters and other emergencies. Eligible Applicants: In FY09, awards will be DQE_Everybody-halfpg2.qxd 1/16/07 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) Funding Agency: DHS Deadline: 1/13/09 Total Funding Available in FY 2009: $388,600,000 Purpose: PSGP funds support increased port-wide risk management; enhanced domain awareness; training and exercises; and further capabilities to prevent, detect, respond to and recover from attacks involving improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and other non-conventional weapons. Eligible Applicants: Entities covered by an Area Maritime Security Plan (AMSP) may an application. However, Con9:44submit AM Page 1 gress has directed DHS to apply these funds to the highest risk ports; therefore, seven port areas have been selected as Group I (highest risk) and 48 port areas have been selected as Group II. Group I has been allocated $210,649,989, and Group II has been allocated $140,014,000. Ports not identified in Group I or II are eligible to apply as a Group III or All Other Port Areas applicant, competing for a total of $32,936,011. Ferry systems have been allocated $5,000,000. Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) Funding Agency: DHS Deadline: 4/01/09 (forecast) Total Funding Available in FY 2009: $565,000,000 Purpose: The purpose of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program is to award one-year grants directly to fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical services (EMS) organizations in order to enhance their abilities with respect to fire and firerelated hazards. DIGNITY IN THE MIDST OF DISASTER. The Everybody Coffin provides response organizations with an alternative for managing mass fatalities by using a recognizable and traditional solution to a nontraditional problem. This unique coffin, with its patented, all natural wood design, allows for flat storage, assembly without tools and efficient stacking.For around $200, municipalities, hospitals and others now have an option when dealing with this public, yet personal issue. TM For more information on the Everybody coffin please call 1-800-355-4628 or visit dqeready.com/everybody ® 2007 DQE, Inc. Ready now for what’s next. TM 2 009 Guide to Homeland Security Grants H ST o da y G13