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 The result of coordinating these funding sources for the range of potential applicants can dramatically expand the pool of funding for a needed project, in addition to broadening the adoption of the project itself, as well as complying with grant requirements. 2009 2008 Pass-through vs. Direct funding Direct funding bypasses any interim step and provides funding to the recipient in a contract between the federal funder and the state local recipient end-user; for example, the Assistance to Firefighters Grants. Pass-through funding passes from the federal agency to the states, usually with a requirement that the states redistribute at least a set portion (often set at 80 percent for DHS programs) to local agencies. Pass-through can be done through formula grants, competitive grants, or in-kind distribution of equipment, or a combination of these. The federal guidelines dictate the purposes for such funds but state pass-through agencies have significant discretion in limiting the local uses of the funds to state-wide priorities. An example of this is the Emergency Management Performance Grants Program. Defenshield_HALF-ISLAND.qxd 8/19/08 5:52 PM Page 1 Programs that do and don’t require coordination Of course, not every grant program requires collaboration for every type of project. The current manifestation of this requirement began with the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). Because it encompassed five component programs (in the beginning), it was an ideal starting point for documenting coordination of those program funds, with room to add other sources as desired to demonstrate the breadth of the proposed project. It didn’t end there. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program requires coordination, but only for regional projects. The Hospital Preparedness Program from the Department of Health and Human Services requires that recipients certify that they have coordinated, interoperable and redundant communications with police, fire and other emergency management service providers. Several other programs encourage coordination of funding, but don’t require it. The Department of Education’s Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools program requires that memoranda of understanding (MoUs) be in place with at least three emergency management service providers and provides bonus points for additional MoUs. As noted above, the HSGP also provides additional points for multistate and multi-urban area projects. In contrast, some programs (mostly legacy programs) don’t require even a nod to coordination. The Department of Justice’s Justice Assistance Grants, for example, do not require coordination with other funding sources at all, although they certainly should appear as supplemental funding sources on other applications for funding. As with other programs in homeland security funding, when money gets tight, it is the programs and projects that can demonstrate both achievement of outcomes, a measure of project effectiveness and responsible, coordinated use of available funding (whether or not it’s specifically required by the funder) that will continue to thrive. HST Protection for Screening Officers Get 100% Coverage. Maintain Full Visibility. SafePoint Mobile Security Station™ The DS-130 series SafePoint Mobile Security Station is constructed of NIJ Level IIIA components to provide the highest level of protection against threats up to .44 Magnum handguns and is the only mobile, full coverage and field of view, bullet resistant tool on the market. Offering up to 12 square feet of viewing area and several mobility options, the DS-130 series offers protection to security personnel at a variety of locations including screening areas at courthouses, federal buildings, aviation security checkpoints, banks, correctional facilities, embassies or any secure location. SafePoints are available in four levels of protection to satisfy the ballistic threat and mobility requirements of a wide variety of users. Custom sized units and a variety of Camography TM options are also available. Call 800-650-2921 for more information, or visit our website at www.defenshield.com G9 2 00 9 Guide to Homeland Security Grants HS T o day