The Department of Homeland Security is offering grants for the development of NET Guard Teams to provide IT and communications assistance during emergencies. This program aims to recruit volunteers with IT expertise to help in restoring IT and communications systems post-disaster. These teams will offer temporary solutions for government, non-profit, and private sector entities. Funded projects may involve Geospatial (GIS) issues. Eligible applicants are encouraged to partner with local public safety, emergency management, and non-governmental entities. Applications must be submitted before the deadline on July 18, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 42069
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-08-NPD-053-1912 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2008 Citizen Corps Program National Emergency Technology Guard (NET Guard) Guidance and Application Kit |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Citizen Corps Technology, Information Technology, Communications Response Teams |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.053 — Citizen Corps |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 18, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 02, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2008 All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM, July 2, 2008. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2008 All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM, July 2, 2008. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 17, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $80,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $80,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | Jurisdictions will develop pilot NET Guard Teams to test and further evaluate and develop the NET Guard program concept. The NET Guard program will build teams of volunteers with IT and communications expertise to assist localities in responding and recovering from incidents that cause significant damage or destruction to IT and communications infrastructure. NET Guard Teams will be designed to provide emergency, temporary reconstitution of IT and communications systems, or installation of emergency, temporary IT and communications systems, for governmental entities, private non-profit entities performing governmental functions, and private sector entities providing essential services. NET Guard teams may also surge additional IT and communications resources to assist entities with emergency IT and communications systems activities. NET Guard is envisioned as part of the Citizen Corps grassroots network of local volunteer teams, organized in partnership among local public safety, emergency management, non-profit, for profit, and other non-governmental entities, and affiliated with local Citizen Corps Councils. Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may or may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issues. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/GetGrantFromFedgrants;jsessionid=LbtBt4711lYvzp2rMgNPdb22QxfmPGQzsGTyNQyJ6TNy4zc5BWMv!1547146549?opportunity=DHS-08-NPD-053-1912&agencycode=DHS-DHS |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID)
askcsid@dhs.gov 1-800-368-6498 Email:askcsid@dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Per program office request, the close date has been modified. | Jul 02, 2008 | |
| Per program office request, the URL announcement has been modified | Jul 02, 2008 | |
| Jun 20, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-08-NPD-053-1912 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2008 Citizen Corps Program National Emergency Technology Guard (NET Guard) Guidance and Application Kit |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Citizen Corps Technology, Information Technology, Communications Response Teams |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.053 — Citizen Corps |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 18, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 02, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2008 All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM, July 2, 2008. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 18, 2008 All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM, July 2, 2008. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 17, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $80,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $80,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | Jurisdictions will develop pilot NET Guard Teams to test and further evaluate and develop the NET Guard program concept. The NET Guard program will build teams of volunteers with IT and communications expertise to assist localities in responding and recovering from incidents that cause significant damage or destruction to IT and communications infrastructure. NET Guard Teams will be designed to provide emergency, temporary reconstitution of IT and communications systems, or installation of emergency, temporary IT and communications systems, for governmental entities, private non-profit entities performing governmental functions, and private sector entities providing essential services. NET Guard teams may also surge additional IT and communications resources to assist entities with emergency IT and communications systems activities. NET Guard is envisioned as part of the Citizen Corps grassroots network of local volunteer teams, organized in partnership among local public safety, emergency management, non-profit, for profit, and other non-governmental entities, and affiliated with local Citizen Corps Councils. Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may or may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issues. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/GetGrantFromFedgrants;jsessionid=LbtBt4711lYvzp2rMgNPdb22QxfmPGQzsGTyNQyJ6TNy4zc5BWMv!1547146549?opportunity=DHS-08-NPD-053-1912&agencycode=DHS-DHS |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID)
askcsid@dhs.gov 1-800-368-6498 Email:askcsid@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-08-NPD-053-1912 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2008 Citizen Corps Program National Emergency Technology Guard (NET Guard) Guidance and Application Kit |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Citizen Corps Technology, Information Technology, Communications Response Teams |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.053 — Citizen Corps |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2008 All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM, July 2, 2008. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 01, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $80,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $80,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | Jurisdictions will develop pilot NET Guard Teams to test and further evaluate and develop the NET Guard program concept. The NET Guard program will build teams of volunteers with IT and communications expertise to assist localities in responding and recovering from incidents that cause significant damage or destruction to IT and communications infrastructure. NET Guard Teams will be designed to provide emergency, temporary reconstitution of IT and communications systems, or installation of emergency, temporary IT and communications systems, for governmental entities, private non-profit entities performing governmental functions, and private sector entities providing essential services. NET Guard teams may also surge additional IT and communications resources to assist entities with emergency IT and communications systems activities. NET Guard is envisioned as part of the Citizen Corps grassroots network of local volunteer teams, organized in partnership among local public safety, emergency management, non-profit, for profit, and other non-governmental entities, and affiliated with local Citizen Corps Councils. Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may or may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issues. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/GetGrantFromFedgrants;jsessionid=LbtBt4711lYvzp2rMgNPdb22QxfmPGQzsGTyNQyJ6TNy4zc5BWMv!1547146549?opportunity=DHS-08-NPD-053-1912&agencycode=DHS-DHS |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID)
askcsid@dhs.gov 1-800-368-6498 Email:askcsid@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-08-NPD-053-1912 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2008 Citizen Corps Program National Emergency Technology Guard (NET Guard) Guidance and Application Kit |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Citizen Corps Technology, Information Technology, Communications Response Teams |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.053 — Citizen Corps |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 20, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 02, 2008 All applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM, July 2, 2008. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 01, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $80,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $80,000 |
| Award Floor: | $80,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | Jurisdictions will develop pilot NET Guard Teams to test and further evaluate and develop the NET Guard program concept. The NET Guard program will build teams of volunteers with IT and communications expertise to assist localities in responding and recovering from incidents that cause significant damage or destruction to IT and communications infrastructure. NET Guard Teams will be designed to provide emergency, temporary reconstitution of IT and communications systems, or installation of emergency, temporary IT and communications systems, for governmental entities, private non-profit entities performing governmental functions, and private sector entities providing essential services. NET Guard teams may also surge additional IT and communications resources to assist entities with emergency IT and communications systems activities. NET Guard is envisioned as part of the Citizen Corps grassroots network of local volunteer teams, organized in partnership among local public safety, emergency management, non-profit, for profit, and other non-governmental entities, and affiliated with local Citizen Corps Councils. Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may or may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issues. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID)
askcsid@dhs.gov 1-800-368-6498 Email:askcsid@dhs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 42069 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> NET Guard Guidance update with extension dates.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) askcsid@dhs.gov 1-800-368-6498 Email: askcsid@dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.053 | PKG00007616 | Jun 18, 2008 | Jul 18, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42069 SF424-2.0.pdf
42069 ED_CertificationDebarment-1.1.pdf
42069 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
42069 Budget-1.1.pdf
42069 Project-1.1.pdf
42069 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
42069 SF424A-1.0.pdf
42069 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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