This grant by the Department of Homeland Security aims to enhance infrastructure security measures at the State and local levels to safeguard critical infrastructure from terrorism threats. The program supports the development and implementation of Buffer Zone Plans (BZPs) by providing financial assistance for planning and acquiring security equipment. BZPs assist in fortifying preventive and protective measures to deter terrorist activities near high-risk critical infrastructure assets. Collaboration between DHS, State, and local authorities is crucial in enhancing preparedness and security for communities surrounding the designated critical infrastructure sites. Application requirements and necessary forms are detailed in the grant guidance document.
Opportunity ID: 43302
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-GPD-078-1965 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Buffer Zone Protection Program (BZPP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 51 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.078 — Buffer Zone Protection Plan (BZPP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 05, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 08, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Buffer Zone Protection Program Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Buffer Zone Protection Program Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 22, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $48,575,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Governor of each State has designated a State Administrative Agency (SAA) to apply for and administer the funds under the FY 2009 BZPP. The SAA is the only agency eligible to apply for FY 2009 BZPP funds and is responsible for obligating the BZPP funds to the appropriate local units of government or other designated recipients.
See the full FY 2009 BZPP Guidance and Application Kit for a list of eligible States and territories. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The BZPP is a targeted infrastructure security activity that provides funding to build security and risk-management capabilities at the State and local levels that will help prevent and protect CIKR from acts of terrorism. Specifically, the program helps to implement Buffer Zone Plans (BZPs) by providing funds to support planning and equipment acquisition. BZPs help identify preventive and protective measures that make it more difficult for terrorists to conduct surveillance or launch attacks within the immediate vicinity of high-risk CIKR assets. BZPs are developed in cooperation between DHS and State and local officials and help increase the preparedness capabilities of the local jurisdictions responsible for the safety and security of communities surrounding the high-risk CIKR assets.* Please note that these required forms may fall under either the mandatory or optional document headings in the application package. Please reference the grant guidance document for instructions and specific information regarding attachments. Required Forms: Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424A, Budget Information, Standard Form 424B Assurances, Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Centralized Scheduling & Information Desk (CSID) Help Line
(800) 368-6498 Email:askcsid@dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Per program office request, close date has been modified. | Jan 08, 2009 | |
| Per program office request. | Jan 08, 2009 | |
| Nov 14, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-GPD-078-1965 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Buffer Zone Protection Program (BZPP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 51 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.078 — Buffer Zone Protection Plan (BZPP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 05, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 08, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Buffer Zone Protection Program Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Buffer Zone Protection Program Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 22, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $48,575,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Governor of each State has designated a State Administrative Agency (SAA) to apply for and administer the funds under the FY 2009 BZPP. The SAA is the only agency eligible to apply for FY 2009 BZPP funds and is responsible for obligating the BZPP funds to the appropriate local units of government or other designated recipients.
See the full FY 2009 BZPP Guidance and Application Kit for a list of eligible States and territories. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The BZPP is a targeted infrastructure security activity that provides funding to build security and risk-management capabilities at the State and local levels that will help prevent and protect CIKR from acts of terrorism. Specifically, the program helps to implement Buffer Zone Plans (BZPs) by providing funds to support planning and equipment acquisition. BZPs help identify preventive and protective measures that make it more difficult for terrorists to conduct surveillance or launch attacks within the immediate vicinity of high-risk CIKR assets. BZPs are developed in cooperation between DHS and State and local officials and help increase the preparedness capabilities of the local jurisdictions responsible for the safety and security of communities surrounding the high-risk CIKR assets.* Please note that these required forms may fall under either the mandatory or optional document headings in the application package. Please reference the grant guidance document for instructions and specific information regarding attachments. Required Forms: Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424A, Budget Information, Standard Form 424B Assurances, Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Centralized Scheduling & Information Desk (CSID) Help Line
(800) 368-6498 Email:askcsid@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-GPD-078-1965 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Buffer Zone Protection Program (BZPP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 51 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.078 — Buffer Zone Protection Plan (BZPP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 08, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Buffer Zone Protection Program Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $48,575,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Governor of each State has designated a State Administrative Agency (SAA) to apply for and administer the funds under the FY 2009 BZPP. The SAA is the only agency eligible to apply for FY 2009 BZPP funds and is responsible for obligating the BZPP funds to the appropriate local units of government or other designated recipients.
See the full FY 2009 BZPP Guidance and Application Kit for a list of eligible States and territories. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The BZPP is a targeted infrastructure security activity that provides funding to build security and risk-management capabilities at the State and local levels that will help prevent and protect CIKR from acts of terrorism. Specifically, the program helps to implement Buffer Zone Plans (BZPs) by providing funds to support planning and equipment acquisition. BZPs help identify preventive and protective measures that make it more difficult for terrorists to conduct surveillance or launch attacks within the immediate vicinity of high-risk CIKR assets. BZPs are developed in cooperation between DHS and State and local officials and help increase the preparedness capabilities of the local jurisdictions responsible for the safety and security of communities surrounding the high-risk CIKR assets.* Please note that these required forms may fall under either the mandatory or optional document headings in the application package. Please reference the grant guidance document for instructions and specific information regarding attachments. Required Forms: Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424A, Budget Information, Standard Form 424B Assurances, Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Centralized Scheduling & Information Desk (CSID) Help Line
(800) 368-6498 Email:askcsid@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-GPD-078-1965 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Buffer Zone Protection Program (BZPP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Homeland Security – Preparedness |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 51 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.078 — Buffer Zone Protection Plan (BZPP) |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 13, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Buffer Zone Protection Program Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $48,575,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $200,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Governor of each State has designated a State Administrative Agency (SAA) to apply for and administer the funds under the FY 2009 BZPP. The SAA is the only agency eligible to apply for FY 2009 BZPP funds and is responsible for obligating the BZPP funds to the appropriate local units of government or other designated recipients.
See the full FY 2009 BZPP Guidance and Application Kit for a list of eligible States and territories. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The BZPP is a targeted infrastructure security activity that provides funding to build security and risk-management capabilities at the State and local levels that will help prevent and protect CIKR from acts of terrorism. Specifically, the program helps to implement Buffer Zone Plans (BZPs) by providing funds to support planning and equipment acquisition. BZPs help identify preventive and protective measures that make it more difficult for terrorists to conduct surveillance or launch attacks within the immediate vicinity of high-risk CIKR assets. BZPs are developed in cooperation between DHS and State and local officials and help increase the preparedness capabilities of the local jurisdictions responsible for the safety and security of communities surrounding the high-risk CIKR assets.
* Please note that these required forms may fall under either the mandatory or optional document headings in the application package. Please reference the grant guidance document for instructions and specific information regarding attachments. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
FEMA Call Center
(866) 927-5646 Email:ASK-GMD@dhs.gov |
Related Documents
There are no related documents on this grant.
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Centralized Scheduling & Information Desk (CSID) Help Line (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.078 | PKG00009964 | Jan 23, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
43302 SF424-2.0.pdf
43302 SF424B-1.1.pdf
43302 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
43302 SF424C-1.0.pdf
43302 SF424A-1.0.pdf
43302 SF424D-1.1.pdf
43302 Other-1.1.pdf
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