This department is offering the Enhancing Emergency Communications Grant Program (EECGP) to support governance, planning, training, and exercises for improving interoperable emergency communications in response to natural disasters and acts of terrorism. Applicants must align activities with their Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP). The grant aims to advance DHS priorities and enhance communication capabilities. Eligible projects may involve Geospatial (GIS) issues. Required forms for the application include Investment Justification, Budget Information, Assurances, and Disclosure of Lobbying Activities. The closing date is January 23, 2009, at 12:00:00 AM EST.
Opportunity ID: 43310
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-GPD-001-1969 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (IECGP) |
| 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, Interoperable Emergency Communications |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 56 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.001 — Pilot Demonstration or Earmarked Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| 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 IECGP 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 IECGP Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 22, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $48,575,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Governor of each State and Territory has designated a State Administrative Agency (SAA), which can apply for and administer the funds under IECGP. The SAA is the only agency eligible to apply for IECGP funds. The SAA is responsible for the management and administration of all funds provided through this award and is accountable for all the deadlines, requirements, and limitations of this award. The SAA is responsible for obligating IECGP funds to eligible pass-through recipients, as well as for overseeing and monitoring the activity of these sub-recipients. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | In FY 2009, IECGP provides governance, planning, training and exercise funding to States, territories, and local and tribal governments to carry out initiatives to improve interoperable emergency communications, including communications in collective response to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. All activities proposed under IECGP must be integral to interoperable emergency communications and must be aligned with the goals, objectives, and/or initiatives identified in the grantees approved Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP). If an SAA certifies that its State or Territory has fulfilled such planning, training and exercise objectives, the Program provides the flexibility to purchase interoperable communications equipment with any remaining IECGP funds.IECGP will also advance DHS near-term priorities that are deemed critical to improving interoperable emergency communications and are consistent with the goals and objectives of the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP).Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may or may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issuesThe following are the required forms to be completed in the downloaded application package: * 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: Investment Justification, Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424A, Budget Information, Standard Form 424B Assurances, Standard Form 424C, Budget Information Construction Form (if applicable), Standard Form 424D, Assurances Construction Programs (if applicable), 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 askcsid@dhs.gov 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-001-1969 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (IECGP) |
| 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, Interoperable Emergency Communications |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 56 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.001 — Pilot Demonstration or Earmarked Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| 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 IECGP 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 IECGP Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 22, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $48,575,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Governor of each State and Territory has designated a State Administrative Agency (SAA), which can apply for and administer the funds under IECGP. The SAA is the only agency eligible to apply for IECGP funds. The SAA is responsible for the management and administration of all funds provided through this award and is accountable for all the deadlines, requirements, and limitations of this award. The SAA is responsible for obligating IECGP funds to eligible pass-through recipients, as well as for overseeing and monitoring the activity of these sub-recipients. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | In FY 2009, IECGP provides governance, planning, training and exercise funding to States, territories, and local and tribal governments to carry out initiatives to improve interoperable emergency communications, including communications in collective response to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. All activities proposed under IECGP must be integral to interoperable emergency communications and must be aligned with the goals, objectives, and/or initiatives identified in the grantees approved Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP). If an SAA certifies that its State or Territory has fulfilled such planning, training and exercise objectives, the Program provides the flexibility to purchase interoperable communications equipment with any remaining IECGP funds.IECGP will also advance DHS near-term priorities that are deemed critical to improving interoperable emergency communications and are consistent with the goals and objectives of the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP).Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may or may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issuesThe following are the required forms to be completed in the downloaded application package: * 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: Investment Justification, Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424A, Budget Information, Standard Form 424B Assurances, Standard Form 424C, Budget Information Construction Form (if applicable), Standard Form 424D, Assurances Construction Programs (if applicable), 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 askcsid@dhs.gov Email:askcsid@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-GPD-001-1969 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (IECGP) |
| 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, Interoperable Emergency Communications |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 56 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.001 — Pilot Demonstration or Earmarked Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| 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 IECGP Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $48,575,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Governor of each State and Territory has designated a State Administrative Agency (SAA), which can apply for and administer the funds under IECGP. The SAA is the only agency eligible to apply for IECGP funds. The SAA is responsible for the management and administration of all funds provided through this award and is accountable for all the deadlines, requirements, and limitations of this award. The SAA is responsible for obligating IECGP funds to eligible pass-through recipients, as well as for overseeing and monitoring the activity of these sub-recipients. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | In FY 2009, IECGP provides governance, planning, training and exercise funding to States, territories, and local and tribal governments to carry out initiatives to improve interoperable emergency communications, including communications in collective response to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. All activities proposed under IECGP must be integral to interoperable emergency communications and must be aligned with the goals, objectives, and/or initiatives identified in the grantees approved Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP). If an SAA certifies that its State or Territory has fulfilled such planning, training and exercise objectives, the Program provides the flexibility to purchase interoperable communications equipment with any remaining IECGP funds.IECGP will also advance DHS near-term priorities that are deemed critical to improving interoperable emergency communications and are consistent with the goals and objectives of the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP).Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may or may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issuesThe following are the required forms to be completed in the downloaded application package: * 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: Investment Justification, Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424A, Budget Information, Standard Form 424B Assurances, Standard Form 424C, Budget Information Construction Form (if applicable), Standard Form 424D, Assurances Construction Programs (if applicable), 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 askcsid@dhs.gov Email:askcsid@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-GPD-001-1969 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (IECGP) |
| 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, Interoperable Emergency Communications |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 56 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.001 — Pilot Demonstration or Earmarked Projects |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| 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 IECGP Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $48,575,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The Governor of each State and Territory has designated a State Administrative Agency (SAA), which can apply for and administer the funds under IECGP. The SAA is the only agency eligible to apply for IECGP funds. The SAA is responsible for the management and administration of all funds provided through this award and is accountable for all the deadlines, requirements, and limitations of this award. The SAA is responsible for obligating IECGP funds to eligible pass-through recipients, as well as for overseeing and monitoring the activity of these sub-recipients. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | In FY 2009, IECGP provides governance, planning, training and exercise funding to States, territories, and local and tribal governments to carry out initiatives to improve interoperable emergency communications, including communications in collective response to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters. All activities proposed under IECGP must be integral to interoperable emergency communications and must be aligned with the goals, objectives, and/or initiatives identified in the grantees approved Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP). If an SAA certifies that its State or Territory has fulfilled such planning, training and exercise objectives, the Program provides the flexibility to purchase interoperable communications equipment with any remaining IECGP funds.
IECGP will also advance DHS near-term priorities that are deemed critical to improving interoperable emergency communications and are consistent with the goals and objectives of the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP). Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may or may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issues The following are the required forms to be completed in the downloaded application package: * 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: Investment Justification, Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance, Standard Form 424A, Budget Information, Standard Form 424B Assurances, Standard Form 424C, Budget Information Construction Form (if applicable), Standard Form 424D, Assurances Construction Programs (if applicable), 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:
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 askcsid@dhs.gov Email: askcsid@dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.001 | PKG00009965 | Jan 23, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
43310 SF424-2.0.pdf
43310 SF424B-1.1.pdf
43310 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
43310 SF424C-1.0.pdf
43310 SF424A-1.0.pdf
43310 SF424D-1.1.pdf
43310 Other-1.1.pdf
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