The Department of Homeland Security is offering the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) to enhance catastrophic incident preparedness in high-risk urban areas. The program aims to improve coordination of regional all-hazard planning, develop integrated planning communities, and link operational needs to resource allocation. Through innovative approaches in planning and personnel, RCPGP addresses shortcomings in existing plans, builds regional planning processes, and enhances national security and resilience for catastrophic events. Applicants need to complete various required forms outlined in the grant guidance document. The closing date for applications is March 20, 2009, 12:00:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 43300
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-GPD-111-1967 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| 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: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.111 — Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 05, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program Grant Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program Grant Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 19, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $31,002,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,617,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 9 States – Eligible applicants under the FY 2009 RCPGP include the pre-designated eleven (11) high-risk, high-consequence urban areas within the ten (10) RCPGP sites that received funding under RCPGP in the FY 2008 grant cycle. The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only entity eligible formally to apply for RCPGP funds.
Tables 1 and 2 in the FY 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit list the allocations available to each RCPGP site and pre-designated high-risk, high-consequence urban area through the FY 2009 RCPGP. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The purpose of the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) is to enhance catastrophic incident preparedness in selected high-risk, high-consequence urban areas. RCPGP is intended to support coordination of regional all-hazard planning for catastrophic events, including the development of integrated planning communities, plans, protocols, and procedures to manage a catastrophic event. RCPGP provides a framework for enhancing the Nations security and resilience for catastrophic events through fixing shortcomings in existing plans, building regional planning processes and planning communities, and linking operational needs identified in catastrophic event plans to resource allocation. The program supports innovative approaches to catastrophic preparedness through planning and personnel, and aligning existing operational resources in the 10 selected areas. 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 (completed using provided template), Detailed Project Plan (for each project submitted), RCPT Charter, RCPT Membership List, 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. | Nov 14, 2008 | |
| Per Program Office request, modification was made. | Nov 14, 2008 | |
| Nov 05, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-GPD-111-1967 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| 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: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.111 — Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 05, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program Grant Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program Grant Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 19, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $31,002,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,617,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 9 States – Eligible applicants under the FY 2009 RCPGP include the pre-designated eleven (11) high-risk, high-consequence urban areas within the ten (10) RCPGP sites that received funding under RCPGP in the FY 2008 grant cycle. The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only entity eligible formally to apply for RCPGP funds.
Tables 1 and 2 in the FY 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit list the allocations available to each RCPGP site and pre-designated high-risk, high-consequence urban area through the FY 2009 RCPGP. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The purpose of the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) is to enhance catastrophic incident preparedness in selected high-risk, high-consequence urban areas. RCPGP is intended to support coordination of regional all-hazard planning for catastrophic events, including the development of integrated planning communities, plans, protocols, and procedures to manage a catastrophic event. RCPGP provides a framework for enhancing the Nations security and resilience for catastrophic events through fixing shortcomings in existing plans, building regional planning processes and planning communities, and linking operational needs identified in catastrophic event plans to resource allocation. The program supports innovative approaches to catastrophic preparedness through planning and personnel, and aligning existing operational resources in the 10 selected areas. 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 (completed using provided template), Detailed Project Plan (for each project submitted), RCPT Charter, RCPT Membership List, 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-111-1967 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| 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: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.111 — Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program Grant Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 19, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $31,002,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,617,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 9 States – Eligible applicants under the FY 2009 RCPGP include the pre-designated eleven (11) high-risk, high-consequence urban areas within the ten (10) RCPGP sites that received funding under RCPGP in the FY 2008 grant cycle. The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only entity eligible formally to apply for RCPGP funds.
Tables 1 and 2 in the FY 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit list the allocations available to each RCPGP site and pre-designated high-risk, high-consequence urban area through the FY 2009 RCPGP. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The purpose of the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) is to enhance catastrophic incident preparedness in selected high-risk, high-consequence urban areas. RCPGP is intended to support coordination of regional all-hazard planning for catastrophic events, including the development of integrated planning communities, plans, protocols, and procedures to manage a catastrophic event. RCPGP provides a framework for enhancing the Nations security and resilience for catastrophic events through fixing shortcomings in existing plans, building regional planning processes and planning communities, and linking operational needs identified in catastrophic event plans to resource allocation. The program supports innovative approaches to catastrophic preparedness through planning and personnel, and aligning existing operational resources in the 10 selected areas.
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 (completed using provided template), Detailed Project Plan (for each project submitted), RCPT Charter, RCPT Membership List, 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:
FEMA Call Center
(866) 927-5646 Email:ask-GMD@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-09-GPD-111-1967 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| 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: | 11 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.111 — Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 05, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 20, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program Grant Guidance and Application Kit. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 19, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $31,002,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,617,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 9 States – Eligible applicants under the FY 2009 RCPGP include the pre-designated eleven (11) high-risk, high-consequence urban areas within the ten (10) RCPGP sites that received funding under RCPGP in the FY 2008 grant cycle. The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only entity eligible formally to apply for RCPGP funds.
Tables 1 and 2 in the FY 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit list the allocations available to each RCPGP site and pre-designated high-risk, high-consequence urban area through the FY 2009 RCPGP. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The purpose of the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) is to enhance catastrophic incident preparedness in selected high-risk, high-consequence urban areas. RCPGP is intended to support coordination of regional all-hazard planning for catastrophic events, including the development of integrated planning communities, plans, protocols, and procedures to manage a catastrophic event.
RCPGP provides a framework for enhancing the Nations security and resilience for catastrophic events through fixing shortcomings in existing plans, building regional planning processes and planning communities, and linking operational needs identified in catastrophic event plans to resource allocation. The program supports innovative approaches to catastrophic preparedness through planning and personnel, and aligning existing operational resources in the 10 selected areas. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.111 | PKG00009966 | Mar 20, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
43300 SF424-2.0.pdf
43300 SF424B-1.1.pdf
43300 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
43300 SF424C-1.0.pdf
43300 SF424A-1.0.pdf
43300 SF424D-1.1.pdf
43300 Other-1.1.pdf
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