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FY23 Homeland Security

Opportunity Information

Title
FY23 Homeland Security
Description
IMPORTANT Please review and follow the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant guidance document. FEMA/DHS expects all grant recipients and subrecipients to utilize the Homeland Security Grant (HSG) funding to address the high priority-low capacity core capabilities. SHSP provides financial support to build and deliver core capabilities that improve the ability of jurisdictions to prepare for and prevent terrorism and other catastrophic events. The Grant Program Guidance document provides information on the top priorities for the coming years HSG project applications. The State of Montana solicits projects that will measurably improve these high priority-low capacity capabilities and increase our resiliency all across the State. Overview The purpose of this fiscal year's HSGP is to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and other terrorist related catastrophic events and to prepare the nation for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of the United States. This year's HSGP provides funding to implement investments that build, sustain, and deliver the 32 core capabilities essential to achieving the national preparedness goal of a secure and resilient nation. The building, sustainment, and delivery of these core capabilities are not exclusive to any single level of government, organization, or community, but rather, require the combined effort of the whole community, inclusive of children, individuals with disabilities and other with access and functional needs, diverse communities, and people with limited English proficiency. This year's HSGP supports the core capabilities across the five mission areas of Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery based on allowable costs. • Prevent a threatened or an actual act of terrorism; • Protect citizens, residents, visitors, and assets against the greatest threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of the United States; • Mitigate the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of future catastrophic events caused by terrorism; • Respond quickly to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human needs in the aftermath of a catastrophic incident caused by terrorism; • Recover through a focus on the timely restoration, strengthening, accessibility and revitalization of infrastructure, housing, and a sustainable economy, as well as the health, social, cultural, historic, and environmental fabric of communities affected by a catastrophic incident caused by terrorism; and do so in a manner that engages the whole community while ensuring the protection of civil rights.
Awarding Agency Name
Montana Disaster and Emergency Services
Agency Contact Name
Burke Honzel
Agency Contact Phone
406-324-4777
Agency Contact Email
mtdesprep@mt.gov
Fund Activity Categories
Disaster Prevention and Relief
Category Explanation
Departments
Montana Disaster and Emergency Services
Subjects
HS
Opportunity Manager
Burke Honzel
Additional Users
Posted Date
1/9/2023
Archive Date
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Funding Opportunity Number
Assistance Listings Number
Is Published
Yes

Funding Information

Opportunity Funding
$4,847,500.00
Funding Sources
Federal Or Federal Pass Through
Funding Source Description
Funding Restrictions

Award Information

Award Start Date
Award End Date
9/30/2024
Award Announcement Date
9/4/2023
Award Type
Competitive
Capital Grant
No
Indirect Costs Allowed
Yes
Restrictions on Indirect Costs
Yes
Matching Requirement
No

Submission Information

Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
1/9/2023 12:00 AM (MST)
Submission Close Date
3/10/2023 11:59 PM (MST)
Submission Timeline Additional Information
No more than 3 applications from a jurisdictional area will be considered under the competitive pool. Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) approved regional projects and Combating Domestic Violence Extremism projects are not counted against the 3 projects.
Allow Multiple Applications
Yes
Application Review Start Date / Pre-Qualification Deadline
3/13/2023

Eligibility Information

Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
State Governments, County Governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Eligibility Information
Nonprofits who provide services to a local government agency may also submit applications. A local jurisdiction may act as a host on behalf of an entity, including non-profits and associations, to address critical needs.

Additional Information

Award Administration Information

State Award Notices
This is a competitive state grant, and there are often more funding requests than funding available. The State Homeland Security Advisor will make the final decision on projects to be included in the state application to FEMA in late spring. All applicants will be informed as to the status of their projects after the state application has been submitted. Please note - project period of performance will not begin until 10/1/2023.
Administrative and National Policy Requirements
We anticipate that the national priorities from last year will remain the same. Updated information will be provided when the Notice of Funding Opportunity is released, typically around February.
State Awarding Agency Contacts
State Awarding Agency Contacts Burke Honzel - State Authorized Representative Justin Webster - Preparedness Grants Coordinator 406-417-9352 Justin.Webster@mt.gov

Criteria

Application will be reviewed based on the scoring criteria guidelines located the State Homeland Security Guidance.

Review and Selection Process

The Governor's Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) will review and rank the applications based on scoring and the states priorities and needs.  Final recommendations will then go the State Homeland Security Advisor for approval.

Anticipated Announcement Dates

In the late spring a letter will be sent out to notify the applicants if their applications have been included in the State Homeland Security application to FEMA, or if they were not chosen to be included in the States Application.