State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) (97.073)

Program

97.073 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Authorization

U.S.A Patriot Act of 2001 , Public Law 107-56; Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 , Public Law 110-329.

Program Number

97.073

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To build capabilities to prevent, deter, respond to, and recover from incidents of terrorism at the State and local levels through planning, equipment, training, and exercise activities and support the implementation of State homeland security strategies and key elements of the national preparedness architecture, including the National Preparedness Goal, the National Incident Management System and the National Response Plan.

Types of Assistance

FORMULA GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funds may be used for planning, organization, equipment, training and exercises as related to the program objectives above, and will be administered by the respective State Administrative Agency (SAA). Each SAA shall make no less than 80 percent of the total grant program amount available to local units of government within 60 days of the receipt of funds. Refer to program guidance document.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

States, which includes any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any possession of the United States. The State Administering Agency (SAA), designated by the Governor to administer DHS grant funds, is the only agency eligible to apply for these funds and is responsible for obligating the funds to local units of government and other designated recipients. Local units of government and other designated recipients, as defined in the Conference Report accompanying the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2006, refers to "any county, city, village, town, district, borough, parish, port authority, transit authority, intercity rail provider, commuter rail system, freight rail provider, water district, regional planning commission, council of government, Indian tribe with jurisdiction over Indian country, authorized Tribal organization, Alaska Native village, independent authority, special district, or other political subdivision of any State.".

Beneficiary Eligibility

General Public.

Credentials/Documentation

Refer to program guidance document. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372 "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." Applicants should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in their State for more information on the process to be followed as required by the State in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance.

Award Procedure

Applications or plans are reviewed by DHS program and administrative staff. Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with the successful applicant prior to the award being issued.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Refer to program guidance document.

Appeals

Refer to program guidance document.

Renewals

An annual appropriation is anticipated for this program.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory Formula: Title Homeland Security Act of 2002 as amended by the 9/11 Act.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Refer to program guidance. Awards are subject to the Cash Management Improvement Act for payment and/or reimbursement of expenditures. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Based on project need.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Refer to program guidance document. . . Financial Status Reports. ..

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards (or receive property, or a combination of both, within the fiscal year) will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular A-133. These audits are due to the cognizant Federal agency, submitted through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, not later than 9 months after the end of the grantees fiscal year.

Records

Grant records shall be retained for a period of 3 years from the day the recipient submits its final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. Grant records include financial and program/progress reports, support documents, statistical records, and other documents that support the activity and/or expenditure of the recipient or sub-recipient under the award.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: States have completed threat, vulnerability, capabilities, and needs assessments and have developed State Homeland Security Strategies. The strategies identify the needs for planning, organization, equipment, training, exercises, and technical assistance. OGP is working with the States to develop assistance plans and identify Department of Homeland Security resources that can assist them in accomplishing the goals and objectives identified in their strategies. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

70-0560-0-1-999.

Obligations

(Formula Grants) FY 08 not reported.; FY 09 est $861,265,000; FY 10 est not reported. - FY09 Obligations Included in 97.067
FY 10 estimate not available.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

No Data Available.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

For regulations and guidelines, please refer to the SHSP section of the HSGP solicitation guidance and application kit.

Related Programs

97.008 Urban Areas Security Initiative ; 97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants; 97.053 Citizen Corps; 97.071 Metropolitan Medical Response System; 97.074 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP)

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Department of Homeland Security, Office of Grant Programs 245 Murray Lane - Bldg. #410, Washington, DC 20523. The Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID). CSID hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time), Monday through Friday., Washington, District of Columbia 20528 Email: askcsid@dhs.gov Phone: (1-800) 368-6498

Web Site Address

http://www.dhs.gov.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: Equipment acquisition; Costs related to the design, development, and conduct of statewide chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive (CBRNE) events and cyber security training programs; and costs related to the design, development, conduct, and evaluation of CBRNE and cyber security exercises. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals.