Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
State Homeland Security Program Tribal (SHSP Tribal)
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
Operation Stonegarden (OPSG)
Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP)

One of the core missions of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is to enhance
the ability of state, local, and tribal governments to prevent, protect against, respond to,
and recover from terrorist attacks and other disasters. FEMA\u2019s comprehensive suite of
grant programs are an important part of the administration\u2019s larger, coordinated effort to
strengthen homeland security preparedness. These programs implement objectives
addressed in a series of post-9/11 laws, strategy documents, plans and Homeland
Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs).

Together, these grants may fund a wide range of preparedness activities, to include
planning, organization, equipment purchase, training, exercises, and management and
administration costs. These five programs support objectives outlined in the National
Preparedness Guidelines and related national preparedness doctrine, such as the
National Incident Management System, National Response Plan, and the National
Infrastructure Protection Plan.

All applicants had 90 days to complete the application process. DHS has also created
multiple opportunities for applicants to consult with the department\u2019s grant program
office and subject matter experts during the review process and prior to the
announcement of awards.

0.375 percent of the total funds allocated for grants under Sections 2003 and 2004 of
the Homeland Security Act of 2002 as amended by the 9/11 Act for SHSP and UASI
programs. Four territories (American Samoa, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, and the
U.S. Virgin Islands) will receive a minimum allocation of 0.08 percent of the total funds
allocated for grants under Sections 2003 and 2004 of the Homeland Security Act of
2002 as amended by the 9/11 Act for SHSP and UASI programs.

metropolitan areas. The UASI program directly supports the national priority of
expanding regional collaboration outlined in the National Preparedness Guidelines, and
is intended to assist participating jurisdictions in developing integrated regional systems
for emergency prevention, protection, response, and recovery.

for approximately $429 million or 55 percent of available funds. The remaining urban
areas, designated Tier 2, competed for approximately $351 million or 45 percent of
available funds. Funds were allocated based on risk analysis and the anticipated
effectiveness of proposed investments by the applicants.