Overview
The Office of Grants and Research administers the State Share Homeland Security Grant Program. This program aims to fulfill, sustain and expand capabilities to ensure the security of the Commonwealth.
Proposed projects must comply with the procedures and requirements detailed by:
- FEMA's Authorized Equipment List
- Environmental Planning and Historical Preservation
- Massachusetts Historical Commission
- Local Historic Commission
This program is made available through federal funding.
Eligibility
Only a Massachusetts state agency may apply for funding. Municipalities and nonprofits are not eligible for this program.
Key Dates and Application Materials
Key Dates:
Notice of Funding Opportunity Posted: May 8, 2024
Information Session Webinar: May 16 at 11 a.m. Register here.
Application Deadline: June 5, 2024, by 4:00pm
Award Announcements: October 2024
Application Materials:
FFY24 Homeland Security Grant Program - State Share Notice of Funding Opportunity
FFY24 Homeland Security Grant Program - State Share Budget Worksheet
Subrecipient Risk Assessment Form
Applicants are encouraged to review the following documents (available upon request from your State Share program coordinator):
- State Homeland Security Strategy
- National Preparedness Report
Additional Requirements:
Applicants may need to provide the following information if
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The applicant's proposal... |
Applicant must provide the following... |
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| Improves ability of first response units, towns, regions, etc. to share information | Interoperable Communications Investment Proposal (ICIP) |
| Requires the support of another agency | Letter(s) of Partnership Support |
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Entails installation/mounting of equipment, digging and/or disturbing the ground, various training and exercise activities, etc. |
Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Review (EHP) AND Massachusetts Historical Commission and/or Local Historic Commission Review |