Homeland Security Grant Program / Operation Stonegarden (OPSG)
Opportunity Information
OPSG supports enhanced cooperation and coordination among local, tribal, territorial, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in a joint mission to secure the United States’ borders along routes of ingress from international borders. This includes travel corridors in states bordering Mexico and Canada, as well as states and territories with international water borders. https://www.fema.gov/homeland-security-grant-program
OPSG supports enhanced cooperation and coordination among local, tribal, territorial, state, and federal law enforcement agencies in a joint mission to secure the United States’ borders along routes of ingress from international borders. This includes travel corridors in states bordering Mexico and Canada, as well as states and territories with international water borders. https://www.fema.gov/homeland-security-grant-program
Program Amount
$90,000,000
Application Deadline
5/14/2021
Competitive
States eligible to apply are listed in the NOFO
Eligible Applicants
SAA on behalf of selected OPSG grant recipient; SAA must pass through 100% to selected local units of government
Objectives
Funds support to U.S. border security
Personnel
50% cap
Planning and Organization
Coordination among jurisdictions, disciplines, various levels of governments (e.g., travel, per diem, overtime)
Equipment
Emergency equipment and vehicles, data systems
NOFO Language
OPSG supports the achievement of the National Preparedness Goal by funding enhancements for responding quickly to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human needs in the aftermath of a catastrophic incident.
Interpretation
While NG911 is not specifically mentioned, OPSG investments to increase operational, material, and technological readiness of state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies may be integrated into NG911 activities to ensure timely response to catastrophic incidents.