Homeland Security Grant Program / Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
Opportunity Information
UASI program addresses the unique risk driven and capabilities-based planning, organization, equipment, training, exercise needs, of high-threat, high-density Urban Areas based on the capability targets identified during the Threat and Hazard Identification Risk Assessment and Stakeholder Preparedness Review process. https://www.fema.gov/homeland-security-grant-program
UASI program addresses the unique risk driven and capabilities-based planning, organization, equipment, training, exercise needs, of high-threat, high-density Urban Areas based on the capability targets identified during the Threat and Hazard Identification Risk Assessment and Stakeholder Preparedness Review process. https://www.fema.gov/homeland-security-grant-program
Program Amount
$615,000,000
Application Deadline
5/14/2021
Formula-based
Targeted allocation ranges for each state/territory are listed in the NOFO; awards will be allocated based on risk and anticipated effectiveness
Eligible Applicants
SAA on behalf of eligible areas listed in the NOFO; SAA must pass through 80% to local units of government in the designated UASI
Objectives
Funds to build/sustain core capabilities; continuity of operations; cybersecurity enhancements; law enforcement/terrorism prevention
Planning and Organization
Develop whole community partnerships; program management; intelligence analysts
Training/Exercises
Develop, deliver, attend, and evaluate training and exercises related to emergency communications, special events
Equipment
Cybersecurity enhancements, interoperable communications; IT; maintenance and sustainment (e.g., upgrades, user fees, warranties); emergency supplies
NOFO Language
Recipients investing in emergency communications must describe how activities align to the SCIP, as well as coordinate with their SWIC and/or SIGB when developing an emergency communications investment prior to submission to ensure the project supports the statewide strategy and is compatible and interoperable with surrounding systems. UASI recipients must spend a minimum of 7.5 percent on enhancing cybersecurity.
Interpretation
While NG911 is not specifically mentioned, recipients may integrate NG911 efforts into emergency communications activities that focus on responding to mass casualty incidents or catastrophic events and acts of terrorism. Investments in mobile and portable electronic countermeasure systems, specialized communications devices for point-to-point communications, cybersecurity projects, and GIS data gathering, may overlap with NG911 implementation.