FY2006 Emergency Management 

Performance Grants 

Program Guidance and Application Kit 

November 2005
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS........................................................................................................................2

A. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................2

B. THE NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS GOAL.............................................................................................................2

C. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS .........................................................................3

II. PROGRAM GUIDANCE..................................................................................................................................6

A. OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................................................................6

B. STRATEGY AND PROGRAM COORDINATION GUIDANCE ...................................................................................8

C. PROGRAM GUIDANCE.....................................................................................................................................11

D. ALLOWABLE COSTS GUIDANCE .....................................................................................................................13

E. CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION GUIDANCE..............................................................................................16

F. PERSONNEL COSTS GUIDANCE.......................................................................................................................17

G. UNALLOWABLE COSTS GUIDANCE.................................................................................................................17

H. GENERAL GUIDANCE ......................................................................................................................................17

I. ODP RESOURCES AND SUPPORT ....................................................................................................................19

III. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS AND FUNDING AVAILABILITY ..................................................................22

A. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS ...................................................................................................................................22

B. FUNDING........................................................................................................................................................22

IV. APPLICATION KIT .......................................................................................................................................24

V. AWARD AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................29

A. GRANT AWARD TO STATE..............................................................................................................................29

B. DRAWDOWN OF FUNDS ..................................................................................................................................29

C. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS ..........................................................................................................................29

D. MONITORING .................................................................................................................................................31

E. GRANT CLOSE-OUT PROCESS ........................................................................................................................32

APPENDIX A: SAMPLE AWARD PACKAGE ................................................................................................. A-1

APPENDIX B: LIST OF TERMS..........................................................................................................................B-1
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I. NATIONAL 

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Vision of the 

National Preparedness Goal: 

To engage Federal, State, local, 

and tribal entities, their private 

and non-governmental partners, 

and the general public to achieve 

and sustain risk-based target 

levels of capability to prevent, 

protect against, respond to, and 

recover from major events in 

order to minimize the impact on 

lives, property, and the economy.

I. NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS

A. Introduction 

On March 31, 2005, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the Interim National 

Preparedness Goal (the Goal) and accompanying National Preparedness Guidance (NPG). The 

Goal establishes a vision for a National Preparedness System, and the NPG provided an 

introduction to several of the key building blocks for that system, including the National 

Planning Scenarios, Universal Task List (UTL), Target Capabilities List (TCL), and seven 

National Priorities. The Strategy Guidance issued on July 22, 2005, provides follow-on guidance 

for use by States and Urban Areas in placing their preparedness efforts within the context of this 

new doctrine and updating their existing Homeland Security Strategies to ensure that they 

support the Goal and reflect the seven National Priorities. Similarly, this year’s guidance 

supports the Goal and State Homeland Security Strategies. 

B. The National Preparedness Goal 

The Goal represents a significant evolution in the way 

we approach preparedness and homeland security. The 

Goal presents a collective vision for national 

preparedness, and establishes National Priorities that 

will help guide the realization of that vision. The 

vision set forth by the Goal encompasses the full 

spectrum of activities necessary to address a broad 

range of threats and hazards, including terrorism. 

The Goal provides a common framework for a systemsbased approach to build, sustain, and improve national 

preparedness for a broad range of threats and hazards. 

The Goal and other source documents define four 

mission areas of this framework: prevent, protect, 

respond, and recover. 

Each mission area includes a collection of capabilities that require the integration of multiple 

disciplines, processes, and procedures. These capabilities underpin seven National Priorities 

listed in the Goal. The National Priorities are intended to guide the Nation’s preparedness efforts 

to meet its most urgent needs, and fall into two categories: (A) three overarching priorities that 

contribute to the development of multiple capabilities, and (B) four capability-specific priorities 

that build selected capabilities for which the Nation has the greatest need. 
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National Priorities 

Overarching Priorities 

• Implement the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and National Response Plan 

(NRP) 

• Expanded Regional Collaboration 

• Implement the Interim National Infrastructure Protection Plan 

Capability-Specific Priorities 

• Strengthen Information Sharing and Collaboration capabilities 

• Strengthen Interoperable Communications capabilities 

• Strengthen CBRNE Detection, Response, and Decontamination capabilities 

• Strengthen Medical Surge and Mass Prophylaxis capabilities 

At the heart of the National Preparedness Goal is the TCL. The current TCL identifies 37 

national preparedness capabilities, provides a description of each capability, and presents 

guidance on the levels of capability that Federal, State, local, and tribal entities will be expected 

to develop and maintain. Each level of government or geographical area will not be expected to 

develop and maintain all capabilities at the same level. The expectation will vary based upon the 

risk and needs of different levels of government and geographic area. For example, basic 

capability levels may be expected of a rural, low-population jurisdiction, while more advanced 

levels of capability may be expected of a group of jurisdictions, large metropolitan area, an entire 

State, or the Federal government. 

C. Emergency Management and National Preparedness 

Implementing a common, shared approach to achieving the National Preparedness Goal requires 

the Nation to align its programs and efforts in support of the Goal. Alignment can best be 

achieved through the application of a systems-based approach, utilizing capabilities-based 

planning as a common, all-hazard, major events planning process. This will support the 

establishment of a true National Preparedness System, which will provide a mechanism for 

measuring preparedness and informing future preparedness investments. 

The National Preparedness System is a system of systems. As stated in the National 

Preparedness Goal, “a system is a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures, 

and communications integrated into a common organizational structure to achieve a mission or 

outcome.” Many processes, programs, and capabilities already in place within State, local, 

tribal, and private sector homeland security programs and across disciplines will support the 

National Preparedness System. The emerging National Preparedness System provides a way to 

enhance these existing resources by networking them together more effectively. 

The National Preparedness System provides a means for the Nation to answer three fundamental 

questions: “How prepared do we need to be?”, “How prepared are we?”, and “How do we

prioritize efforts to close the gap?” The system helps enable all levels of government to 

collaborate seamlessly in order to identify critical gaps and deficiencies, develop strategies to 

address those gaps and deficiencies, track and report on progress toward resolution, and 

aggregate this information to better understand our level of preparedness nationally. The system 
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also helps enable leaders at all levels to allocate resources systematically to close capability gaps, 

thereby enhancing the effectiveness of preparedness efforts. 

The implications of moving to an integrated and adaptive National Preparedness System are 

significant. This shift will involve organizational and operational change across agencies, 

disciplines and jurisdictions – and across State lines. Mutual aid agreements, interorganizational linkages, information sharing, and collaboration are critical elements of the new 

homeland security landscape. 

In facing these changes, however, we must recognize that we are not starting over. Rather, we 

are building on the effective systems, processes, and capabilities we already have in place. 

Aligning these existing programs, processes, and organizational structures to a common 

framework will not happen overnight, but will be an incremental change over time. 

In employing a systems-based approach to National Preparedness, no single component part can 

be the sole responsibility of one individual or group. We have organized and formed many of 

the core coordinating structures and working groups, however, progress can still be made in how 

these coordinating structures and working groups operate. Achieving full integration and 

interconnectedness between the public and private sector, among different levels of government, 

among multiple jurisdictions, and among departments and agencies within a single jurisdiction 

requires robust collaboration. Initial progress has been made in our collaboration and 

coordination efforts to date, but further progress can and must be made to support the Goal. 

Implementation of the National Preparedness System requires that the emergency management 

discipline play a vital role in support of the Goal, as well as the implementation of National 

Priorities and achievement of the target levels of capability described in the TCL. As the 

coordinator for disaster response operations, the emergency management discipline is essential to 

the prevention, protection, response, and recovery efforts necessary when disasters or other 

incidents of national significance occur at the State and local level, and when Federal assistance 

is needed. 

Therefore, to sustain and enhance emergency management capabilities in support of the Goal, 

the Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) program is designed to assist States 

and Urban Areas achieve the target levels of capability to sustain and enhance the effectiveness 

of their emergency management program. 
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II. PROGRAM GUIDANCE 

A. Overview 

Recent national disasters, including Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, reflect the spectrum of events 

for which States and Urban Areas must prepare for and plan. In particular, these events have 

also highlighted the critical importance of effective, pre-incident catastrophic planning. As a 

nation, we must share and evaluate lessons learned from these events, so that States and Urban 

Areas may enhance their emergency management and catastrophic planning capabilities and 

leverage regional resources. Pre-incident planning for catastrophic events is essential to all 

mission areas of emergency management. These planning efforts include the development of 

comprehensive emergency operations plans, including annex/appendices addressing evacuation, 

shelter/reception, logistics and resource management, and other key plan components. 

Additionally, it is essential that these plans are consistent at the State, local and tribal levels with 

NIMS to aid in the seamless interface among the elements. 

With funds provided through FY06 EMPG, States have the opportunity to support these 

emergency management mission areas and structure individual emergency management 

programs based on identified needs and priorities for strengthening their capabilities, while 

simultaneously addressing issues of national concern as identified both in the National Priorities 

and the TCL. States have the flexibility to develop intrastate and interstate emergency 

management systems that encourage the building of partnerships to include government, 

business, volunteer, and community organizations. It is essential that State and local 

governments coordinate and establish strong working relationships with neighboring 

jurisdictions, which may include all levels of government, including tribal governments, in 

developing emergency management capabilities for joint operations, effective mutual aid and 

support locally, regionally, State-to-State and nationwide. 

A comprehensive state emergency management system must be inclusive of local programs and 

input. Local emergency management organizations should remain informed and have the 

opportunity to provide input to State planning processes. Although DHS expects States to 

include support for their local jurisdictions in the EMPG programs, each State is responsible for 

determining the appropriate amount of funding to be passed through to support the development 

or enhancement of local emergency management capabilities. 

Emergency management must be able to respond to natural and manmade hazards, homeland 

security-related incidents, and other emergencies that may threaten the safety and well-being of 

citizens and communities. An all-hazards approach to emergency preparedness encourages 

effective and consistent response to any disaster or emergency, regardless of the cause. 

Emergency management plays an important role in the implementation of national priorities, 

such as NIMS, the NRP, and the Goal. As the coordinator for disaster response operations, 

emergency management must be the leader in all-hazards planning, training, and exercises to 

ensure a seamless response when disasters occur at the State and local level, and when Federal 

assistance is needed. 
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Developing EMPG Work Plans 

States should use the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP) Standard 

(September 2004) structure, the National Emergency Management Baseline Capability 

Assessment Program (NEMB-CAP), the NRP, and NIMS (as published by DHS on March 1, 

2004) as a basis for developing work plans and performance evaluations for EMPG. 

NEMB-CAP is an ongoing effort sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency 

(FEMA) that is analyzing existing emergency management programs planning efforts at the State 

level using the EMAP Standard. To date, 40 States have completed the NEMB-CAP process. 

Of the 40 States, only two met all criteria for planning, only five were compliant with most or all 

standards, and only two states were fully compliant in all 14 functional areas. The process has 

highlighted the importance of ensuring that roles and responsibilities are not only well 

understood, but also operationalized at the State and local level; additionally, findings from this 

process have revealed critical national weaknesses in key operational areas and catastrophic 

planning efforts, including: 

• Incident management 

• Planning, including continuity of operations and recovery strategies 

• Hazard identification, risk assessment, and impact analysis 

• Resource management, including identification of resource objectives, by hazard, predisaster. 

As a condition for receipt of funds, States must also comply with FY06 NIMS implementation 

requirements, as outlined below. States are not required to receive accreditation under the 

EMAP Standard, but are required to use the EMAP Standard, the NEMB-CAP process, the NRP, 

and NIMS as a baseline around which to design their EMPG work plans. Specifically, States 

must focus FY06 EMPG program activities on addressing shortfalls and sustaining capabilities in 

their emergency management program, as identified through either the NEMB-CAP process or 

other assessment process, with a specific focus on planning for catastrophic events. States can 

use the work plan submitted with the application to demonstrate how they have already 

addressed existing shortfalls and how they plan to further enhance or sustain those capabilities. 

Additional information on the EMAP Standard is available at 

http://www.emaponline.org/index.cfm; additional information on the NEMB-CAP process is 

available at http://www.fema.gov/preparedness/baseline.shtm; and additional information on 

NIMS is available at http://www.fema.gov/nims. Results from other assessments can also serve 

as a reference, and can include specific targeting of the EMPG funding to those areas identified 

as needing improvement or sustainment. 

NIMS Implementation Guidance 

HSPD-5, “Management of Domestic Incidents,” mandated the creation of NIMS and the NRP. 

NIMS provides a consistent framework for entities at all jurisdictional levels to work together to 

manage domestic incidents, regardless of cause, size, or complexity. To promote interoperability 

and compatibility among Federal, State, local, and tribal capabilities, NIMS includes a core set of 

guidelines, standards, and protocols for command and management, preparedness, resource 

management, communications and information management, supporting technologies, and 

management and maintenance of NIMS. The NRP, using the template established by NIMS, is 

an all-discipline, all-hazards plan that provides the structure and mechanisms to coordinate 
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operations for evolving or potential Incidents of National Significance. Incidents of National 

Significance are major events that “require a coordinated and effective response by an 

appropriate combination of Federal, State, local, tribal, private sector, and nongovernmental 

entities.” 

State, territorial, tribal, and local entities are being asked to become fully compliant with NIMS 

during FY 2006. DHS has issued guidance to States on FY 2006 NIMS implementation 

requirements, including two matrices: one that identifies the State and territorial level NIMS 

implementation requirements and one that identifies the NIMS implementation requirements that 

must be taken at the tribal and local government levels. Jurisdictions will be required to meet the 

FY 2006 NIMS implementation requirements as a condition of receiving Federal preparedness 

funding assistance in FY 2007. 

Most important of the FY 2006 requirements, States and territories must establish a planning 

process that incorporates the appropriate procedures to ensure the effective communication and 

implementation of NIMS requirements across the State, including tribes and local governments. 

This planning process must include a means for measuring progress and facilitate the reporting 

of NIMS implementation among its tribal and local jurisdictions. 

Additional information about NIMS implementation and resources for achieving compliance are 

available through the NIMS Integration Center (NIC). The NIC web page, 

http://www.fema.gov/nims, is updated regularly with information about NIMS and additional 

guidance for implementation. 

B. Strategy and Program Coordination Guidance 

State and Urban Area Homeland Security Strategies 

State and Urban Area Homeland Security Strategies will continue in FY06 to provide the 

overarching strategic vision for the implementation of State and Urban Area homeland security 

programs. States and Urban Areas were recently required to update their strategies to bring them 

into alignment with the seven National Priorities included in the Goal. The updated strategies 

address the four homeland security mission areas: prevent, protect, respond, and recover. 

 

Updated State and Urban Area Homeland Security Strategies provide a context for performing 

the strategic exercise of asking “How are we organized?” and “How are we managing our 

homeland security programs?” This evaluation will enable us as a Nation to think about how we 

build our preparedness programs and capabilities within and across State boundaries. 

Program Coordination Requirements 

The Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) expects grantees and subgrantees to take a holistic 

approach to implementing their strategic homeland security goals and objectives by considering 

all available support and assistance programs, regardless of the source. Emergency management 

officials at all levels should seek opportunities to leverage funding from multiple sources 

whenever possible and not restrict their activities to only Federal funding. 

In FY05, States were required to establish a senior advisory committee or similar entity of senior 

officials overseeing assistance programs from ODP, the Centers for Disease Control and 
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Prevention (CDC), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and other Federal 

agencies providing homeland security assistance. The purpose of this senior advisory committee 

is to enhance the integration of disciplines involved in homeland security, including public health 

and medical initiatives. The expectation for FY06 is that States use these senior advisory 

committees to facilitate implementation of the Goal and the National Preparedness Guidance. 

The membership of the senior advisory committee must, at a minimum, include State officials 

directly responsible for the administration of ODP grants and CDC and HRSA cooperative 

agreements. In addition, program representatives from the following entities must be included 

on the senior advisory committee: 

• State Administrative Agency (SAA) 

• State Homeland Security Advisor (if this role is not also the SAA) 

• State emergency management director (if this role is not also the SAA) 

• State public health officer 

• State public safety office (and SAA for Justice Assistance Grants, if different) 

• State trauma system manager 

• State emergency medical services director 

• HRSA Program Director/Primary Investigator (listed in Section 10 of HRSA Notice of 

Grant Award) 

• HRSA Bioterrorism Hospital Coordinator 

• CDC Program Director/Primary Investigator 

• State Citizen Corps point of contact 

• Local representatives (as appropriate). 

States are still encouraged to broaden membership of the senior advisory committee, and/or its 

sub-committees, to include membership from additional disciplines and associations, including 

law enforcement, fire, public health, behavioral health, public works, agriculture, information 

technology, and other pertinent disciplines. 

Leveraging Multiple Funding Sources 

Emergency managers at all levels should leverage all available funding and resources from 

multiple sources wherever possible. Grantees and subgrantees should not restrict their activities 

to only Federal funding to achieve the goals outlined within their strategies. Rather, special 

attention should be given to leveraging relevant funding sources and resources that support 

implementation of these strategies. These funding sources include, but are not limited to: 

• Other Federal preparedness programs, including those offered by the Department of 

Health and Human Services (HHS) through CDC, HRSA, and the U.S. Food and Drug 

Administration; the U.S. Department of Agriculture; the U.S. Department of Justice 

(DOJ); the U.S. Department of Transportation; FEMA; DHS Science and Technology 

Directorate; DHS Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Directorate; and 

other relevant organizations 

• Other State homeland security and preparedness programs and resources 

• Local and tribal homeland security and preparedness programs and resources 

• Private sector homeland security preparedness programs and resources, as permitted by 
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applicable laws and regulations. 

Table 1 outlines other available FY06 preparedness grant programs which can be leveraged for 

these purposes. EMPG program participants are strongly encouraged to coordinate and leverage 

program activities, where appropriate, to gain maximum benefit from available federal resources. 

Table 1. Other Available FY06 Preparedness Programs 

FY 2006 

Program Program Overview 

State Homeland 

Security Program 

(SHSP) 

SHSP supports the implementation of the State Homeland Security Strategy to address the 

identified planning, equipment, training, and exercise needs. In addition, SHSP supports the 

implementation of the National Preparedness System, NIMS, and the NRP. In particular, 

SHSP funds should be focused on enhancing catastrophic planning across all hazards, 

particularly with 30 of the 36 Target Capabilities which are “dual-use” in nature, common to 

natural disasters or terrorist attacks. 

Urban Areas 

Security Initiative 

(UASI)

UASI funds address the unique planning, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high 

risk Urban Areas, and to assist them in building an enhanced and sustainable capacity to 

prevent, protect, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. Allowable costs for the 

Urban Areas comport with the FY 2006 SHSP, and funding is expended based on the Urban 

Area Homeland Security Strategies.

Law Enforcement 

Terrorism 

Prevention 

Program (LETPP) 

LETPP focuses upon the prevention of terrorist attacks and provides law enforcement and 

public safety communities with their private partners funds to support the following 

activities: intelligence gathering and information sharing through enhancing/establishing 

fusion centers; hardening high value targets; planning strategically; continuing to build 

interoperable communications; and collaborating with non-law enforcement partners, other 

government agencies and the private sector. LETPP funds should be focused on enhancing 

the 6 of the 36 Target Capabilities unique to terrorism. 

Metropolitan 

Medical Response 

System (MMRS) 

Program 

MMRS funds support MMRS jurisdictions to further enhance and sustain an integrated, 

systematic mass casualty incident preparedness program that enables a first response during 

the first crucial hours of an incident. The program prepares jurisdictions for a response to 

the range of mass casualty incidents – from CBRNE events to epidemic outbreaks, natural 

disasters and large-scale hazardous materials incidents. 

Citizen Corps 

Program (CCP) 

Citizen Corps is DHS’s initiative to actively involve all citizens in hometown security 

through personal preparedness, training, exercises, and volunteer service. CCP funds 

support Citizen Corps Council efforts to engage citizens in dealing with all-hazards 

prevention, protection, response, and recovery, including planning and evaluation, public 

education and communication, training, exercising, volunteer programs and activities to 

support emergency responders, surge capacity roles and responsibilities, and providing 

proper equipment to volunteer citizens. 

Buffer Zone 

Protection 

Program (BZPP) 

BZPP provides funding for enhanced security for select critical infrastructures and assets. 

The intent of the program is to establish Buffer Zone Plans which are intended to help local 

law enforcement and emergency responders develop preventive measures around high 

priority infrastructure targets. 

Transit Security 

Grant Program 

(TSGP) 

TSGP provides funding to support security enhancements for intercity passenger rail 

transportation, freight rail, and other security measures. The program addresses three transit 

modalities: rail transit, intra-city bus transit, and ferry systems. 

Port Security 

Grant (PSG) 

Program 

PSG funds owners and operators of ports, terminals, as well as port authorities and state and 

local agencies that provide a layered approach, U.S. inspected passenger vessels and ferries, 

as well as port authorities and State and local agencies to improve security for operators and 

passengers through physical security enhancements. The Program strives to create a 

sustainable, risk-based effort for the protection of critical infrastructure from any incident 

that would cause major disruption to commerce and significant loss of life. 
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Program Program Overview 

Intercity Bus 

Security Grant 

Program (IBSGP) 

The IBSGP provides financial assistance to owners/operators of fixed route, intercity bus 

services, and special need charter bus to improve security for operators and passengers. The 

Program strives to create a sustainable effort for the protection of critical infrastructure from 

any incident that would cause major loss of life and severe disruption. Allowable costs 

comport with the FY 2005 ODP Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). 

Highway Watch 

Program 

Also referred to as the trucking industry security grants, the Highway Watch Program 

provides funds to assist highway professionals in efforts to identify and report security and 

safety situations, build capability, plan for emergencies and train. 

Assistance to 

Firefighters Grant 

(AFG) Program 

The purpose of these grants is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with 

respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The primary goal of the AFG Program’s Fire 

Prevention and Safety Grant is to reach high-risk target groups in order to mitigate the high 

incidences of death and injuries. Additionally, the authorization remains that includes 

funding for Firefighter Safety Research and Development. 

Bioterrorism 

Hospital 

Preparedness 

Program, 

HRSA, HHS 

The purpose of the National Bioterrorism Hospital Preparedness Program (NBHPP) is to 

prepare hospitals and supporting healthcare systems, in collaboration with other partners, to 

deliver coordinated and effective care to victims of terrorism and other public health 

emergencies. Cooperative agreement funds may be used for activities that include 

increasing surge capacity, which encompasses beds, personnel, pharmaceuticals, PPE, 

decontamination capacity, isolation capacity and interoperable communications, as well as 

the enhancement of EMS services, competency based training, and exercises. 

Bioterrorism 

Training and 

Curriculum 

Development 

Program, 

HRSA, HHS 

The Bioterrorism Training and Curriculum Development Program (BTCDP) provides 

support to health professions schools, health care systems, and other educational entities to 

equip a workforce of health care professionals to address emergency preparedness and 

response issues. The program consists of two discrete foci: (1) provision of continuing 

education for practicing health care providers; and (2) curriculum development and 

enhancement and training in health professions schools.

Public Health 

Emergency 

Preparedness 

Cooperative 

Agreement, 

CDC, HHS 

The purpose of the Division of State and Local Readiness' cooperative agreement program is 

to upgrade and integrate State and local public health jurisdictions' preparedness for and 

response to terrorism and other public health emergencies with Federal, State, local, and 

tribal governments, the private sector, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). These 

emergency preparedness and response efforts are intended to support the NRP and NIMS. 

Activities included in the cooperative agreement are designed to develop emergency-ready 

public health departments.

C. Program Guidance 

Period of Performance 

The period of performance for FY06 EMPG is 24 months, from October 1, 2005 through

September 30, 2007. Although EMPG is an annual process, this period of performance will 

allow emergency management agencies (EMAs) maximum flexibility to plan and coordinate the 

use of EMPG funds. Any unspent balance will be unobligated by ODP at the end of this period.

Cost Share Requirements 

EMPG has a 50% Federal and 50% State cost-share cash or in-kind match requirement. Unless 

otherwise authorized by law, Federal funds can not be matched with other Federal funds. In 

accordance with Federal guidelines and DHS Office of General Counsel rulings, match 

requirements are waived for the U.S. Territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Virgin Islands, 

and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. For further information on allowable 

sources and types of funds, timing of match contributions, and records for match, please consult 

the Office of Grant Operations (OGO) Financial Management Guide. DHS administers cost 
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sharing requirements in accordance with 44 C.F.R. 13.24, which is located at 

http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/04nov20031500/edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2003/octqt

r/44cfr13.24.htm. 

Pass-Through Requirements 

Each State shall obligate 100% of the total grant program amount to the designated State-level 

EMA. If the SAA is also the EMA, this requirement is automatically met. If the SAA is 

separate, or has separate budget processes, then these funds must be obligated to the EMA within 

15 days of the grant award date. State EMAs are encouraged to pass EMPG funds through to 

local EMAs, as appropriate. 

Territorial Pass-Through Requirements: Due to the unique nature of the territorial 

governments in Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the 

Northern Mariana Islands, no pass-through requirements will be applied to these territories. 

However, these territories are expected to take into account the needs of local communities. 

Drawdown of Funds 

Grantees and subgrantees may elect to drawdown funds up to 120 days prior to 

expenditure/disbursement, which echoes the recommendation in the Funding Task Force. ODP 

strongly encourages recipients to drawdown funds as close to expenditure as possible to avoid 

accruing interest. Funds received by both grantees and subgrantees must be placed in an interestbearing account and are subject to the rules outlined in 28 C.F.R. Part 66, Uniform 

Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local 

Governments, at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_04/28cfrv2_04.html and 28 C.F.R. 

Part 70, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements (Including 

Subawards) with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and other Non-profit Organizations, 

at http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_03/28cfr70_03.html. These guidelines state that 

subgrantees are required to promptly, but at least quarterly, remit interest earned on advances to: 

 

United States Department of Health and Human Services 

Division of Payment Management Services 

P.O. Box 6021 

Rockville, MD 20852 

The subgrantee may keep interest amounts up to $100 per year for administrative expenses. 

Please consult the OGO Financial Management Guide or the applicable OMB Circular for 

additional guidance. 

NOTE: Although advance drawdown requests may be made, State grantees remain subject to 

the interest requirements of the Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) and its 

implementing regulations at 31 C.F.R. Part 205. Interest under CMIA will accrue from the time 

Federal funds are credited to a State account until the time the State pays out the funds to a 

subgrantee or otherwise for program purposes.
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D. Allowable Costs Guidance

EMPG allowable costs are divided into planning, organization, equipment, training, and 

exercises categories. In addition, management and administration (M&A) costs are allowable. 

The following provides general EMPG allowable costs guidance: 

Planning Costs Guidance 

EMPG funds may be used for a range of emergency management planning activities, including 

activities and costs related to the EMAP accreditation process (State and/or local): 

• Planning for NIMS implementation 

• Modifying existing incident management and emergency operations plans to ensure 

proper alignment with the NIMS and NRP coordinating structures, processes, and 

protocols 

• Developing/enhancing comprehensive emergency management plans 

• Developing/enhancing all-hazards mitigation plans 

• Developing/enhancing catastrophic incident plans 

• Developing/enhancing logistics and resource management plans 

• Developing/enhancing evacuation plans, including sheltering efforts 

• Developing/enhancing mass casualty and mass fatality plans 

• Developing/enhancing financial and administrative procedures for use before, during, and 

after disaster events in support of a comprehensive emergency management program 

• Public education and awareness 

• Developing/enhancing a crisis communications plan 

• Updating the State Homeland Security Strategy to address all-hazards 

• Developing/enhancing other response and recovery plans 

• Developing/enhancing emergency management and operations plans to integrate 

citizen/volunteer resources and participation 

• Conducting a hazard analysis and risk assessment 

• Other EMPG-related planning activities. 

Organizational Costs Guidance 

As provided in law, EMPG funds may be used for all-hazards emergency management 

operations, staffing, and other day-to-day activities in support of emergency management. 

Proposed staffing activities should still be linked to achieving goals outlined in the EMPG work 

plan. 

Equipment Costs Guidance 

Allowable equipment categories for FY06 EMPG are listed on the web-based Authorized 

Equipment List (AEL) on the Responder Knowledge Base (RKB), which is sponsored by ODP 

and the National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism (MIPT) at 

http://www.rkb.mipt.org. 

The FY06 EMPG AEL is housed on the RKB and relies heavily on the Standardized Equipment 

List (SEL) developed by the InterAgency Board (IAB) for Equipment Standardization and 

Interoperability. The FY06 EMPG AEL will be available on the RKB effective December 2, 
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2005. The 2006 AEL maintains the cross-referencing to the SEL in an effort to eliminate 

redundancy. Both the AEL and SEL are available on the RKB, which also offers an interactive 

version that provides links to corresponding SEL items and commercial products. 

In some cases, items on the SEL are not allowable under FY06 EMPG or will not be eligible for 

purchase unless specific conditions are met. In addition, some items eligible under this grant 

program are beyond the scope of the SEL and thus will only appear in the AEL. 

The select allowable equipment includes equipment from the following AEL categories: 

• Information Technology (Category 4) 

• Cyber-Security Enhancement Equipment (Category 5) 

• Interoperable Communications Equipment (Category 6) 

• Detection Equipment (Category 7) 

• Power Equipment (Category 10) 

• CBRNE Reference Materials (Category 11) 

• CBRNE Incident Response Vehicles (Category 12) 

• Physical Security Enhancement Equipment (Category 14) 

• CBRNE Logistical Support Equipment (Category 19) 

• Other Authorized Equipment (Category 21). 

If State agencies and/or local governments have questions concerning the eligibility of 

equipment not specifically addressed in the AEL, they should contact their ODP Preparedness 

Officer for clarification. 

States that are using EMPG funds to purchase Interoperable Communications Equipment 

(Category 6) must consult SAFECOM’s coordinated grant guidance which outlines standards 

and equipment information to enhance interoperable communications. This guidance can be 

found at www.safecomprogram.gov. SAFECOM is a communications program of DHS’ Office 

for Interoperability and Compatibility, in the Science and Technology Directorate’s Office of 

Systems Engineering and Development. 

Training Costs Guidance 

EMPG funds may be used for a range of emergency management-related training activities to 

enhance the capabilities of State and local personnel, including the following: 

• Developing/enhancing systems to monitor training programs 

• Conducting all-hazards emergency management training, including NIMS FY 2006 

training requirements 

• Attending Emergency Management Institute (EMI) training or delivering EMI train-thetrainer courses in the States as allowed previously under EMPG and not limited to 

terrorism-related courses 

• Hiring full or part-time staff to support training-related activities 

• Other EMPG-related training activities. 
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Exercise Costs Guidance 

EMPG funds may be used to design, develop, conduct, and evaluate emergency management 

related exercises. Exercises must be consistent with the principles outlined in the Homeland 

Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP), as well as applicable existing emergency 

management standards. Activities include the following: 

• Developing/enhancing systems to monitor exercise programs 

• Conducting all-hazards exercises, based on the likely hazards/scenarios a jurisdiction 

may encounter 

• Conducting emergency management exercises, while incorporating NIMS FY 2006 

exercise requirements 

• Hiring full or part-time staff to support exercise-related activities 

• Other EMPG-related exercise activities. 

Exercises conducted with ODP support (including grant funds) must be managed and executed in 

accordance with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). HSEEP 

Volumes I-III contain guidance and recommendations for designing, developing, conducting, 

and evaluating exercises. HSEEP Volume IV provides sample exercise materials. All four 

volumes can be found at the HSEEP website (http://hseep.dhs.gov). Exercises conducted using 

EMPG funding must be NIMS compliant. 

Management and Administrative Costs Guidance 

M&A costs include the following categories of activities: 

• Hiring of full-time or part-time staff or contractors/consultants: 

o To assist with the management of FY06 EMPG funds 

o To assist with design, requirements, and implementation of FY06 EMPG 

• Hiring of full-time or part-time staff or contractors/consultants and expenses related to: 

o FY06 EMPG pre-application submission management activities and application 

requirements 

o Meeting compliance with reporting/data collection requirements, including data 

calls 

• Development of operating plans for information collection and processing necessary to 

respond to DHS/ODP data calls 

• Travel expenses 

• Meeting-related expenses 

• Acquisition of authorized office equipment, including personal computers, laptop 

computers, printers, LCD projectors, and other equipment or software which may be 

required to support the implementation of the homeland security strategy 

• The following are allowable only within the period of performance of the grant program: 

o Recurring fees/charges associated with certain equipment, such as cell phones, 

faxes, etc. 

o Leasing and/or renting of space for newly hired personnel to administer programs 

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M&A costs are allowable for both State and local-level EMAs. The State EMA may use up to 

5% of the total amount for M&A purposes. If the SAA is not the EMA, the SAA is not eligible 

to retain funds for M&A. In addition, local EMAs may retain and use up to 3% of their 

subaward from the State for local M&A purposes. 

E. Construction and Renovation Guidance 

While the EMPG program is not intended to support construction activities, DHS recognizes that 

an updated, functioning emergency operations center (EOC), accessible to and usable by 

individuals with disabilities, is a core component of an effective emergency management system. 

Therefore, limited construction and renovation activities for EOCs are allowable under EMPG, 

consistent with past EMPG practices. The State must match 50% of any money used for 

construction and must comply with the Davis-Bacon Act. (Additional information on the DavisBacon Act is available from the following website: http://www.dol.gov/esa/programs/dbra/.) 

In order for grantees to drawdown funds for limited EOC construction and renovation projects 

under EMPG: 

1. Grantee must provide to ODP: 

a. Description of the EOC facility, location, and the scope of the construction or 

renovation project 

b. Certification that an assessment has been conducted to identify EOC needs 

regarding such issues as the facility, communications capability, computer 

systems and network capabilities, survivability, and sustainability 

c. How the construction or renovation project will address the needs identified from 

the assessment 

d. Consequences of not implementing the construction or renovation project 

2. Written approval must be provided by ODP prior to the use of any EMPG funds for 

construction or renovation. 

• National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NEPA requires ODP to analyze the 

possible environmental impacts of each construction project. The purpose of a NEPA 

review is to weigh the impact of major Federal actions or actions undertaken using 

Federal funds on adjacent communities, water supplies, historical buildings, endangered 

species, or culturally sensitive areas prior to construction. Grantees wanting to use ODP 

funding for construction projects must complete and submit a NEPA Compliance 

Checklist to their respective ODP Preparedness Officer for review. Additionally, 

grantees may be required to provide additional detailed information on the activities to be 

conducted, locations, sites, possible construction activities, possible alternatives, and any 

environmental concerns that may exist. Results of the NEPA Compliance Review could 

result in a project not being approved for ODP funding or the need for ODP to perform 

an Environmental Assessment (EA) or draft an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS).
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F. Personnel Costs Guidance 

Personnel costs, including salary, overtime, compensatory time off, and associated fringe 

benefits, are allowable under FY06 EMPG. These costs must comply with OMB Circular A-87, 

Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments. Proposed personnel costs 

should still be linked to achieving objectives outlined in the EMPG work plan. 

G. Unallowable Costs Guidance 

Several costs are strictly prohibited under FY06 EMPG. Grantees should contact their ODP 

Preparedness Officer for guidance and clarification on the following unallowable costs: 

Construction and Renovation 

Construction and renovation are generally prohibited, except as noted above under Construction 

and Renovation Guidance on page 16. 

Hiring of Public Safety Personnel 

EMPG funds may not be used to support the hiring of sworn public safety officers for the 

purposes of fulfilling traditional public safety duties or to supplant traditional public safety 

positions and responsibilities. 

H. General Guidance 

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 

ODP recognizes that much of the information submitted in the course of applying for funding 

under this program, or provided in the course of its grant management activities, may be 

considered law enforcement sensitive or otherwise important to national security interests. This 

may include threat, risk, and needs assessment information, and discussions of demographics, 

transportation, public works, and industrial and public health infrastructures. While this 

information under Federal control is subject to requests made pursuant to the Freedom of 

Information Act, 5. U.S.C. §552, all determinations concerning the release of information of this 

nature are made on a case-by-case basis by the DHS FOIA Office, and may likely fall within one 

or more of the available exemptions under the Act. Applicants are encouraged to consult their 

own State and local laws and regulations regarding the release of information, which should be 

considered when reporting sensitive matters in the grant application, needs assessment and 

strategic planning process. Applicants may also consult their ODP Preparedness Officer 

regarding concerns or questions about the release of information under State and local laws. 

Grantees should be familiar with the regulations governing protected critical infrastructure 

information (6 C.F.R. Part 29) and sensitive security information (49 C.F.R. Part 1520), as these 

designations may provide additional protection to certain classes of homeland security 

information. 

Services to Limited English Proficient (LEP) Persons 

Recipients of ODP financial assistance are required to comply with several Federal civil rights 

laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. These laws prohibit 

discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex in the delivery of 

services. National origin discrimination includes discrimination on the basis of limited English 

proficiency. To ensure compliance with Title VI, recipients are required to take reasonable steps 
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to ensure that LEP persons have meaningful access to their programs. Meaningful access may 

entail providing language assistance services, including oral and written translation, where 

necessary. Grantees are encouraged to consider the need for language services for LEP persons 

served or encountered both in developing their proposals and budgets and in conducting their 

programs and activities. Reasonable costs associated with providing meaningful access for LEP 

individuals are considered allowable program costs. For additional information, please see 

http://www.lep.gov. 

Integrating Individuals with Disabilities into Emergency Planning 

Executive Order #13347, entitled “Individuals with Disabilities in Emergency Preparedness” and 

signed in July 2004, requires the Federal Government to support safety and security for 

individuals with disabilities in situations involving disasters, including earthquakes, tornadoes, 

fires, floods, hurricanes, and acts of terrorism. Consequently, Federal agencies are required to: 

1) encourage consideration of the unique needs of employees and individuals with disabilities 

served by State, local, and tribal governments and private organizations and individuals in 

emergency preparedness planning; and 2) facilitate cooperation among Federal, State, local, and 

tribal governments and private organizations and individuals in the implementation of 

emergency preparedness plans as they relate to individuals with disabilities. A January 2005 

letter to Governors from Secretary Ridge asked States to consider several steps in protecting 

individuals with disabilities: 

• Ensure that your State’s existing emergency preparedness plans are as comprehensive as 

possible with regard to the issues facing individuals with disabilities 

• Ensure that emergency information and resources are available by accessible means and 

in accessible formats 

• Consider expending Federal homeland security dollars on initiatives that address and/or 

respond to the needs of individuals with disabilities for emergency preparedness, 

response, and recovery. 

Grantees are encouraged to use funding for activities that integrate people with disabilities into 

their planning and response processes. Grantees can consult Census data for their geographic 

location to discover the percentage of the population that is categorized as individuals with 

disabilities. 

Further information can be found at the Disability and Emergency Preparedness Resource Center 

at www.dhs.gov/disabilitypreparedness. This Resource Center provides information to assist 

emergency managers and in planning and response efforts related to people with disabilities. 

Buy American Act Compliance 

In general, grantees are not required to comport with the restrictions of the Buy American Act 

(41 U.S.C. 10a). However, grants authorized under the Stafford Act, including the EMPG 

program, must follow these standards. The Buy American Act requires that all materials 

purchased be produced in the United States, unless such materials are not available, or such a 

purchase would not be in the public interest. 
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I. ODP Resources and Support 

To assist grantees with program activities, ODP has several support mechanisms available to 

grantees. 

Role of ODP’s Preparedness Officers 

Throughout the project period, ODP Preparedness Officers will work closely with State and local 

officials in assigned States and territories to assist agencies in enhancing their homeland security 

preparedness through planning, training, equipment acquisition, exercises, and technical 

assistance. Preparedness Officers will be in continuous contact with the SAAs and local 

officials, and should be considered as the primary point of contact within ODP for addressing 

questions, concerns, general issues, and accessing specialized expertise. 

Additionally, ODP Regional Preparedness Officers are available to work closely with State and 

local officials in their assigned regions and to serve as a regional liaison for national ODP 

programs. The ODP Regional Preparedness Officer is also available to support and review State 

and local planning efforts related to the EMPG and MMRS programs, and the associated 

development of applications, work plans and performance evaluations for EMPG. 

Role of ODP’s Exercise Managers 

ODP Exercise Managers will work closely with state and local exercise points of contact in 

assigned States and territories to assist agencies in enhancing their homeland security 

preparedness through exercise conduct. Exercise Managers should be considered as the primary 

point of contact within ODP for addressing questions and concerns regarding exercises. 

Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line 

CSID is a non-emergency resource for use by State and local emergency responders across the 

nation. CSID provides general information on all ODP programs and information on the 

characteristics and control of CBRNE materials, defensive equipment, mitigation techniques, and 

available Federal assets and resources. CSID also provides information on the following 

services: CBRNE training, centralized scheduling capability, CBRNE exercises, State Homeland 

Security Assessment and Strategy Grants, and technical assistance (TA). 

CSID can be contacted by telephone at 1-800-368-6498 or via email at askcsid@dhs.gov. CSID hours of 

operation are from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (EST), Monday through Friday. 

Federal Fiscal Support and Oversight 

ODP’s OGO will provide fiscal support and oversight of the grant programs included in this 

solicitation. All grant and sub-grant recipients should refer to the OGO Financial Management 

Guide. Please contact OGO to obtain a copy of this Guide. OGO can be contacted by telephone 

at 1-866-9ASKOGO or by email at ask-OGO@dhs.gov. 

Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance Program 

ODP’s technical assistance program is a capabilities-based program that seeks to build and 

sustain State and local jurisdiction capacity related to two primary functional areas: (1) overall 

homeland security program management; and (2) priority preparedness activities (prevent, 

protect against, respond to, and recover from major events, including threats or acts of terrorism). 
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This two-pronged approach ensures that technical assistance services measurably contribute to 

the enhancement of the homeland security architecture within each state and local jurisdiction as 

well as the associated preparedness capabilities housed therein. The technical assistance services 

designed, developed, and delivered to State and local homeland security personnel address the 

full spectrum of mission areas, priorities, and capabilities outlined in the National Preparedness 

Goal. All technical assistance services are available to eligible recipients at no charge. ODP will 

cover the cost of providing the technical expertise, travel, and related expenses. 

For additional information, please refer to ODP’s online TA site at 

http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/ta.htm under the Catalog link or contact CSID. 

Lessons Learned Information Sharing (LLIS) System 

LLIS is a national, online, secure website that houses a collection of peer-validated lessons 

learned, best practices, and AARs from exercises and actual incidents, and other relevant 

homeland security documents. LLIS is designed to help emergency response providers and 

homeland security officials prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover from catastrophic 

events and acts of terrorism. LLIS facilitates improved preparedness nationwide by providing 

response professionals with access to a wealth of validated front-line expertise on effective 

planning, training, equipping, and operational practices for homeland security. 

 

The LLIS website also includes a national directory of responders and homeland security 

officials, as well as an updated list of homeland security exercises, events, and conferences. 

Additionally, LLIS includes online collaboration tools, including secure email and message 

boards, where users can exchange information. LLIS uses strong encryption and active site 

monitoring to protect all information housed on the system. The LLIS website is located at 

located at https://www.LLIS.gov. 

Additional information on each of these programs can be found on the ODP website located at: 

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III. ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS AND FUNDING AVAILABILITY

A. Eligible Applicants 

The Governor of each State has designated an SAA to apply for and administer ODP grant funds. 

The SAA is the only agency eligible to apply for FY06 EMPG funds and is responsible for 

passing through those funds to the State EMA within prescribed timelines. 

B. Funding 

Per Congressional direction, FY06 EMPG funds have been allocated consistent with previous 

fiscal years. Pursuant to the Compact of Free Association, $50,000 may be available for the 

Federated States of Micronesia and $50,000 for the Republic of the Marshall Islands. Table 2 

provides a breakdown by State of FY06 EMPG funding allocations. 

Table 2. FY06 EMPG Funding Allocation 

State/Territory FY06 Allocation State/Territory FY06 Allocation 

Alabama $ 2,990,292.00 New Hampshire $ 1,811,165.00 

Alaska $ 1,579,387.00 New Jersey $ 4,497,040.00 

Arizona $ 3,346,277.00 New Mexico $ 2,024,094.00 

Arkansas $ 2,338,031.00 New York $ 8,376,735.00 

California $ 14,236,075.00 North Carolina $ 4,397,775.00 

Colorado $ 2,997,532.00 North Dakota $ 1,575,815.00 

Connecticut $ 2,613,621.00 Ohio $ 5,536,456.00 

Delaware $ 1,639,410.00 Oklahoma $ 2,625,696.00 

District of Columbia $ 1,552,473.00 Oregon $ 2,635,897.00 

Florida $ 7,479,004.00 Pennsylvania $ 5,871,885.00 

Georgia $ 4,485,848.00 Rhode Island $ 1,735,818.00 

Hawaii $ 1,800,137.00 South Carolina $ 2,851,022.00 

Idaho $ 1,835,393.00 South Dakota $ 1,622,362.00 

Illinois $ 5,969,142.00 Tennessee $ 3,471,431.00 

Indiana $ 3,604,254.00 Texas $ 9,339,277.00 

Iowa $ 2,421,236.00 Utah $ 2,193,427.00 

Kansas $ 2,340,116.00 Vermont $ 1,569,343.00 

Kentucky $ 2,845,654.00 Virginia $ 4,020,848.00 

Louisiana $ 2,988,865.00 Washington $ 3,571,151.00 

Maine $ 1,818,307.00 West Virginia $ 2,004,480.00 

Maryland $ 3,346,891.00 Wisconsin $ 3,340,701.00 

Massachusetts $ 3,703,030.00 Wyoming $ 1,526,119.00 

Michigan $ 5,033,090.00 Puerto Rico $ 2,759,680.00 

Minnesota $ 3,185,941.00 Virgin Islands $ 654,248.00 

Mississippi $ 2,397,372.00 American Samoa $ 468,716.00 

Missouri $ 3,425,703.00 Guam $ 609,316.00 

Montana $ 1,676,890.00 Northern Mariana Islands $ 487,308.00 

Nebraska $ 1,977,881.00 Republic of the Marshall Islands $ 51,694.00 

Nevada $ 2,140,955.00 Federated States of Micronesia $ 51,694.00 

 Total $179,450,000
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SAAs must apply for FY06 EMPG funding through the online Grants Management System 

(GMS) at https://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov/. Applications are available as of November 14, 2005 and 

must be received by ODP no later than December 14, 2005. ODP will evaluate applications and 

award funds within 30 days of receipt of application. 

 

These grants are through DHS/ODP. The program title listed in the Catalog of Federal Domestic 

Assistance (CFDA) at http://12.46.245.173/cfda/cfda.html is “Office for Domestic Preparedness 

Fiscal Year 2006 Emergency Management Performance Grants.” The CFDA number for FY06 

EMPG is 97.042. When completing the online application, applicants should identify their 

submissions as new, non-construction applications. The project period will be for a period not to 

exceed 24 months. Table 3 outlines the required application elements. 

Table 3. EMPG Application Checklist 

Required Application Submissions 

1. SF-424 Grant Application with certifications (through GMS) 

• Non-Supplanting Certification: This certification from the SAA, which is a required 

component of the online GMS application, affirms that Federal funds will only be used to 

supplement existing funds and will not replace (supplant) funds that have been 

appropriated for the same purpose. Potential supplanting will be addressed in the 

application review as well as in the pre-award review, post-award monitoring, and the 

audit. Applicants or grantees may be required to supply documentation certifying that a 

reduction in non-Federal resources occurred for reasons other than the receipt or expected 

receipt of Federal funds. 

□ SF-424 Grant Application with Certifications (through GMS) 

□ Non-Supplanting Certification 

□ Assurances 

□ Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and 

 Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirement 

□ DUNS Number 

□ EMPG Program Narrative and Budget

□ Program Narrative 

□ PART I: Management Capabilities 

□ PART II: Challenges and Impediments 

□ PART III: Recommendations 

□ PART IV: Major Initiatives 

□ PART V: NEMB-CAP 

□ PART VI: Work Plan 

□ PART VII: Catastrophic Planning 

□ Budget and Budget Narrative 

□ Review of Application by the State Single Point of Contact (SPOC) 
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• Match Requirement: EMPG has a 50% Federal and 50% State cost-share cash or inkind match requirement. Unless otherwise authorized by law, Federal funds can not be 

matched with other Federal funds. In accordance with Federal guidelines and DHS OGC 

rulings, match requirements are waived for the U.S. Territories of American Samoa, 

Guam, the Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. For 

further information on allowable sources and types of funds, timing of match 

contributions, and records for match, please consult the OGO Financial Management 

Guide.

• Assurances: The online GMS application includes a list of assurances that the applicant 

must comply with in order to receive Federal funds under this program. It is the 

responsibility of the recipient of the Federal funds to fully understand and comply with 

these requirements. Failure to comply may result in the withholding of funds, 

termination of the award, or other sanctions. The applicant agrees to these assurances 

upon the submission of the application. 

• Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension, and Other 

Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirement: This certification, 

which is a required component of the online application, commits the applicant to 

compliance with the certification requirements under 28 C.F.R. Part 67, Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement); 28 C.F.R. Part 69, New 

Restrictions on Lobbying; and 28 C.F.R. Part 83 Government-wide Requirements for 

Drug-Free Workplace (Grants). All of these can be referenced at 

http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_04/28cfrv2_04.html. The certification will 

be treated as a material representation of the fact upon which reliance will be placed by 

DHS in awarding grants. 

• Suspension or Termination of Funding: DHS, by written notice, may terminate this 

grant, in whole or in part, when it is in the Government's interest. 

2. DUNS Number. The SAA must provide a Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal 

Numbering System (DUNS) number with the FY06 EMPG application. An application will 

not be considered complete until a valid DUNS number is provided by the applicant. This 

number may be provided in one of the attachment fields within the online GMS application. 

Organizations should verify having a DUNS number or take the steps necessary to obtain one 

as soon as possible. Applicants can receive a DUNS number at no cost by calling the 

dedicated toll-free DUNS Number request line at 1-800-333-0505. 

3. EMPG Program Narrative and Budget. Grantees must maintain and expand any 

necessary capabilities to sustain an effective emergency management program. These 

capabilities must be able to address all-hazards emergencies. To help assess these 

capabilities, the FY06 EMPG requires that all EMPG award recipients submit a narrative as a 

part of the EMPG application. To frame the program narrative, please use the following 

structure: 
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EMPG Program Narrative

PART I: Management Capabilities. Please provide a description of current resource 

management capabilities to develop, implement, and manage the programmatic 

requirements associated with EMPG funding and other Federally funded programs 

supporting the State emergency management program and the State Homeland Security 

Strategy. When describing current management capabilities, consider including such 

information as the following: 

• Identify the major organizations, committees, and other structures accountable for 

implementing the emergency management program initiatives 

• Provide an overview of the core emergency management organization, and the 

structures used to support emergency management across the State. 

• Indicate the staffing/resource levels within those core organization responsible for 

program administration and oversight 

• Provide an overview of the process(es) used to determine funds allocation to any 

subgrantee of the emergency management authority. 

In addition, the description must make specific reference to the following: 

• Current efforts to achieve NIMS implementation and institutionalization across the 

entire State/territory response system during FY06 

• Current efforts to address deficiencies identified as a result of the NEMB-CAP 

process, the EMAP process, or other emergency management-related assessments 

• Current efforts to enhance or sustain existing capabilities already put into place to 

address shortfalls identified through the NEMB-CAP process, the EMAP process, or 

other emergency management-related assessments 

• Current efforts to institutionalize all-hazards preparedness into the existing State 

Homeland Security Strategy. 

PART II: Challenges and Impediments. Please provide an explanation of challenges 

and impediments that complicate the administration and management of programs 

supporting the statewide emergency management program. 

PART III: Recommendations. Please provide recommendations for beneficial services, 

tools, and/or resources that would assist the State/territory in better implementing the 

statewide emergency management program and integrating the program into the existing 

State Homeland Security Strategy. 

PART IV: Major Initiatives. Please provide a list of major emergency management 

initiatives and a brief overview of each initiative. The overview should address the major 

objectives and key milestones of the initiative, as well as how it relates to the Emergency 

Management Functions identified through EMAP. Consistent with the emergency 

management function chosen, the State may propose activities at a local level as well as 

activities that have statewide application. For example, a State’s program objective for 

exercises may include those conducted by counties or municipalities as well as those 

conducted by the State. 
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PART V: NEMB-CAP. Please provide a summary of key shortfalls identified in the NEMBCAP process. States who have not yet completed the NEMB-CAP assessment should note 

that in their work plan, including expected timeframe for completion of the NEMB-CAP or 

provide a summary of shortfalls as identified in the most recent relevant assessment. 

PART VI. Work Plan. Please provide a proposed work plan to address specific areas of need 

identified in the NEMB-CAP process or other assessment process. If a State has not 

completed NEMB-CAP, it should use the EMAP Standard and lessons learned from 

catastrophic events, such as Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, to assist in identifying and 

prioritizing areas upon which to focus. If the key areas of need or weaknesses identified in the 

NEMB-CAP process have already been addressed, the State should describe how it will 

sustain these capabilities or how it will address any other priority needs identified 

through ongoing assessment efforts. 

PART VII. Catastrophic Planning. Please provide a detailed summary of catastrophic 

planning efforts and proposed actions to address. 

EMPG Budget and Budget Narrative

Additionally, all EMPG award recipients are required to submit a budget and budget 

narrative addressing EMPG related costs and expenses, as a part of the EMPG 

application. This budget narrative should be brief and should serve to: (1) explain how 

the costs were estimated, (2) justify the need for the costs, and (3) outline how the match 

requirement of the grant program will be met. For clarification purposes, the narrative 

should include tables describing cost and expense elements (e.g. equipment list with unit 

costs/quantity). ODP Preparedness Officers can provide additional guidance on the 

development of this narrative. 

4. Single Point of Contact (SPOC) Review: Executive Order 12372, located at 

http://www.archives.gov/federal_register/codification/executive_order/12372.html, requires 

applicants from State and local units of government or other organizations providing services 

within a State to submit a copy of the application to the State SPOC, if one exists and if this 

program has been selected for review by the State. Applicants must contact their State SPOC to 

determine if the program has been selected for State review. The date that the application was 

sent to the SPOC or the reason such submission is not required should be provided. 

Applicants must familiarize themselves with the requirements and restrictions of the 

Program Guidance for FY06 EMPG, available in Sections I through V of the Fiscal 

Year 2006 Emergency Management Performance Grants: Program Guidance and 

Application Kit. The Program Guidelines contain critical information regarding this 

grant program. All grant recipients are assumed to have read, understood, and 

accepted the Program Guidance as binding. 
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REQUIREMENTS
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V. AWARD AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

A. Grant Award to State 

Upon approval of the application, the grant will be awarded to the respective SAA. This date 

will be known as the “award date.” The State’s obligation period must be met within 15 days of 

the award date. See Appendix A: Sample Award Package for additional information. 

Required Submissions: Signed award document and special conditions returned to the OJP 

OC Control Desk. 

B. Drawdown of Funds 

Following acceptance of the grant award and release of any special conditions withholding 

funds, the grantee can drawdown funds through the Automated Standard Application for 

Payments (ASAP), Phone Activated Paperless Response System (PAPRS), or Letter Of Credit 

Electronic Certification System (LOCES) payment systems. 

In support of our continuing effort to meet the accelerated financial statement reporting 

requirements mandated by the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Office of Management 

and Budget (OMB), payment processing will be interrupted during the last five (5) working days 

of each month. SAAs should make payment requests before the last five working days of the 

month to avoid delays in deposit of payments. For example, for the month of September, the last 

day to request (drawdown) payments will be September 23, 2005. Payments requested after 

September 23, 2005 will be processed when the regular schedule resumes on October 1, 2005. A 

similar schedule will follow at the end of each month thereafter. 

To avoid denial of payment requests, grantees are encouraged to submit their SF269a FSRs 

online at http://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov. Additional information and instructions are available at this 

website. 

Questions regarding grant payments should be addressed to the OJP OC by telephone at 1-800-

458-0786 or email askoc@ojp.usdoj.gov. Questions regarding all other financial/administrative 

issues should be addressed to the OGO Information Line at 1-866-9ASKOGO (927-5646) or 

email at ask-ogo@dhs.gov. 

C. Reporting Requirements 

Reporting requirements for all programs included in EMPG will be consolidated into a single 

reporting system. 

Financial Status Report

Obligations and expenditures must be reported to ODP on a quarterly basis through the Financial 

Status Report (FSR), which is due within 45 days of the end of each calendar quarter (i.e. for the 

quarter ending March 31, FSR is due on May 15). A report must be submitted for every quarter 

the award is active, including partial calendar quarters, as well as for periods where no grant 

activity occurs. A copy of this form will be included in the initial award package. Future awards 
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and fund drawdowns will be withheld if these reports are delinquent. FSRs may be filed on-line 

through the internet at http://grants.ojp.usdoj.gov. 

Grantees are reminded to review the following documents and ensure that grant activities are 

conducted in accordance with the applicable guidance: 

• OMB Circular A-102, Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local 

Governments, at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/index.html

• OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments, at 

http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/index.html 

• OMB Circular A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Other 

Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non-Profit 

Organizations, at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/index.html

• OMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions, at 

http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/index.html

• OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations, at 

http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/index.html. 

Additionally, grantees should be familiar with the requirements included in the OGO Financial 

Management Guide. This Guide may be obtained by contacting OGO. 

Required Submissions: FSR (quarterly). 

Biannual Strategy Implementation Reports (BSIR) and Categorical Assistance Progress 

Report (CAPR) 

Following award of grant, the State and subgrantees will be responsible for providing updated 

obligation and expenditure information on a regular basis. States will provide consolidated 

information to ODP in their BSIR. The BSIR submission will satisfy the narrative requirement 

in Box 12 of the biannual Categorical Assistance Progress Report (CAPR – OJP Form 4587/1). 

States will still be required to submit the CAPR form with a line in box 12 which reads: See 

BSIR. The BSIR and the CAPR are due within 30 days after the end of the reporting period (July 

31 with a reporting period of January 1 through June 30, and on January 31 with a reporting 

period of July 1 though December 31). Updated obligation and expenditure information must be 

provided with the BSIR to show progress made in meeting strategic goals and objectives. ODP 

will provide a web-enabled application for the BSIR submission to grantees and a copy of the 

CAPR (OJP Form 4587/1) will be included in the initial award package. Future awards and fund 

drawdowns may be withheld if these reports are delinquent. The final BSIR is due 120 days 

after the end date of the award period. 

Required Submissions: BSIR (biannually). 

Exercise Evaluation and Improvement 

Exercises implemented with grant funds should be threat- and performance-based and should 

evaluate performance of critical tasks required to respond to the exercise scenario. Guidance on 

conducting exercise evaluations and implementing improvement is defined in the HSEEP 

Volume Exercise Evaluation and Improvement located at http://hseep.dhs.gov. Exercises 
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must be included in the Multiyear Exercise Plan calendar, and added to the National Exercise 

Schedule through the ODP Secure Portal. The SAA must report on scheduled exercises and 

ensure that an AAR and Improvement Plan (IP) are prepared for each exercise conducted with 

ODP support (grant funds or direct support) and submitted to ODP within 60 days following 

completion of the exercise. 

The AAR documents the performance of exercise related tasks and makes recommendations for 

improvements. The IP outlines the actions that the exercising jurisdiction(s) plans to take to 

address recommendations contained in the AAR. Generally, the IP, with at least initial action 

steps, should be included in the final AAR. ODP is establishing a national database to facilitate 

the scheduling of exercises, the submission of the AAR/IPs and the tracking of IP 

implementation. Guidance on development of AARs and IPs is provided in the HSEEP manuals. 

Financial and Compliance Audit Report

Recipients that expend $500,000 or more of Federal funds during their fiscal year are required to 

submit an organization-wide financial and compliance audit report. The audit must be performed 

in accordance with the U.S. General Accountability Office Government Auditing Standards, 

located at http://www.gao.gov/govaud/ybk01.htm, and OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, 

Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations , located at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb 

/circulars/index.html. Audit reports are currently due to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse no later 

than 9 months after the end of the recipient’s fiscal year. In addition, the Secretary of Homeland 

Security and the Comptroller General of the United States shall have access to any books, 

documents, and records of recipients of FY06 EMPG assistance for audit and examination 

purposes, provided that, in the opinion of the Secretary of Homeland Security or the Comptroller 

General, these documents are related to the receipt or use of such assistance. The grantee will 

also give the sponsoring agency or the Comptroller General, through any authorized 

representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers or documents related 

to the grant. 

The State shall require that subgrantees comply with the audit requirements set forth in OMB 

Circular A-133. Recipients are responsible for ensuring that sub-recipient audit reports are 

received and for resolving any audit findings. 

D. Monitoring 

Grant recipients will be monitored periodically by ODP Preparedness Officers and OGO to 

ensure that the program goals, objectives, timeliness, budgets, and other related program criteria 

are being met. Monitoring is accomplished through a combination of office-based and on-site 

monitoring visits. Monitoring involves the review and analysis of the financial, programmatic, 

and administrative issues relative to each program, and helps identify areas where technical 

assistance and other support may be needed. 

The SAA is responsible for monitoring subgrantee activities to provide reasonable assurance that 

the sub-recipient administers Federal awards in compliance with Federal and State requirements. 

Responsibilities include the accounting of receipts and expenditures, cash management, the 

maintaining of adequate financial records, and the refunding of expenditures disallowed by 

audits. 
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E. Grant Close-Out Process 

Within 120 days after the end of the grant period, the grantee will submit a final FSR and a final 

BSIR detailing all accomplishments throughout the project. After both of these reports have 

been reviewed and approved by the ODP Preparedness Officer, a Grant Adjustment Notice 

(GAN) will be completed to close-out the grant. The GAN will indicate the project as being 

closed, list any remaining funds that will be de-obligated, and address the requirement of 

maintaining the grant records for three years from the date of the final FSR. After the financial 

information is received and approved by OGO, the grant will be identified as ‘Closed by the 

Office of Grant Operations.’ 

Required Submissions: 1) Final SF-269, 2) Final CAPR, and 3) Final BSIR. 
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Sample Award Package 
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APPENDIX A: SAMPLE AWARD PACKAGE 

TAB 1: SAMPLE REVIEW OF AWARD 

Office for Domestic Preparedness 

Office of Grant Operations 

Post Award Instructions for ODP Awards 

1. Review Award and Special Conditions Document. 

Carefully read the award and any special conditions or other attachments. There is an original 

plus one copy of the award page. 

 

If you agree with the terms and conditions, the authorized official should sign and date both the 

original and the copy of the award document page in Block 19. You should maintain a copy and 

return the original signed documents to: 

Office of Justice Programs 

Attn: Control Desk - ODP Award 

810 Seventh Street, NW – 5th Floor 

Washington, DC 20531 

If you do not agree with the terms and conditions, contact the awarding ODP Preparedness 

Officer as noted in the award package. 

2. Read Guidelines. 

Become familiar with the OGO Financial Management Guide, which is available by contacting 

OGO at 1-866-9ASKOGO. New award recipients are automatically placed on a mailing list to 

receive future Guides and their change sets. 

Up to 5 copies of the Guide may be ordered at no cost through: http://puborder.ncjrs.org 

You may also order the Guide by calling 1-800-851-3420. Select #2 for publications, select #1 

to speak with a publications specialist. 
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TAB 2: SAMPLE POST AWARD INSTRUCTION 

Office for Domestic Preparedness 

Office of Grant Operations 

Office of the Comptroller 

Post Award Instructions

OGO will provide fiscal support and oversight of the ODP grant programs, while the OJP OC 

will continue to provide support for grant payments. The following is provided as a guide for the 

administration of awards from ODP. Forms and other documents illustrating each step are 

attached. 

Step 1. Review Award and Special Conditions.

If you agree with the terms and conditions stated in the award, sign and date the award document 

and the last page of the Special Conditions, and return to OJP. Notify an ODP Preparedness 

Officer when Special Conditions have been met (refer to Step 1 attachment); 

If you do not agree with the terms and conditions as written, contact an ODP Preparedness 

Officer. 

Step 2. Read Guidelines. 

Read and become familiar with the OGO Financial Management Guide and related material 

Step 3. Complete and Return Automated Clearing House (ACH) Form.

The ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form (refer to Step 3 attachment) is used 

to arrange direct deposit of funds into the designated bank account. 

Step 4. Access to Payment Systems.

OJP uses two payment systems: Phone Activated Paperless System (PAPRS) and Letter of 

Credit Electronic Certification System (LOCES) (refer to Step 4 attachment). Current LOCES 

users will see the addition of new ODP grants on the LOCES grant number listing as soon as the 

ODP award acceptance has been received. PAPRS grantees will receive a letter with the award 

package containing their PIN to access the system and Grant ID information. 

Step 5. Reporting Requirements. 

Reporting requirements must be met during the life of the grant (refer to the OGO Financial 

Management Guide and the specific program guidance for a full explanation of these 

requirements, special conditions and any applicable exceptions). The payment systems contain 

edits which will prevent access to funds if reporting requirements are not met on a timely basis. 

Refer to Step 5 attachments for forms, due date information, and instructions. 

Step 6. Questions about your ODP award?

A reference sheet is provided containing frequently asked financial questions and answers. 

Questions regarding grant payments should be addressed to the OJP OC at 1-800-458-0786 or 

email askoc@ojp.usdoj.gov. Questions regarding all other financial/administrative issues should 

be addressed to the OGO Information Line at 1-866-9ASKOGO (927-5646) or email at askogo@dhs.gov. 
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LIST OF TERMS
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APPENDIX B: LIST OF TERMS 

A 

AEL Authorized Equipment List 

ASAP Automated Standard Application for Payments 

B 

BSIR Biannual Strategy Implementation Reports 

BZPP Buffer Zone Protection Plan 

C 

CAPR Categorical Assistance Progress Reports 

CBRNE Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive 

CCP Citizen Corps Program 

CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

CFR Code of Federal Regulations 

CFDA Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance 

CSID Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk 

D 

D&B Dun and Bradstreet 

DHS U.S. Department of Homeland Security 

DOJ U.S. Department of Justice 

DUNS Data Universal Numbering System 

E 

EA Environmental Assessment 

EIS Environmental Impact Statement 

EMA Emergency Management Agency 

EMAP Emergency Management Accreditation Program 

EMI Emergency Management Institute 

EMPG Emergency Management Performance Grants 

EOC Emergency Operations Center 

EOP Emergency Operations Plan 

F 

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulations 

FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency 

FICA Federal Insurance Contributions Act 

FOIA Freedom of Information Act 

FSR Financial Status Report 

G 

GAN Grant Adjustment Notice 

GMS Grants Management System 

H 

HazMat Hazardous Materials 

HHS U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 
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HRSA Health Resources and Services Administration 

HSEEP Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program 

HSGP Homeland Security Grant Program 

HSPD Homeland Security Presidential Directive 

I 

IAB InterAgency Board 

ICS Incident Command System 

L 

LEP Limited English Proficient 

LETPP Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program 

LLIS Lessons Learned Information Sharing 

LOCES Letter of Credit Electronic Certification System 

M 

M&A Management and Administrative 

MIPT National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism 

MMRS Metropolitan Medical Response System 

N 

NEPA National Environmental Policy Act 

NIC NIMS Integration Center 

NIMS National Incident Management System 

NRP National Response Plan 

O 

OC Office of the Comptroller 

ODP Office for Domestic Preparedness 

OJP Office of Justice Programs 

OGO Office of Grant Operations 

OMB Office of Management and Budget 

P 

PAPRS Phone Activated Paperless Request System 

R 

RKB Responder Knowledge Base 

S 

SAA State Administrative Agency 

SHSP State Homeland Security Program 

SPOC Single Point of Contact 

T 

TCL Target Capabilities List 

U 

UASI Urban Areas Security Initiative 

UTL Universal Task List