(MEMA) Mission: “The Governor’s Office of Homeland Security is a coordinating office. GOHS’ role is to advise the Governor, lead the development of policies, priorities, and strategy for homeland security in Maryland, and assist state agencies and local government in the implementation of their core homeland security and public safety missions. GOHS is also the primary liaison to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and other federal partners, and oversees coordination of federal homeland security grant funding in the state.” The following table highlights several key DHS grants. A synopsis of each grant has been provided, including references to eligible applicants and facilitators, overall grant program funding, as well as detailed state-specific information. Please note that this is by no means an exhaustive listing of available grants, but is intended to provide a representative snapshot of those types of grants that may be available. For more information about the Department of Homeland Security’s preparedness grants, please refer to the following website: An Introduction to DHS Grants—With a Focus on Maryland Grant Program Eligible Applicants FY 2015 & FY 2016 Grant Program Allocations Maryland’s FY 2016 Allocations Additional Notes – Specific to Maryland’s FY 2016 Grant Allocations State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) – Embedded within the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) About Grant Program: “The SHSP assists state, tribal and local preparedness activities that address high-priority preparedness gaps across all core “The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only entity eligible to apply to FEMA for SHSP funds. Eligible applicants include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.” 2015: $402,000,000 2016: $402,000,000 $6,153,500
capabilities and mission areas where a nexus to terrorism exists. SHSP supports the implementation of risk driven, capabilities-based approaches to address capability targets set in urban area, state, and regional Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (THIRAs). The capability targets are established during the THIRA process, and assessed in the State Preparedness Report (SPR) and inform planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events.” Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) – Embedded within the Homeland Security Grant Program About Grant Program: “The UASI program funds addressed the unique risk driven and planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, urban areas The SAA is the only entity eligible to apply to FEMA for UASI funds. As of FY 2013, there were a total of 25 high-threat, urban areas eligible for funding under the UASI program. Eligible candidates for the FY 2016 UASI program are “determined through an analysis of relative risk of terrorism faced by the 100 most 2015: $587,000,000 2016: $580,000,000 Baltimore Area $2,962,000 based
based on the capability targets identified during the THIRA process and associated assessment efforts; and assists them in building an enhanced and sustainable capacity to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism.” populous metropolitan statistical areas in the United States, in accordance with the 9/11 Act.” Operation Stonegarden – Embedded within the Homeland Security Grant Program About Grant Program: “The OPSG program supports enhanced cooperation and coordination among Customs and Border Protection (CBP), United States Border Patrol (USBP), and local, tribal, territorial, state, and Federal law enforcement agencies. The OPSG Program funds investments in joint efforts to secure the United States’ borders along routes of ingress from international borders to include travel corridors in states bordering Mexico and Canada, as well as states and territories with International water borders.” “The SAA is the only entity eligible to apply to FEMA for OPSG funds. Local units of government at the county level and tribal governments in the states bordering Canada, southern states bordering Mexico, and states and territories with International water borders are eligible to apply for FY 2016 OPSG funds through their SAA. All applicants must have active ongoing USBP operations coordinated through a CBP sector office to be eligible for OPSG funding.” 2015: $55,000,000 2016: $55,000,000 Maryland did not receive funding under this program in FY 2016.
urban areas. The program is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.” Homeland Security to be at high risk of terrorist attack. Eligible nonprofits must be located within one of the FY 2016 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) urban areas.” Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) About Grant Program: “The purpose of the EMPG Program is to provide federal grants to states to assist state, local, territorial, and tribal governments in preparing for all hazards, as authorized by the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. §§ 5121 et seq.) and Section 662 of the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006, as amended (6 U.S.C. § 762). Title VI of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMA to make grants for the purpose of providing a system of emergency “All 56 States and territories, as well as the Republic of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia, are eligible to apply for FY 2016 EMPG Program funds. Either the SAA or the state’s Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is eligible to apply directly to FEMA for EMPG Program funds on behalf of each state or territory, however, only one application will be accepted from each state or territory.” 2015: $350,100,000 2016: $350,100,000 $6,502,897
preparedness for the protection of life and property in the United States from hazards and to vest responsibility for emergency preparedness jointly in the federal government and the states and their political subdivisions. The Federal Government, through the EMPG Program, provides necessary direction, coordination, and guidance, and provides necessary assistance, as authorized in this title, to support a comprehensive all hazards emergency preparedness system.” The Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) About Program Grant: “The FY 2015 PSGP is one of the Department’s grant programs that directly support maritime transportation infrastructure security activities. PSGP is one tool in the comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to strengthen the Nation’s critical “Pursuant to the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, as amended (MTSA), DHS established a risk grant program to support maritime security risk management. Funding is directed towards the implementation of Area Maritime Security Plans (AMSP) and Facility Security Plans (FSP) among port authorities, facility operators, and state and local 2015: $100,000,000 2016: $100,000,000 Baltimore AMPORTS, Inc. $62,500 Apex Oil Company, Inc. - Maryland $223,236 APS East Coast, Inc. $25,000 Baltimore County Police Department $195,961 Maryland Natural Resources Police $520,450
infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The vast majority of U.S. maritime critical infrastructure is owned and operated by state, local, and private sector maritime industry partners. PSGP funds available to these entities are intended to improve port-wide maritime security risk management; enhance maritime domain awareness; support maritime security training and exercises; and to maintain or reestablish maritime security mitigation protocols that support port recovery and resiliency capabilities. PSGP investments must address Coast Guard and Area Maritime Security Committee identified vulnerabilities in port security and support the prevention, detection, response, and/or recovery from attacks involving improvised explosive devices (IED) and other weapons.” government agencies that are required to provide port security services. In administering the grant program, national, economic, energy, and strategic defense concerns based upon the most current risk assessments available were considered. Ferry systems are eligible to participate in the FY 2016 PSGP and receive funds. However, any ferry systems that participate and accept awards under the FY 2016 PSGP are not eligible for the FY 2016 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP). Likewise, any ferry systems that apply for funding under TSGP will not be considered for funding under the PSGP. By law, DHS must direct these funds to the Nation’s highest risk ports. Eligible entities within other Port Areas covered by an AMSP are also able to apply for PSGP funds.” Maryland Port Administration $693,750 Maryland State Police $399,564 Maryland Transportation Authority Police $304,864 Ports America Chesapeake, LLC $282,556 Intercity Passenger Rail About Grant Program: “The National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) is the only entity eligible 2015: $10,000,000 2016: $10,000,000
“The IPR Program provides funds to the National Passenger Railroad Corporation (Amtrak) to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and to increase the resilience of the Amtrak rail system.” to apply for funding under the FY 2016 IPR Program.” Intercity Bus Security Grant Program About Grant Program: “The FY 2016 IBSGP provides funding to create a sustainable program for the protection of intercity bus systems and the traveling public from terrorism. The program seeks to assist operators of fixed-route intercity and charter bus services in obtaining the resources required to support security measures such as enhanced planning, facility security upgrades and vehicle ad driver protection.” “Eligible applicants under the FY 2016 IBSGP are owners and operators of fixed route intercity and charter buses that serve urban areas designated to receive Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) funding under the FY 2016 Homeland Security Grant Program. Charter companies must make a minimum of 50 trips annually to one or more UASI jurisdictions to be eligible. All owner/operators that meet the basic eligibility criteria were eligible to apply. In order to be eligible to receive FY 2016 IBSGP grant funding, all operators must have completed a vulnerability assessment and developed a security plan as required by Section 1531 of the 9/11 2015: $3,000,000 2016: $3,000,000 Adventures by Dawn, LLC DBA Adventure Tours $76,655 D & D Enterprises, Inc. DBA Beltway Transportation Service $41,451 Keller Transportation, Inc $50,774
Act (6 U.S.C. § 181).” Transit Security Grant Program About Grant Program: “The FY 2016 TSGP is one of the Department’s grant programs that directly support transportation infrastructure security activities. TSGP is one tool in the comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to strengthen the Nation’s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. TSGP provides funds to owners and operators of transit systems (which include intra-city bus, commuter bus, ferries, and all forms of passenger rail) to protect critical surface transportation infrastructure and the traveling public from acts of terrorism and to increase the resilience of transit infrastructure.” “Eligible transit agencies were determined based on daily unlinked passenger trips (ridership) and transit systems that serve historically Urban Areas Security Initiative urban areas. Ferry systems are eligible to participate in the FY 2016 TSGP and receive funds. However, any ferry system that participated and accepted awards under the FY 2016 TSGP are not eligible for the FY 2016 Port Security Grant Program (PSGP). Likewise, any ferry systems that applied for funding under the PSGP are not considered for funding under the TSGP.” 2015: $87,000,000 2016: $87,000,000 Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) $4,940,913 TOTAL (FY 2016) $1,617,100,000 $23,831,059 [Please note that this is the total amount of
Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. Protective Equipment ($130,000) Water Witch Fire Company, Inc. Port Deposit MD All volunteer $414,286.00 Vehicle Acquisition ($425,000) 8/26/2016 Williamsport Volunteer Fire - Emergency Medical Services Inc. Williamsport MD Combination $55,700.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($58,485) 8/26/2016 Ellerslie Volunteer Fire Co. Inc. Ellerslie MD All volunteer $138,667.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($145,600) 8/12/2016 Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, Inc Hughesville MD Operations and Safety $20,275.00 Equipment ($21,288) 7/22/2016 Preston Volunteer Fire Company Preston MD Operations and Safety $47,620.00 Equipment ($50,000) 7/22/2016 Leonardtown Volunteer Fire Department Leonardtown MD Operations and Safety $271,620.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($285,200) 7/8/2016 VIGILANT HOSE COMPANY EMMITSBURG MD Operations and Safety $123,810.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($130,000) 7/8/2016 Anne Arundel County, Maryland Millersville MD Combination $418,720.00 Equipment ($149,600) || Personal Protective Equipment ($310,992) 6/17/2016 Potomac Fire Company Number 2, Incorporated Westernport MD All volunteer $135,239.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($142,000) 6/17/2016 Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute College Park MD State Fire Training Academy $500,000.00 Equipment ($178,445) || Personal Protective Equipment ($398,400) 6/3/2016 Prince Georges County, MD Upper Marlboro MD Operations and Safety $1,327,456.00 Personal Protective 6/3/2016
Fire/Emergency Medical Equipment ($1,460,200) Grantsville Fire Department Grantsville MD Operations and Safety $37,836.00 Equipment ($39,727) 5/20/2016 Hagerstown Fire Department Hagerstown MD Operations and Safety $68,433.00 Personal Protective Equipment ($75,276) 5/20/2016 Source: FEMA 2016 AFG awardees are provided in the table below. Havre De Grace Ambulance Havre de Grace MD Operations and Safety $77,803.00 EMS Equipment ($80,193) 4/14/2017 Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute College Park MD State Fire Training Academy $500,000.00 Equipment ($271,800) || Personal Protective Equipment ($311,000) 4/14/2017 Grantsville Fire Department Grantsville MD Operations and Safety $88,572 Personal Protective Equipment ($93,000) 5/5/2017 Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Company Inc. Sharpsburg MD Operations and Safety $21,429.00 Equipment ($20,000) 5/19/2017 Source: FEMA Organizations, agencies, or entities operating within the state of Maryland are eligible to apply for these federal grant programs. Most of these grants can be used to procure goods and services for DHS end users. The Department of Homeland Security has released an Authorized Equipment List that details the types of equipment that can be procured using grant money from various federal DHS/FEMA preparedness grant programs. For example, grant money that is associated with the State Homeland Security Program may be used to procure only certain types of equipment. Historically, the Authorized Equipment List has been set up in a hierarchical list format. Users can navigate through the list in order to find a specific type of equipment. Each equipment record includes an Authorized Equipment List (AEL) identification number, a title, a description of the item, and a list of grants that allow for the procurement of the item. There are many different types of equipment procured by homeland security agencies and entities. Though the equipment list is quite extensive, the various commodities/equipment generally fall into the following product categories: Personal Protective Equipment Explosive Device Mitigation and Remediation Equipment CBRNE Operational and Search and Rescue Equipment
Shore Regional Liaison Officer Kelly McGuire Southern Maryland Regional Liaison Officer (410)517-3600 John Reginaldi Western Maryland Regional Liaison Officer (410)517-3600 Edward Werkheiser Lower Eastern Shore Regional Liaison Officer (410)517-3600 Source: Maryland Emergency Management Agency Primary sub-grantees include of Maryland’s DHS grants include all twenty-three Maryland Counties and the cities of Annapolis, Baltimore and Ocean City. The following points of contact include the local Emergency Management Directors from each county in Maryland. Emergency Management Directors Points of Contact Name Position Contact info Richard Devore Director, Allegany County 11400 Pittsburgh Plate Glass Road, Cumberland MD 21502 (301) 876-9155 x100 Kevin Aftung Director, Anne Arundel County Henry L. Hein Public Service Bldg 7480 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Suite 102 Glen Burnie, MD 21061 (410) 222-0600 Kevin Simmons Director, Annapolis City 199 Taylor Ave. Annapolis, MD 21401 (410) 216-9167 David McMillan Acting Emergency Manager, Baltimore City 1201 E. Cold Spring Lane Baltimore, MD 21239 (410) 396-6188 Mark Hubbard Director, Baltimore County Baltimore County Fire Department 700 E. Joppa Road Baltimore, MD 21286 (410) 887-8114
2013 MEMA Strategic This section highlights Maryland’s process for procuring homeland security-related goods and services. The Maryland Department of General Services (DGS) “is a primary procurement agency with numerous responsibilities for purchasing a variety of goods and services statewide for State and local government agencies, as well as non-profit entities.” DGS provides support services to state and local agencies and conducts centralized procurement of architectural and engineering services, commodities, construction, energy, and facilities maintenance. In addition, DGS performs specialized contracting, bid/proposal administration, and bid security for all State government users except the University System of Maryland. DGS also administers the eMaryland Marketplace system and the Homeland Security eProcurement System for First Responders. The State of Maryland conducts a majority of its procurement activities through its eMaryland Marketplace. The online procurement system enables vendors to complete the Small Business Reserve (SBR) self-certification, receive notice of bid opportunities, search for contracting opportunities, submit bids electronically, and obtain bid results online. The eMaryland Marketplace can be accessed at: