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 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.” behalf of each state or territory, however, only one application will be accepted from each state or territory.” 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 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 “Pursuant to the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002, as amended (MTSA), DHS established a risk based 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 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 2015: $100,000,000 2016: $100,000,000 $1,900,074 Amounts awarded to various groups in MA
Explosive Device Mitigation and Remediation Equipment CBRNE Operational and Search and Rescue Equipment Information Technology Cyber Security Enhancement Equipment Interoperable Communications Equipment Detection Decontamination Medical Power CBRNE Reference Materials CBRNE Incident Response Vehicles Terrorism Incident Prevention Equipment Physical Security Enhancement Equipment Inspection and Screening Systems Animal and Plants CBRNE Prevention and Response Watercraft CBRNE Aviation Equipment CBRNE Logistical Support Equipment Intervention Equipment Other Authorized Equipment To view the complete Authorized Equipment List, please visit the following link: DHS State Funding Sub-Grantees This section will discuss the pass-through requirements, relative to federal homeland security grants. In addition, sub-grantees within the state will also be addressed. Pass-Through Requirements The governor of each state designates a State Administrative Agency (SAA). This SAA takes on the role of a “middleman” by working with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in order to get federal DHS grant funding to the appropriate local governments and organizations within the state. Many of the DHS grants have specialized pass-through requirements. Pass-through is defined as “an obligation on the part of the SAA to make funds available to local units of government, combinations of local units, tribal governments, or other specific groups or organizations.” For many of the grant programs that fall within the scope of the Homeland Security Grant Program (State Homeland Security Program, Urban Area Security Initiative, Operation Stonegarden), the state must pass-through funds within 45 days of the receipt of funds. In addition to this time constraint, each SAA must pass-through at least 80% of the grant award funding associated with the State Homeland Security Program and the Urban Area Security Initiative to local units of government. This rule applies to all states, but it does not apply to the District of Columbia, Guam, American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
The Operational Services Division (OSD) has developed a standard guide for how to use each statewide contract. Statewide Contracts are written agreements between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and contractor awardees to supply various commodities and services to departments and other eligible entities. Statewide contracts are developed to meet the needs of public purchasers, which include but are not limited to: Executive and Non-Executive Branch departments, municipalities, counties, public colleges and universities, local schools, state facilities, public purchasing cooperatives, public hospitals, certain non-profit organizations, independent authorities, political sub-divisions and other states. Unforeseen circumstances as cited in regulation 801 CMR 21.05(3) may require departments to purchase commodities or services on an emergency basis. Some reasons include the avoidance of harm to the government as well as providing provisions for the health, welfare, or safety of persons. OSD has compiled a reference guide that could be used in an emergency situation called the . It is to be utilized by departments and eligible entities to obtain supplies, services or equipment for emergency or non-emergency situations from existing statewide contracts or multi-department contracts. A grant is defined as financial assistance for a public purpose to benefit the public. Grantees are usually public, quasi-public or private non-profit entities established for the public. Grants can be used to allow departments to use resources to achieve mandates without additional costs. They may enable partnerships or joint ventures with the commonwealth to fulfill legislative mandates. Further information on grants and their policies and guidelines can be accessed .