Fiscal Year 2009 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program

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	Federal Grant Title:	Fiscal Year 2009 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program
	CFDA Number:	97.001
	CFDA Description:	Pilot Demonstration or Earmarked Projects
	Federal Agency Name:	Department of Homeland Security FEMA
	Category of Funding Activity:	Other
	Category Explanation:	Homeland Security - Preparedness
	Opportunity Category:	Other
	Funding Opportunity Number:	DHS-09-GPD-052-1970
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Grant
	Posted Date:	Dec 16, 2008
	Creation Date:	Dec 16, 2008
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 27, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the Fiscal Year 2009 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Guidance and Application Kit
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 27, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the Fiscal Year 2009 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Guidance and Application Kit
	Archive Date:	Mar 29, 2009
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$34,002,500
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$1,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only eligible entity able to apply for the available funding on behalf of eligible State, local, and tribal EOCs.
Grant Description: The FY 2009 EOC Grant Program is intended to improve emergency management and preparedness capabilities by supporting flexible, sustainable, secure, and interoperable EOCs with a focus on addressing identified deficiencies and needs. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program is authorized by section 614 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 6196c). Funds for the FY 2009 EOC Grant Program are appropriated under the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 110-329). Funding in the amount of $34,002,500 is available for grants for construction or renovation of a State, local, or tribal government's principal EOCs. Of this amount, $21,645,000 has been set aside, as non-competitive funding, for key EOC projects throughout the Nation. The remaining funds shall be allocated competitively to eligible applicants following a State and National review of the Investment Justifications. This grant program is not intended to fund the construction or renovation of State, local, or tribal Fusion Centers.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm
Grant Announcement Contact: Centralized Scheduling & Information Desk (CSID) Help Line (800) 368-6498
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