Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 GPD 052 1970
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- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2009 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 16, 2008 and posted on Dec 16, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 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. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $34,002,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2009 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program was a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA grant opportunity designed to strengthen emergency management and preparedness by upgrading Emergency Operations Centers so they are more flexible, sustainable over time, secure, and interoperable with partner agencies. The core idea of the program was to invest in EOCs as the central coordination hubs used during disasters and major incidents, with funding targeted toward fixing clearly identified capability gaps and documented needs rather than paying for generic upgrades. The program was authorized under Section 614 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 6196c), and its funding was appropriated through the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 110-329).
Total funding available under the FY 2009 program was $34,002,500, and it was specifically intended for the construction or renovation of a state, local, or tribal government’s principal EOC. A major feature of this funding round was that $21,645,000 of the total was reserved as non-competitive funding for key EOC projects identified across the nation, meaning those set-aside projects did not have to compete in the same way as other applicants. The remaining portion of the funding was to be awarded through a competitive process in which eligible applicants submitted Investment Justifications that would be reviewed at both the state and national levels. Individual awards had a ceiling of $1,000,000, indicating the program aimed to support many projects rather than a small number of very large builds.
Eligibility was structured so that the State Administrative Agency (SAA) in each state was the only entity permitted to apply directly for the funds. In practical terms, this meant local or tribal governments seeking funding for an EOC project could not apply straight to FEMA; instead, they needed to work through their state’s SAA, which would submit on behalf of eligible state, local, and tribal EOCs. The opportunity also included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were expected to contribute a portion of project costs in addition to the federal award, consistent with many preparedness grant programs.
The opportunity opened on December 16, 2008, and closed on February 27, 2009 (with the same date shown for both the original and current closing date). Applicants were repeatedly advised to closely follow the submission and documentation requirements laid out in the FY 2009 EOC Guidance and Application Kit, which typically governs how projects are scoped, how budgets are constructed, what documentation must be included, and how capability needs are justified. The announcement was later archived on March 29, 2009. For official materials, FEMA referenced its grant information page (http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm), and applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement were directed to the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 or askcsid@dhs.gov.
One important boundary in the program design was that it explicitly did not fund the construction or renovation of state, local, or tribal Fusion Centers. Even though EOCs and fusion centers can both support incident response and information sharing, the grant’s allowable purpose was narrowly focused on EOCs as emergency coordination facilities, not intelligence or fusion center infrastructure. The funding opportunity was listed under a homeland security preparedness purpose area, and the overall intent was to ensure jurisdictions had EOC facilities that could reliably support coordinated decision-making, communications, and multi-agency operations when emergencies occur.
FY 2009 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program FAQs
What is the FY 2009 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program?
The Fiscal Year 2009 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program was a DHS/FEMA grant opportunity intended to strengthen emergency management and preparedness by funding construction or renovation projects for Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs). The focus was on making EOCs more flexible, sustainable over time, secure, and interoperable with partner agencies.
What was the purpose of this grant program?
The program aimed to invest in EOCs as central coordination hubs used during disasters and major incidents. Funding was targeted toward addressing clearly identified capability gaps and documented needs, rather than supporting generic or unspecified upgrades.
Who administered this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
What types of projects were eligible for funding?
Funding was specifically intended for the construction or renovation of a state, local, or tribal government’s principal Emergency Operations Center (EOC).
What key improvements did FEMA want to achieve through EOC upgrades?
The grant was designed to support EOC improvements that increase flexibility, long-term sustainability, security, and interoperability with partner agencies, strengthening coordinated decision-making and multi-agency operations during emergencies.
How much total funding was available under the FY 2009 program?
Total funding available was $34,002,500.
Was any funding set aside for specific projects?
Yes. Of the total funding, $21,645,000 was reserved as non-competitive funding for key EOC projects identified nationwide. These set-aside projects did not have to compete in the same way as other applicants.
How was the remaining funding awarded?
The remainder of the funding was to be awarded through a competitive process. Eligible applicants submitted Investment Justifications that were reviewed at both state and national levels.
What was the maximum award amount per project?
Individual awards had a ceiling of $1,000,000.
Who was allowed to apply directly to FEMA for this grant?
Only the State Administrative Agency (SAA) in each state was permitted to apply directly for the funds.
Can local governments apply directly to FEMA under this program?
No. Local governments seeking funding for an EOC project could not apply straight to FEMA. They needed to work through their state’s State Administrative Agency (SAA), which would submit on behalf of eligible state, local, and tribal EOCs.
Can tribal governments apply directly to FEMA under this program?
No. Tribal governments could not apply directly to FEMA under this program. They needed to work through the State Administrative Agency (SAA) to pursue funding for eligible tribal EOC projects.
What is an Investment Justification in the context of this program?
An Investment Justification was the required submission used in the competitive process to explain and support an EOC project, including the documented needs and capability gaps the project would address, for review at state and national levels.
Did the program include a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were expected to contribute a portion of project costs in addition to the federal award.
When did the FY 2009 EOC Grant Program open and close?
The opportunity opened on December 16, 2008, and closed on February 27, 2009 (with the same date shown for both the original and current closing date).
When was the funding opportunity archived?
The announcement was archived on March 29, 2009.
What guidance were applicants expected to follow when applying?
Applicants were advised to closely follow the submission and documentation requirements in the FY 2009 EOC Guidance and Application Kit. This typically governs how projects are scoped, how budgets are constructed, what documentation must be included, and how capability needs are justified.
Where could applicants find official FEMA grant information for this opportunity?
FEMA referenced its grant information page at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm for official materials and related information.
What should applicants do if they had trouble accessing the announcement or needed help?
Applicants were directed to contact the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 or by email at askcsid@dhs.gov.
Did this grant fund Fusion Center construction or renovation?
No. The program explicitly did not fund the construction or renovation of state, local, or tribal Fusion Centers. The allowable purpose was narrowly focused on EOCs as emergency coordination facilities, not fusion center infrastructure.
Why did FEMA draw a boundary between EOCs and Fusion Centers in this program?
Even though EOCs and fusion centers can both support incident response and information sharing, this funding opportunity was designed specifically for emergency coordination facilities (EOCs) rather than intelligence or fusion center infrastructure.
What legal authority authorized the FY 2009 EOC Grant Program?
The program was authorized under Section 614 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 6196c).
What law provided the appropriation for this funding round?
Funding was appropriated through the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 (Public Law 110-329).
What was the broader policy or purpose area for this grant opportunity?
The funding opportunity was listed under a homeland security preparedness purpose area, with the overall intent of ensuring jurisdictions had reliable EOC facilities to support coordinated decision-making, communications, and multi-agency operations during emergencies.
What does it mean that the program focused on capability gaps and documented needs?
It means projects were expected to be tied to specific, clearly identified deficiencies in EOC capability, supported by documentation, rather than being framed as general facility improvements without a defined preparedness or operational need.
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