Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 GPD 067 1973
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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 State Homeland Security Program Tribal (SHSP Tribal)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 14, 2008 and posted on Nov 5, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 20, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 State Homeland Security Grant Tribal 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 $1,660,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
- Per the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Public Law.110 53) (hereafter 9/11 Act ) a directly eligible tribe is defined as (A) any Indian tribe (i) that is located in the continental United States (ii) that operates a law enforcement or emergency response agency with the capacity to respond to calls for law enforcement or emergency services (iii)(I) that is located on or near an international border or a coastline bordering an ocean (including the Gulf of Mexico) or international waters (II) that is located within 10 miles of a system or asset included on the prioritized critical infrastructure list established under section 210 E(a)(2) or has such a system or asset within its territory (III) that is located within or contiguous to one of the 50 most populous metropolitan statistical areas in the United States or (IV) the jurisdiction of which includes not less than 1,000 square miles of Indian country, as that term is defined in Section 1151 of title 18, United States Code and (iv) that certifies to the Secretary that a State has not provided funds under section 2003 or 2004 to the Indian tribe or consortium of Indian tribes for the purpose for which direct funding is sought and (B) a consortium of Indian tribes, if each tribe satisfies the requirements of subparagraph (A).
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Opportunity Summary:
Fiscal Year 2009 State Homeland Security Program Tribal (SHSP Tribal) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA under CFDA 97.067 (Homeland Security Grant Program). The program was created to provide supplemental homeland security preparedness funding directly to certain federally recognized tribal governments, with the central goal of strengthening prevention, protection, preparedness, and response capabilities related to potential terrorist attacks. In practical terms, it is meant to help eligible tribes close readiness gaps, improve coordination, and support activities that reduce terrorism-related risk in and around tribal lands and tribal jurisdictions.
A key requirement tied to the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-53) is that any directly eligible tribe applying for funding under SHSP Tribal must designate a specific individual to serve as the tribal liaison. This liaison is intended to be the point of contact for working with DHS and with other federal, state, local, and regional partners on terrorism-related preparedness and response matters. The liaison role underscores that the program is not only about purchasing equipment or building capabilities, but also about strengthening ongoing intergovernmental coordination and information-sharing so tribal governments are better integrated into broader homeland security planning and operations.
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments that meet the statute's definition of a "directly eligible tribe," as well as qualifying consortia of tribes where each member tribe independently meets the requirements. To qualify as a directly eligible tribe, the tribe must be located in the continental United States and must operate a law enforcement or emergency response agency capable of responding to calls for law enforcement or emergency services. In addition, the tribe must meet one of several geographic or infrastructure-related criteria: being located on or near an international border or an ocean coastline (including the Gulf of Mexico) or international waters; being within 10 miles of a system or asset on the prioritized critical infrastructure list (or having such an asset within its territory); being located within or contiguous to one of the 50 most populous metropolitan statistical areas in the country; or having jurisdiction that includes at least 1,000 square miles of Indian country as defined in 18 U.S.C. 1151. Finally, the tribe must certify to the DHS Secretary that the state has not provided funds to the tribe or tribal consortium under the relevant SHSP authorities (sections 2003 or 2004) for the same purpose for which direct funding is being requested. This certification is designed to prevent duplication and to reserve direct funding for circumstances where state pass-through support has not been provided for the intended use.
For this funding cycle, the opportunity was posted on November 5, 2008, with an application closing date of March 20, 2009, and an archive date of April 19, 2009. The estimated total funding available across awards was $1,660,000. The listing shows no stated award ceiling or floor, which typically signals that award sizes may vary based on available appropriations, applicant eligibility, and the quality and justification of proposed investments, rather than being constrained by a published per-award minimum or maximum. The program indicated no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants generally would not be required to contribute a non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds, though applicants still needed to follow the specific budget and allowability rules in the official guidance.
The application process required applicants to closely follow the FY 2009 State Homeland Security Grant Tribal Guidance and Application Kit, which contains the detailed submission requirements and instructions for attachments. Applicants were required to complete a set of standard federal assistance forms along with a program-specific investment justification document. The required forms included the Tribal Investment Justification Worksheet (the main document used to explain what the tribe plans to do with the funding, why it is needed, and how it supports homeland security outcomes), Standard Form 424 (Application for Federal Assistance), Standard Form 424A (Budget Information), Standard Form 424B (Assurances), and Standard Form LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities). If the proposed project involved construction, additional construction-related forms were required as applicable, including Standard Form 424C (Budget Information - Construction Programs) and Standard Form 424D (Assurances - Construction Programs). The announcement noted that some of these required forms might appear under either the "mandatory" or "optional" headings in the electronic application package, so applicants were expected to use the guidance document rather than the package headings alone to confirm what had to be submitted.
Administrative details identify the program as a homeland security preparedness funding activity, with FEMA as the administering component within DHS. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 or askcsid@dhs.gov, and FEMA provided a general grants information page at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm for further reference.
FY 2009 State Homeland Security Program Tribal (SHSP Tribal) - FAQs
What is the FY 2009 SHSP Tribal grant opportunity?
Fiscal Year 2009 State Homeland Security Program Tribal (SHSP Tribal) is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA under CFDA 97.067 (Homeland Security Grant Program). It was created to provide supplemental homeland security preparedness funding directly to certain federally recognized tribal governments.
What is the main purpose of SHSP Tribal funding?
The central goal is to strengthen tribal prevention, protection, preparedness, and response capabilities related to potential terrorist attacks. In practical terms, the funding is intended to help eligible tribes close readiness gaps, improve coordination, and support activities that reduce terrorism-related risk in and around tribal lands and tribal jurisdictions.
Is this program only about buying equipment?
No. The program emphasizes building and strengthening capabilities, including coordination and information-sharing with DHS and with other federal, state, local, and regional partners. The requirement to designate a tribal liaison highlights the focus on ongoing intergovernmental coordination in addition to any equipment or capability investments.
Who administers SHSP Tribal?
The program is administered by DHS through FEMA as part of the Homeland Security Grant Program under CFDA 97.067.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to federally recognized Native American tribal governments that meet the statute's definition of a "directly eligible tribe," as well as qualifying consortia of tribes where each member tribe independently meets the requirements.
What does "directly eligible tribe" mean for this program?
To qualify as a directly eligible tribe, the tribe must be located in the continental United States, must operate a law enforcement or emergency response agency capable of responding to calls for law enforcement or emergency services, and must meet at least one of the listed geographic or infrastructure-related criteria described in the program requirements.
Does the tribe have to be located in a particular region?
Yes. To be directly eligible, the tribe must be located in the continental United States.
Does a tribe need to have its own law enforcement or emergency response capability?
Yes. A directly eligible tribe must operate a law enforcement or emergency response agency capable of responding to calls for law enforcement or emergency services.
What geographic or infrastructure criteria can make a tribe directly eligible?
A directly eligible tribe must meet at least one of the following criteria:
- Be located on or near an international border, an ocean coastline (including the Gulf of Mexico), or international waters.
- Be within 10 miles of a system or asset on the prioritized critical infrastructure list (or have such an asset within its territory).
- Be located within or contiguous to one of the 50 most populous metropolitan statistical areas in the country.
- Have jurisdiction that includes at least 1,000 square miles of Indian country as defined in 18 U.S.C. 1151.
Can a consortium of tribes apply?
Yes. Qualifying consortia of tribes may apply, but each member tribe must independently meet the directly eligible tribe requirements.
Is there a requirement related to state funding to avoid duplication?
Yes. The tribe must certify to the DHS Secretary that the state has not provided funds to the tribe or tribal consortium under the relevant SHSP authorities (sections 2003 or 2004) for the same purpose for which direct funding is being requested. This certification is intended to prevent duplication of funding for the same purpose.
Is a tribal liaison required?
Yes. Any directly eligible tribe applying for SHSP Tribal funding must designate a specific individual to serve as the tribal liaison.
What is the role of the tribal liaison?
The tribal liaison is intended to be the point of contact for working with DHS and with other federal, state, local, and regional partners on terrorism-related preparedness and response matters. The position supports stronger coordination and information-sharing so tribal governments are better integrated into broader homeland security planning and operations.
What law is tied to the tribal liaison requirement?
The liaison requirement is tied to the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-53).
When was this funding opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on November 5, 2008, and the application closing date was March 20, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed for the opportunity was April 19, 2009.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available across awards was $1,660,000.
Was there a published award ceiling or floor?
No. The listing shows no stated award ceiling or award floor. This typically means award amounts may vary based on available appropriations, applicant eligibility, and the quality and justification of proposed investments rather than being constrained by a published minimum or maximum.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The program indicated no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants generally were not required to contribute a non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds. Applicants still needed to follow the budget and allowability rules in the official guidance.
What guidance document applicants were required to follow?
Applicants were required to closely follow the FY 2009 State Homeland Security Grant Tribal Guidance and Application Kit, which contains detailed submission requirements and instructions for attachments.
What core application documents were required?
Applicants were required to complete standard federal assistance forms along with a program-specific investment justification document, including the Tribal Investment Justification Worksheet, SF-424, SF-424A, SF-424B, and SF-LLL.
What is the Tribal Investment Justification Worksheet?
It is the main document used to explain what the tribe plans to do with the funding, why the proposed activities are needed, and how the investments support homeland security outcomes.
Which standard federal forms were required for the application?
The required forms listed were:
- Standard Form 424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Standard Form 424A (Budget Information)
- Standard Form 424B (Assurances)
- Standard Form LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities)
Are there additional requirements if a project involves construction?
Yes. If the proposed project involved construction, additional construction-related forms were required as applicable, including Standard Form 424C (Budget Information - Construction Programs) and Standard Form 424D (Assurances - Construction Programs).
Can required forms appear as "optional" in the electronic application package?
Yes. The announcement noted that some required forms might appear under either the "mandatory" or "optional" headings in the electronic application package. Applicants were expected to rely on the FY 2009 guidance and application kit to confirm what must be submitted, rather than depending on package headings alone.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants were directed to the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 or askcsid@dhs.gov for assistance.
Where can applicants find general FEMA grant information?
FEMA provided a general grants information page at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm.
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