Fiscal Year 2011 Drivers License Security Grant Program (DLSGP) Region 7 | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The Fiscal Year 2011 Drivers License Security Grant Program (DLSGP) Region 7 is a mandatory federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. It is designed to strengthen the security of state-issued driver licenses and identification cards by helping states prevent terrorism, reduce identity and document fraud, and improve the overall reliability and accuracy of personal identity documents used for official purposes. The program aligns with a major recommendation from the 9/11 Commission that called for improving the integrity and security of state identification systems, recognizing that driver licenses and state ID cards are widely used as foundational identity credentials across the country.

A central focus of the DLSGP is improving the processes and systems states use to verify an applicant's identity before issuing a driver license or identification card. Rather than concentrating only on the physical card, the program emphasizes the end-to-end issuance lifecycle, especially identity proofing and validation steps that determine whether the person applying is who they claim to be. The program also encourages states to work collectively, reflecting the reality that identity fraud and document fraud often cross state lines and can be better addressed through shared standards, interoperable practices, and coordinated security improvements.

This specific posting is identified by Funding Opportunity Number DHS 11 GPD 089 007 01 and is listed under CFDA 97.089 (Drivers License Security Grant Program). The funding instrument type is a grant, and the funding activity category is described as Homeland Security preparedness. FEMA anticipated making 4 awards under this opportunity. The estimated total funding amount available is $44,910,000. No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated, meaning applicants are not required to provide a non-federal match as a condition of receiving funds.

Eligible applicants are state government entities responsible for driver license issuance and related identity management functions. Primary eligibility is aimed at State Driver License Agencies (SDLAs), which may be known in different states as Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) or Motor Vehicle Administrations (MVAs). In addition, a state public safety agency or department that has overall responsibility for driver license issuance may apply on behalf of the state DMV/MVA. This structure is meant to ensure the application comes from the entity with authority to implement statewide improvements to issuance security, identity verification, and related operational controls.

Key dates for the opportunity include a posted and creation date of May 19, 2011, with an application closing date of June 20, 2011. The archive date is July 20, 2011, indicating when the opportunity would be treated as no longer active in the listing. The notice highlights that applicants should carefully review the detailed submission requirements in the Fiscal Year 2011 Drivers License Security Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit, which would contain the formal rules for what must be included in an application, allowable activities and costs, required forms, and the evaluation or award process.

For additional resources and access to related grant materials, FEMA provided an informational link to http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm. If an applicant had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the point of contact listed is FEMA's Systems and Business Support Branch via the email address gmd-systems-branch@fema.gov.

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