Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 11 GPD 089 008 01
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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 2011 Drivers License Security Grant Program (DLSGP) Region 8" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.089 Drivers License Security Grant Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2011 and posted on May 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 2011 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the Fiscal Year 2011 Drivers License Security Grant Program 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 $44,910,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- State Drivers License Agencies (SDLAs), also known as State Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) or Motor Vehicle Administrations (MVAs). Other eligible applicants include state Public Safety Agencies or Departments with overall responsibility for drivers license issuance in the State. These agencies may apply on behalf of the state DMV/MVA.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2011 Drivers License Security Grant Program (DLSGP) Region 8 is a federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. Its central goal is to strengthen the security of state-issued drivers licenses and identification cards by helping states prevent terrorism, reduce identity and document fraud, and improve the overall reliability and accuracy of the identity credentials they issue. The program is framed around a major recommendation of the 9/11 Commission: improving the integrity and security of state-issued identification so that these documents can be trusted when used for official purposes. In practical terms, the grant is meant to support efforts that make it harder for ineligible or fraudulent applicants to obtain legitimate-looking credentials, and to help states build stronger, more consistent identity proofing and verification processes before a license or ID is issued.
This opportunity was released under Funding Opportunity Number DHS 11 GPD 089 008 01, titled Fiscal Year 2011 Drivers License Security Grant Program (DLSGP) Region 8. It is categorized as a mandatory grant opportunity and falls under the Homeland Security preparedness funding activity area (listed as "Other" with the explanation indicating Homeland Security/Preparedness). The associated CFDA number is 97.089 (Drivers License Security Grant Program). FEMA anticipated making about six awards under this regional opportunity. The total estimated funding available across the opportunity is listed as $44,910,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not expected to provide a non-federal match as a condition of receiving an award. The notice lists award ceiling and floor as 0, which typically indicates that specific per-award minimums and maximums were not stated in the summary record and that applicants needed to rely on the detailed guidance for any award-sizing expectations.
Eligibility is limited to state-level government entities involved in the issuance of drivers licenses and identification cards. Specifically, eligible applicants include State Drivers License Agencies (SDLAs), commonly known as state Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) or Motor Vehicle Administrations (MVAs). In addition, state public safety agencies or departments that have overall responsibility for drivers license issuance may apply, including situations where such an agency applies on behalf of the state DMV/MVA. This design reflects the reality that different states organize licensing authority in different ways, and it allows the lead state entity responsible for issuance and security to serve as the applicant.
The emphasis of the program is on improving systems and processes used to verify an applicant's identity before issuing a credential that will be accepted for official purposes. The announcement explicitly encourages states to work collectively, signaling that DHS/FEMA viewed multi-state collaboration, shared solutions, and coordinated approaches to identity verification as valuable strategies for improving nationwide ID security. While the summary does not list specific allowable projects, the stated objectives strongly indicate a focus on strengthening identity proofing, document authentication, fraud detection, and related security controls that increase confidence that the person receiving the license or ID is who they claim to be.
Key dates for the opportunity include a posted date of May 19, 2011 (also the creation date), with an original and current closing date of June 20, 2011. The archive date is July 20, 2011, indicating when the opportunity moved into an archived status after the application window closed. Applicants were directed to carefully review the submission requirements in the Fiscal Year 2011 Drivers License Security Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit, which would contain the detailed application instructions, required forms, program rules, and any specific investment priorities or reporting requirements. Additional program information was referenced through FEMA's grants website at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm. For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was FEMA's Systems and Business Support Branch at GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
Fiscal Year 2011 Drivers License Security Grant Program (DLSGP) Region 8 - FAQs
What is the Fiscal Year 2011 Drivers License Security Grant Program (DLSGP) Region 8?
It is a federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. The program is designed to strengthen the security of state-issued drivers licenses and identification cards, with an emphasis on preventing terrorism, reducing identity and document fraud, and improving the reliability and accuracy of identity credentials issued by states.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The central goal is to help states make it harder for ineligible or fraudulent applicants to obtain legitimate-looking credentials. The program supports stronger and more consistent identity proofing and verification processes before a drivers license or ID is issued for official purposes.
How does this program relate to the 9/11 Commission recommendations?
The program is framed around a major recommendation of the 9/11 Commission: improving the integrity and security of state-issued identification so those documents can be trusted when used for official purposes.
Who administers this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by FEMA within DHS.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and title?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 11 GPD 089 008 01, and the title is Fiscal Year 2011 Drivers License Security Grant Program (DLSGP) Region 8.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The associated CFDA number is 97.089, listed as Drivers License Security Grant Program.
What funding activity area does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Homeland Security preparedness funding activity area (listed as "Other" with an explanation indicating Homeland Security/Preparedness).
Is this a mandatory grant opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as a mandatory grant opportunity.
How much total funding is available under this opportunity?
The total estimated funding available across the opportunity is $44,910,000.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making?
FEMA anticipated making about six awards under this regional opportunity.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not expected to provide a non-federal match as a condition of receiving an award.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount?
The summary record lists the award ceiling and floor as 0. This typically indicates that specific per-award minimums and maximums were not stated in the summary record and that applicants would need to rely on the detailed guidance for any expectations about award sizing.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state-level government entities involved in issuing drivers licenses and identification cards. Eligible applicants include State Drivers License Agencies (SDLAs), commonly known as state Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) or Motor Vehicle Administrations (MVAs).
Can a state public safety agency apply instead of the DMV/MVA?
Yes. A state public safety agency or department that has overall responsibility for drivers license issuance may apply, including cases where such an agency applies on behalf of the state DMV/MVA.
Why does the opportunity allow different state entities to apply?
The design reflects that states organize licensing authority in different ways. The opportunity allows the lead state entity responsible for issuance and security to serve as the applicant.
What types of activities is the grant intended to support?
While specific allowable projects are not listed in the summary, the stated objectives indicate a focus on improving systems and processes to verify an applicant's identity before issuing a credential. This includes efforts related to strengthening identity proofing, document authentication, fraud detection, and related security controls that increase confidence the credential recipient is who they claim to be.
Does the program encourage states to collaborate with each other?
Yes. The announcement explicitly encourages states to work collectively, indicating that DHS/FEMA viewed multi-state collaboration, shared solutions, and coordinated approaches to identity verification as valuable strategies for improving nationwide ID security.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posted date (also the creation date) is May 19, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date is June 20, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is July 20, 2011, which indicates when the opportunity moved into archived status after the application window closed.
Where were applicants directed to find detailed application instructions and requirements?
Applicants were directed to carefully review the Fiscal Year 2011 Drivers License Security Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit, which would contain detailed application instructions, required forms, program rules, and any specific investment priorities or reporting requirements.
Where can additional program information be found?
Additional program information was referenced through FEMA's grants website at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement electronically?
For technical difficulties accessing the full announcement electronically, the point of contact listed was FEMA's Systems and Business Support Branch at GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
What is the program trying to improve about state-issued licenses and IDs?
The program aims to improve the integrity, reliability, and accuracy of the identity credentials states issue, particularly by strengthening the identity proofing and verification steps that occur before a license or ID is produced and issued.
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