Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 08 DNDO 106 001
Apply for DHS 08 DNDO 106 001
- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Pilot Project Securing the Cities Initiative" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.106 Securing the Cities Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 7, 2008 and posted on Jan 30, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 17, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $29,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $29,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) State governments County governments Special district governments City or township governments.
- DHS strongly encourages a regional approach to domestic nuclear and radiological detection to reduce risk to major urban areas. The effort covered by this announcement focuses on the New York City (NYC) region. DHS expects to receive a single application from a State or local unit of government, interstate or intrastate entity, or a special district, who will work with governmental entities serving jurisdictions within 45 miles of NYC. DHS will only consider an application that includes appropriate entities that serve jurisdictions in the NYC area described in the full funding opportunity announcement. Applications requesting assistance for other geographic areas will be returned without review.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Pilot Project Securing the Cities (STC) Initiative is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant opportunity designed to help the New York City region build a coordinated, integrated system to detect and stop illicit radiological materials before they can be used in an attack. The central purpose is preventive detection and interdiction of materials associated with a Radiation Dispersal Device (RDD), often described as a "dirty bomb," or an Improvised Nuclear Device (IND). Rather than focusing on a single agency or jurisdiction, the program emphasizes creating an overall regional architecture, meaning a planned, interoperable approach that connects people, equipment, operations, and information sharing across multiple jurisdictions in a high-risk urban area.
A key theme of this opportunity is DHS preference for a regional approach to domestic nuclear and radiological detection. In practice, that means the program is not intended to be a stand-alone effort limited to only one city department or one local government. DHS is looking for a framework that ties together relevant partners across the broader metro area so that detection capabilities and response actions are coordinated and mutually reinforcing. The announcement is explicitly limited to the New York City region, with the expectation that participating governmental entities will cover jurisdictions within 45 miles of NYC. Applications proposing work outside that defined geographic area are not eligible and would be returned without review, which underscores that this is a targeted pilot effort rather than a nationwide funding round.
The funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 08 DNDO 106 001) is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which generally signals that DHS expects substantial involvement during the period of performance, such as ongoing coordination, technical direction, or program oversight compared to a more hands-off grant. The activity category is listed as "Other," clarified by the program description that the work is focused on designing and implementing the detection and interdiction architecture for radiological and nuclear threats. DHS anticipated making one award under this announcement, reinforcing the idea that they wanted a single, unified regional proposal rather than multiple competing applications from separate jurisdictions.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity carried an estimated total funding amount of $29,500,000, with an award ceiling also set at $29,500,000. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which would allow eligible governments to apply without committing a required local match as a condition of award. The CFDA number associated with the program is 97.106, labeled as the Securing the Cities Program, which is the federal assistance listing used for tracking and reporting.
Eligibility was broad in terms of government types but narrow in terms of geography and coordination requirements. Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and other eligible entities described in the full announcement. However, DHS expected to receive a single application from a state or local unit of government, or an interstate or intrastate entity or special district, that would serve as the lead applicant and work with the appropriate governmental partners across the NYC area. The application needed to include the relevant entities serving jurisdictions in the defined NYC region, indicating that the proposal had to demonstrate real regional participation and not just an intention to coordinate later.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on January 30, 2008, with a closing date of March 17, 2008, and it was archived on March 20, 2008. The synopsis also notes that an FAQ document existed and was modified on March 7, 2008, suggesting DHS provided clarifications during the open period to address applicant questions and interpretation issues. The awarding office is listed as the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division. For access issues or questions, the contact provided was Grants Officer Joan Keiser at 202-447-5603, indicating that applicant support and official communications were routed through the grants officer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Pilot Project Securing the Cities (STC) Initiative (NYC Region)
1) What is the Pilot Project Securing the Cities (STC) Initiative?
The Pilot Project Securing the Cities (STC) Initiative is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant opportunity intended to help the New York City region build a coordinated, integrated system to detect and stop illicit radiological materials before they can be used in an attack.
2) What is the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The central purpose is preventive detection and interdiction of illicit radiological materials associated with a Radiation Dispersal Device (RDD, often called a "dirty bomb") or an Improvised Nuclear Device (IND). The emphasis is on stopping these materials before they can be used in an attack.
3) What kinds of threats does the program focus on?
The program focuses on radiological and nuclear threats, specifically materials linked to RDDs ("dirty bombs") and INDs.
4) Is the program meant to fund a single agency or a single jurisdiction?
No. A core theme is DHS preference for a regional approach. The opportunity is not intended to be a stand-alone effort limited to one city department or one local government.
5) What does DHS mean by a "regional architecture" in this program?
The program emphasizes creating an overall regional architecture, described as a planned, interoperable approach that connects people, equipment, operations, and information sharing across multiple jurisdictions in a high-risk urban area.
6) Which geographic area is eligible under this announcement?
The announcement is explicitly limited to the New York City region. Participating governmental entities are expected to cover jurisdictions within 45 miles of NYC.
7) What happens if an application proposes work outside the defined NYC region?
Applications proposing work outside the defined geographic area are not eligible and would be returned without review.
8) Is this a nationwide funding opportunity?
No. The announcement is described as a targeted pilot effort limited to the New York City region, rather than a nationwide funding round.
9) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 08 DNDO 106 001.
10) What type of award is being offered?
The opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
11) What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
Based on the description provided, a cooperative agreement generally indicates DHS expects substantial involvement during the period of performance, such as ongoing coordination, technical direction, or program oversight, compared with a more hands-off grant.
12) What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," and the description clarifies the work is focused on designing and implementing a detection and interdiction architecture for radiological and nuclear threats.
13) How many awards did DHS anticipate making?
DHS anticipated making one award under this announcement.
14) Why was DHS expecting only one award?
The program description indicates DHS wanted a single, unified regional proposal rather than multiple competing applications from separate jurisdictions.
15) What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $29,500,000.
16) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $29,500,000.
17) Is there a cost share or match requirement?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
18) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 97.106, labeled as the Securing the Cities Program.
19) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and other eligible entities described in the full announcement.
20) Does eligibility depend more on applicant type or geographic/coordination requirements?
Eligibility was broad by government type but narrow based on geography and coordination requirements. The application needed to cover jurisdictions in the defined NYC region and demonstrate real regional participation.
21) Who was DHS expecting to submit the application?
DHS expected to receive a single application from a state or local unit of government, or an interstate or intrastate entity or special district, that would serve as the lead applicant and work with the appropriate governmental partners across the NYC area.
22) What was required regarding partners and participating jurisdictions?
The application needed to include the relevant entities serving jurisdictions in the defined NYC region, indicating the proposal had to show actual regional participation rather than only an intent to coordinate later.
23) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 30, 2008.
24) What was the application closing date?
The closing date was March 17, 2008.
25) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on March 20, 2008.
26) Was there an FAQ document for this opportunity?
Yes. The synopsis notes that an FAQ document existed and was modified on March 7, 2008, suggesting DHS issued clarifications during the open period.
27) Which DHS office was listed as the awarding office?
The awarding office was the Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Division.
28) Who was the listed point of contact for access issues or questions?
The contact provided was Grants Officer Joan Keiser.
29) What phone number was provided for the grants officer contact?
The phone number listed for Grants Officer Joan Keiser was 202-447-5603.
30) What is the program trying to build in practical terms?
Based on the description provided, the program is aimed at building a coordinated, integrated regional system that links detection capabilities and response actions across multiple jurisdictions, supported by interoperable operations and information sharing.
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