Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS FEMA 08 GDA 089 1757
Apply for DHS FEMA 08 GDA 089 1757
- 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 "The Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 REAL ID Vital Events Verification State Project Grant Verification" 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 Dec 17, 2007 and posted on Dec 14, 2007.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 20, 2007. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 REAL ID Vital Events Verification State Project Grant Verification was a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA grant opportunity under CFDA 97.089, the Drivers License Security Grant Program. It was posted in mid-December 2007 and closed on December 20, 2007, with an estimated total funding amount of $4,000,000 and an expectation of a single award. The grant did not require any cost sharing or matching funds. The activity focus was categorized under security, public safety, and preparedness, reflecting the broader REAL ID goal of strengthening identity proofing and reducing fraud in the issuance of driver s licenses and state ID cards.
The central purpose of the funding was to support a vital events verification capability, specifically the ability to verify birth record information for people applying for REAL ID-compliant credentials. Because confirming an applicant s birth record is a baseline requirement for REAL ID issuance, the project targeted a common gap across states: many jurisdictions at the time lacked an online, real-time method to validate birth certificate data during the licensing process. To address that, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) proposed using existing FEMA/GPD REAL ID grant dollars to test and demonstrate a proof of concept for a birth records verification process using a web-based software application. In practical terms, the project was designed to stand up or leverage a web-based server connection and the supporting software so that state motor vehicle agencies could query and verify birth record information electronically rather than relying only on manual document inspection.
The grant was unusual in eligibility because it was essentially a continuation-style opportunity meant for a specific applicant rather than open competition. The eligible applicant listed was the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, indicating that KYTC was positioned as the lead implementer and service provider. The concept was that KYTC would use the grant resources to help other states obtain the necessary software installation services and to provide network assistance needed to connect to the web-based verification server. In other words, Kentucky would build and test the verification approach, then support integration for other states that did not already have an online birth records verification capability, lowering the technical and logistical barriers to adoption.
Operationally, the expected outcomes were improved identity verification at the point of application for REAL ID driver s licenses or ID cards, more consistent compliance with REAL ID requirements across states, and a scalable approach that could be extended to multiple jurisdictions through a shared web-based connection model. The emphasis on installation services and connectivity support suggests the grant was aimed less at basic research and more at deployment-ready implementation: getting systems connected, ensuring compatible software is installed, and enabling reliable network access to the verification service.
Administrative details included the funding opportunity number DHS FEMA 08 GDA 089 1757 and an archive date of January 19, 2008. For access issues related to the full announcement, DHS directed inquiries to the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) at (800) 368-6498 during standard weekday business hours (Eastern Time).
FAQs: FY 2008 REAL ID Vital Events Verification State Project Grant (Verification)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is the Fiscal Year (FY) 2008 REAL ID Vital Events Verification State Project Grant (Verification).
Which federal agencies offered this grant?
It was offered as a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA grant opportunity.
What program and CFDA number is this grant associated with?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 97.089, the Drivers License Security Grant Program.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was DHS FEMA 08 GDA 089 1757.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted in mid-December 2007 and closed on December 20, 2007.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding amount was $4,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement indicated an expectation of a single award.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The grant did not require any cost sharing or matching funds.
What activity areas did this grant focus on?
The activity focus was categorized under security, public safety, and preparedness.
What was the central purpose of the funding?
The central purpose was to support a vital events verification capability, specifically the ability to verify birth record information for people applying for REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses or state ID cards.
Why was birth record verification emphasized?
Confirming an applicant’s birth record information was described as a baseline requirement for REAL ID issuance, and many states at the time lacked an online, real-time method to validate birth certificate data during the licensing process.
What problem was the project trying to solve for states?
The project targeted the gap where jurisdictions relied heavily on manual document inspection because they did not have an online, real-time capability to query and validate birth record information during credential issuance.
What solution approach was proposed under this grant?
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) proposed testing and demonstrating a proof of concept for a birth records verification process using a web-based software application, supported by a web-based server connection and associated software.
What does “proof of concept” mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, it refers to building and testing a working demonstration of a web-based birth records verification process that could be used to electronically query and verify birth record information.
What types of work were emphasized: research or implementation?
The emphasis appears to have been on deployment-ready implementation (system connection, software installation, and reliable network access) rather than basic research.
Who was eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant listed was the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC).
Was this an open competitive opportunity for multiple states to apply directly?
No. The eligibility was unusual and described as essentially continuation-style and intended for a specific applicant rather than open competition.
What role was KYTC expected to play under the project?
KYTC was positioned as the lead implementer and service provider, using grant resources to test the verification approach and support integration for other states needing an online birth records verification capability.
How were other states expected to benefit if they were not the eligible applicant?
The concept described was that Kentucky would help other states obtain necessary software installation services and provide network assistance needed to connect to the web-based verification server, reducing barriers to adoption.
What kind of capability would states gain through the project?
States would be able to query and verify birth record information electronically through a web-based connection model rather than relying only on manual document inspection.
What were the expected outcomes of the project?
Expected outcomes included improved identity verification at the point of application for REAL ID credentials, more consistent compliance with REAL ID requirements across states, and a scalable approach extendable to multiple jurisdictions through a shared web-based connection model.
What does the “shared web-based connection model” imply?
It suggests multiple jurisdictions could potentially connect to and use a web-based verification server approach, supported by installation and connectivity assistance, to scale the verification capability beyond a single state.
What is the archive date associated with this opportunity?
The archive date listed was January 19, 2008.
Who should be contacted for access issues related to the full announcement?
DHS directed inquiries to the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) at (800) 368-6498 during standard weekday business hours (Eastern Time).
What is the overall REAL ID-related goal reflected in this funding?
The opportunity reflects the broader REAL ID goal of strengthening identity proofing and reducing fraud in the issuance of driver’s licenses and state ID cards by improving verification of foundational identity evidence such as birth records.
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