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Preparedness Grants is a program from the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) that funds emergency preparedness initiatives across Louisiana.
Administered through FEMA, the U.S. Department of Commerce, and the U.S. Department of Education, the program supports efforts to enhance capacity for preventing, responding to, and recovering from natural disasters, weapons-of-mass destruction events, and other man-made emergencies.
Key grant programs include the Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG), Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), and the Louisiana FirstNet State and Local Implementation Grant Program. Eligible applicants include state and local agencies, tribal authorities, and certain nonprofit organizations. Grant amounts vary by program.
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Preparedness Grants - GOHSEP | Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness Preparedness Grants - GOHSEP Preparedness Grants Overview Preparedness initiatives enhance the capacity of local emergency responders and the State to prevent, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disaster events.
Preparedness initiatives include those that better prepare us for all hazards, notably incidents involving: Natural and weather-related emergencies or disasters Weapons-of-mass destruction Including those with chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) devices Other man-made emergency or disaster events To ensure our local communities, the State, Tribes, Territories and the country are safe and ready to successfully meet the challenges of these kinds of threats, Federal departments and agencies invest in preparedness programs in the form of non-disaster Preparedness Grants.
GOHSEP Administered Grants Types of Preparedness Grants Preparedness Grants administered by GOHSEP come through FEMA, the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) and the U.S. Department of Education (DOE).
FEMA-funded Preparedness Grants There are two (2) broad categories of FEMA-funded Preparedness Grants: Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG) Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) HSGP is further subdivided into three (3) programs: State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) DOC-funded Preparedness Grants Louisiana FirstNet – State and Local Implementation Grant Program (SLIGP) SLIGP Grants support the development of a Federal and State partnership to build out a nationwide dedicated public safety broadband network.
Who Can Apply for Preparedness Grants? Generally, for State-administered grants, either the State Administrative Agent (SAA) or the State Emergency Management Agency (EMA) can apply for EMPG. Only the SAA can apply for HSGP.
GOHSEP is the SAA. Application is made to FEMA. Grants are awarded to the State, who then may, in certain circumstances, make subawards (also called subgrants) to eligible local, State agencies or other government Applicants or Subrecipients.
The priority of Preparedness Grants is to support the achievement of the National Preparedness System in meeting the National Preparedness Goal – a secure and resilient Nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk. Preparedness Grants should also support State Homeland Security Strategies.
Louisiana State Homeland Security Strategy identifies the State’s values, interests, strategic appraisal, policy, strategy and risk assessment as they relate to local, State and national homeland security and resiliency. There is a wide range of activities and initiatives Preparedness Grants can fund that help meet the National Preparedness Goal and support the State Strategy.
For example, Preparedness Grants can be used to fund: Certain types of equipment purchases. Check the FEMA Allowable Equipment List (AEL) to learn more about equipment items allowed under specific Preparedness Grant programs. Development and maintenance of Emergency Operations Plans (EOPs) and other plans.
Construction and renovation of Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs). Management and administration needs. Non-GOHSEP Administered Grants Other Preparedness (non-disaster) Grants Federal programs also fund non-disaster Mitigation Grants discussed under the Mitigation GRANTS INDEX and the Mitigation sections of this website.
There are other Preparedness Grants found within other Federal departments and agencies and through both the nonprofit and private sectors that are of interest to local communities, State agencies, Tribal authorities and other emergency management stakeholders.
From assistance to firefighters to battling terrorism, community policing, hazardous materials safety and more, these funding sources provide needed assistance to help ensure the safety of our communities. Grant applications are made online. To learn more about specific Preparedness Grants: Click on any of the grants listed in the Preparedness GRANTS INDEX above and to the right.
Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (OHSEP) GOHSEP Regional Coordinator (RC) GOHSEP Preparedness Grants Section Preparedness Grants Section Chief Preparedness Grants Asst.
Section Chief Grant Program Coordinator Regions 2,4,5 & State Agencies If you are a current recipient of a Preparedness (non-disaster) grant administered by GOHSEP and want to know your grant status, please click below to login to: Pre-2022 Preparedness Grants can be accessed here.
Preparedness GRANTS INDEX GOHSEP Administered Grants: Emergency Management Performance Grant (FEMA-EMPG) Grants to States for School Emergency Management Planning (DOE-SEMP) Homeland Security Grant Program (FEMA-HSGP) Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (FEMA-NSGP) State and Local Implementation Grant Program (DOC-SLIGP) Non-GOHSEP Administered Grants: Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (DOJ-AEAP) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (FEMA-AFG) Assistance to Fire Fighters Grants (AFG) Fire Prevention and Safety Grants (FP&S) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) Community Oriented Policy Services (DOJ-COPS) Hospital Preparedness Program (HHS-HPP) Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (FEMA-IBSGP) Intercity Passenger Rail Security Grant Program (FEMA-IPR) National Special Security Event Grant Program (FEMA-NSSEGP) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMS) Grants (DOT) Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness (HMEP) Grants Hazardous Materials Instructor Training (HMIT) Grants Supplemental Public Sector Training (SPST) Grants Port Security Grant Program (FEMA-PSGP) Small Business Innovation Research Program Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance 2 Code of Federal Regulation 44 Code of Federal Regulation Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Elected Officials Emergency Management Manual Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Hazard Mitigation Grants Index Office of Management and Budget Grant Management (OMB) Preparedness Grants Index Robert T.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local agencies, including tribal authorities, and certain nonprofit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Preparedness Grants is funded by Governor's Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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