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Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) (Pennsylvania: Phila/Pittsburgh Area) is sponsored by Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA). The UASI Program assists high-threat, high-density Urban Areas in efforts to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism.
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Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) (Pennsylvania: Phila/Pittsburgh Area) The Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Program assists high-threat, high-density Urban Areas in efforts to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism.
The UASI program is intended to provide financial assistance to address the unique multi-discipline planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, high-density Urban Areas, and to assist these areas in building and sustaining capabilities to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism using the Whole Community approach.
</p><p><br></p><p>For FY 2024, DHS is focused on the criticality of information sharing and collaboration to building a national culture of preparedness and protecting against terrorism and other threats to our national security. The threats to our nation have evolved during the past two decades.
We now face continuous cyber threats by sophisticated actors, threats to soft targets and crowded places, and threats from domestic violent extremists who currently pose the greatest terrorism threat to the nation.
</p><p><br></p><p>The following are the six priority areas for FY 2024, along with the minimum corresponding percentage of funds that each recipient will be required to allocate:</p><ul><li>Enhancing the protection of soft targets/crowded places – no minimum percent</li><li>Enhancing information and intelligence sharing and analysis – no minimum percent</li><li>Combating domestic violent extremism – no minimum percent</li><li>Enhancing cybersecurity – no minimum percent</li><li>Enhancing community preparedness and resilience – no minimum percent</li><li>Enhancing election security – 3% minimum spend</li></ul><p>A state or high-risk urban area must allocate the remaining 70 percent of their funding to gaps identified through their Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR) process.
Likewise, there are several enduring security needs that crosscut the homeland security enterprise to which recipients should consider allocating funding across core capability gaps and national priorities.
The following are enduring needs that help recipients implement a comprehensive approach to securing communities:</p><ul><li>Effective planning</li><li>Training and awareness campaigns</li><li>Equipment and capital projects</li><li>Exercises</li></ul><p>In Pennsylvania, UASI funds are administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA).
This agency is responsible for managing the financial and reporting aspects of the grant programs in accordance with established federal guidelines and allocating funds to local, regional, and other state government agencies.
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homelandsecuritygrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Summary</span>Information that will help an interested grantseeker determine if this program may fund their project" class="TipThis" src="https://www.
homelandsecuritygrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> The Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Program assists high-threat, high-density Urban Areas in efforts to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism.
The UASI program is intended to provide financial assistance to address the unique multi-discipline planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, high-density Urban Areas, and to assist these areas in building and sustaining capabilities to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism using the Whole Community approach.
For FY 2024, DHS is focused on the criticality of information sharing and collaboration to building a national culture of preparedness and protecting against terrorism and other threats to our national security. The threats to our nation have evolved during the past two decades.
We now face continuous cyber threats by sophisticated actors, threats to soft targets and crowded places, and threats from domestic violent extremists who currently pose the greatest terrorism threat to the nation.
The following are the six priority areas for FY 2024, along with the minimum corresponding percentage of funds that each recipient will be required to allocate: Enhancing the protection of soft targets/crowded places – no minimum percent Enhancing information and intelligence sharing and analysis – no minimum percent Combating domestic violent extremism – no minimum percent Enhancing cybersecurity – no minimum percent Enhancing community preparedness and resilience – no minimum percent Enhancing election security – 3% minimum spend A state or high-risk urban area must allocate the remaining 70 percent of their funding to gaps identified through their Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR) process.
Likewise, there are several enduring security needs that crosscut the homeland security enterprise to which recipients should consider allocating funding across core capability gaps and national priorities.
The following are enduring needs that help recipients implement a comprehensive approach to securing communities: Training and awareness campaigns Equipment and capital projects In Pennsylvania, UASI funds are administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA).
This agency is responsible for managing the financial and reporting aspects of the grant programs in accordance with established federal guidelines and allocating funds to local, regional, and other state government agencies. Funding History</span>Insight into the past years’ funding for this grant, if available" class="TipThis" src="https://www. homelandsecuritygrants.
info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> The FY21 allocation to Pennsylvania was $16,900,000 for the Philadelphia area. Pittsburgh did not receive an FY 2021 allocation.
The FY22 allocation to Pennsylvania was $16,900,000 for the Philadelphia area and $1,500,000 for the Pittsburgh area. The FY23 allocation to Pennsylvania was $16,646,500 for the Philadelphia area and $1,645,333 for the Pittsburgh area. The FY24 allocation to Pennsylvania is $14,941,233 for the Philadelphia area and $1,476,785 for the Pittsburgh area.
Additional Info</span>Further insight into the opportunity such as application procedures, links to additional resources, ineligible applicants, and unallowable costs" class="TipThis" src="https://www. homelandsecuritygrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard.
png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> UASI allows expenditures on general purpose equipment ONLY if it has a nexus to terrorism preparedness.
Examples of such general purpose equipment may include: Law enforcement vehicles; Emergency medical services (EMS) equipment and vehicles; Fire service equipment and vehicles, to include hose, pump accessories, and foam concentrate for specialized chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives; and Office equipment for staff engaged in homeland security program activity.
Equipment allowability is based on the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) available at: https://www. fema. gov/authorized-equipment-list Contacts</span>Official contacts for this grant opportunity" class="TipThis" src="https://www.
homelandsecuritygrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> City/State/Zip: Harrisburg, Telephone: (717) 346-4460 URL: https://www.
pema. pa. gov/Grants/Pages/default.
aspx Telephone: (717) 651-2027 URL: https://www. pema. pa.
gov/Grants/Pages/default. aspx <br />Due to the nature of grantwriting, some grants cost more than others. " border="0" /> Eligibility Details</span>Specific information on what entities can apply for and receive funds through this program" class="TipThis" src="https://www.
homelandsecuritygrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) applies directly to FEMA for UASI Program funds on behalf of State and local agencies.
Funding is then competitively awarded to eligible organizations within the UASI area of Philadelphia. Deadline Details</span>Important time frames associated with the program such as submission schedules and deadlines for letters of intent to apply" class="TipThis" src="https://www. homelandsecuritygrants.
info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard. png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> PEMA is to submit an application to FEMA by August 15, 2025. For information regarding local deadlines, contact PEMA at: (717) 346-4460.
Award Details</span>Further information about awards through this program, such as total program funding, maximum, minimum, average or range of award amounts, expected number of awards, and funding period" class="TipThis" src="https://www. homelandsecuritygrants. info/icons/Sigma/About_16x16_Standard.
png" border="0" style="cursor: pointer; position: relative; top: 3px;" /> The FY25 allocation to Pennsylvania is $18,464,547 for the Philadelphia/Camden/Wilmington area and $4,716,651 for the Pittsburgh area. Awards last up to 36 months. Cost sharing/matching is not required.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: PEMA applies to FEMA on behalf of state and local agencies; funding is competitively awarded to eligible organizations within the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh UASI areas. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $18,464,547 (Philadelphia area); $4,716,651 (Pittsburgh area). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 15, 2025, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) (Pennsylvania: Phila/Pittsburgh Area) is funded by Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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