Homeland Security Grant Program

1. Homeland Security Grant Program FY2019 Application overview

2. Mission The Vermont Homeland Security Unit’s mission is to support federal, state, local, and private sector efforts to prevent, protect against, and prepare for threats and acts of terrorism against the State and its visitors. Although counterterrorism is the main mission, many Homeland Security funded projects and initiatives support capabilities that can be applied to other threats and hazards as well.

3. 2019 Proposed TIMELINE Late January: Request for Proposal (RFP) posted February 28: Applications due by 3pm (refer to RFP for application instructions) March 25 – April 12: Application review period Spring/Summer 2019: Vermont's’ FY19 application submitted to FEMA Fall 2019: Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) funding anticipated, subawards will be made

4. Where DO I look for Information? All information regarding open Request for Proposals and Application templates can be found here: https://hsu.vermont.gov/homeland-security-unit The RFP outlines: • Application instructions • Eligibility information • Allowable projects and costs

5. When Are Applications DUE? • All applications and supporting documentation must be RECEIVED by the Homeland Security Unit office by Thursday, February 28, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. EST. • Proposals received after this date and time will NOT be eligible for consideration. • To facilitate processing, completed grant application and supporting documentation should be sent via email to DPS.HSUGrants@vermont.gov.

6. WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY? • To be eligible: • The applicant must not be listed on the suspended and debarred list • The applicant must not be listed on the Restricted Parties List • The applicant must be NIMS compliant according to the current Vermont Implementation plan found on the Vermont Emergency Management Website (https://vem.vermont.gov/programs/nims). • Applicants must have a valid DUNS number and be currently active with the System for Award Management (SAM). • Applicants must meet eligibility requirements under section “What Can I Apply For?”. AND

7. WHAT DO I NEED TO APPLY? The following MUST be submitted: • Complete application submitted as an excel document • Signature page submitted as a PDF • Procurement Standards • Certificate of Insurance (COI) with current coverage • Financial risk assessment survey (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VTDPSrisksurvey) completed in the last six months • Supporting documentation as required below, based on your proposed project AND

9. 2019 Funding Opportunities • Preventative Radiological and Nuclear Detection (PRND) Training • Preventative Radiological and Nuclear Detection (PRND) Equipment • Screening, Search, And Detection and/ or Interdiction and Disruption Training • Screening, Search, And Detection and/ or Interdiction and Disruption Equipment • Fusion Center (Vermont Intelligence Center) • Mass Search and Rescue Operations Training • Mass Search and Rescue Operations Equipment and Supplies • Trauma Informed Behavioral Health Training for Responders • Support of Local Training and Exercise Program • Local Exercise Activities (Local applicants only) • Interoperable Communication (State agencies only)

10. Questions?https://hsu.vermont.gov/ Natalie Elvidge Email: Natalie.Elvidge@Vermont.gov Phone: (802) 241-5445 Jessica Stolz Email: Jessica.Stolz@Vermont.gov Phone: (802) 241-5094 Monica Buzzell Email: Monica.Buzzell@Vermont.gov Phone: (802) 241-5395