Grants Providing Funding to Emergency Responders
How Is DHS Federal Grant Money Used in Hawaii?
The State of Hawaii continues to receive Homeland Security grant funding which supports prevention, protection, response, recovery and mitigation in the areas of planning, equipment, training and exercises throughout the state and county jurisdictions.
Equipment
We funded the purchase of the Kauai Fire Department’s first aircraft – a MD 530F. Prior to this, the Department had leased helicopter services from a local operator.
Port Security
Harbors are the first line of defense in Hawaii. We purchased a crane to be used as an emergency backup to ensure the resiliency of our harbors.
Training and Exercises
We provide funding for the 93rd Civil Support Team exercises on Kauai involving the Kauai Emergency Management Agency, Kauai first responders, and Civil Support Teams from Utah, Guam and Hawaii.
Current Grant Programs
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the release of the FY 2020 Notices of Funding Opportunity. The FY 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness System (NPS) by supporting the building, sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities essential to achieving the National Preparedness Goal (NPG) of a secure and resilient Nation. Delivering core capabilities requires the combined effort of the whole community, rather than the exclusive effort of any single organization or level of government. For more information click here.
State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
The SHSP plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness System by supporting the building, sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities essential to achieving the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation.
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
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.
Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
Provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements to nonprofit organizations such as religious institutions, colleges, etc. Beginning with 2018, multiple funding allocations have been appropriated for nonprofit organizations located inside or outside Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) designated urban areas. As in previous fiscal years, the NSGP is a competitive grant program. The NSGP promotes emergency preparedness coordination and collaboration activities, however, awards are allocated for security preparations only. The grant is highly restrictive and the use of the funds. For additional information, please contact the Office of Homeland Security.
Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)
The PSGP provides funds for transportation infrastructure security activities to implement Area Maritime Transportation Security Plans and facility security plans among port authorities, facility operators, and State and local government agencies required to provide port security services.
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) provides funding to eligible state, local, and territorial (SLT) governments to manage and reduce systemic cyber risk, thus improving the security of critical infrastructure and improving the resilience of the services SLT governments provide their community.
Questions?
For more information or assistance with grants, please contact us. We are available 7:45 am – 4:30pm HST, Monday through Friday.
Mailing address:
Hawaii Department of Defense
Office of Homeland Security
Grants Management Office
3949 Diamond Head Road
Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
Phone: (808) 369-3524
Email: [email protected]