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Law enforcement decisionmakers should look carefully at how current funding programs may fit into their counter-terrorism planning. Grant programs that address specific topics such as communications interoperability, equipment acquisition, information sharing and analysis, investigative sciences, or surveillance may be applicable to your counter-terrorism needs.
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Current Opportunities
Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Terrorism and Mass Violence Crimes (PDF)
Application deadline: Open, contingent upon fund availability
Office for Victims of Crime
This program is designed to help jurisdictions address victims' needs in the aftermath of an act of terrorism or mass violence. The application may be submitted only to apply for funds to be used to compensate and assist victims of incidents of terrorism and mass violence that occur within and outside the United States.
FY 2006 Emergency Management Grants (PDF)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The purpose of the National Preparedness Goal is to engage federal, state, local, and tribal entities, their private and nongovernmental partners, and the general public to achieve and sustain risk-based target levels of capacity to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from major events to minimize the impact to lives, property, and the economy. Funding is available to support these emergency management areas and to structure individual programs based on identified needs and priorities for strengthening capabilities while addressing issues of national concern.
Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency
The Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) has several active solicitations on a range of topics, including low-cost bio-aerosol detector systems, maritime airborne surveillance radar, and prototypes and technology for improvised explosives device detection.
SPANTOA Grants: Special Program Assistance for Needed Tactical Officer Assets
The National Tactical Officers Association has an equipment donation program, Special Program Assistance for Needed Tactical Officer Assets (SPANTOA), for SWAT teams throughout the United States. The program provides important lifesaving equipment to SWAT/tactical teams that may otherwise not be able to obtain it. All applicants must have a valid NTOA team membership to be eligible for these grant programs.
United States Fire Administration Internship Program (PDF)
Application deadline: Open
United States Fire Administration
The National Fire Academy has announced a new college internship program for students interested in pursuing a career in fire and emergency services. At the U.S. Fire Administration in Emmitsburg, Maryland, interns will help develop course and curriculum materials, conduct supervised research, and edit and evaluate training materials to ensure that they reflect current practices.
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 US-VISIT
(United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology)
Program
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
US-VISIT is a top priority for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security because it enhances the security of our citizens and visitors, facilitates legitimate travel and trade, ensures the integrity of our immigration system, and protects the privacy of our visitors. US-VISIT is part of a continuum of security measures that begins overseas and continues through a visitor's arrival in and departure from the United States. It incorporates eligibility determinations made by both the Departments of Homeland Security and State. US-VISIT is helping us demonstrate that we remain a welcoming nation and that we can keep America's doors open and our nation secure.
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Resources
Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program
Office for Victims of Crime
This program helps jurisdictions address victim needs in the aftermath of an act of terrorism or mass violence. Assistance is offered in five categories: crisis response, consequence management, criminal justice support, crime victim compensation, and training and technical assistance.
Budget of the United States Government—Fiscal Year 2007
The White House Office of Management and Budget has provided this online detailed outline and analysis for the proposed budget for fiscal year 2007.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
Updated biweekly or as new program information is available, the CFDA web site provides
access to federal programs that provide various types of assistance to state, territorial, tribal, and
local governments and groups, organizations, and individuals. After searching for programs and
determining eligibility requirements, visitors can contact the office that administers the program
and find out how to apply.
Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program
The Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) provides supplemental funding to
states and federally recognized Indian tribes for short-term crisis counseling services for eligible
disaster victims in disasters declared by the President of the United States.
Disaster Help
Disasterhelp.gov is designed to help victims of disasters locate the resources they need. The goal of the site is to combine into one central location the resources of all the federal agencies that participate in the Disaster Management e-Government Initiative.
Fact Sheet: Commerce Department and Department of Homeland Security Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Implement the $1 Billion Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program
National Telecommunications and Information Administration, February 22, 2007
The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security signed a memorandum of understanding on February 16, 2007 , to implement the $1 billion Public Safety Interoperable Communications Grant Program to help local, state, and federal first responders better communicate during a natural or manmade disaster. The grant program, which covers public safety agencies in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 4 U.S. territories, will assist public safety agencies in acquiring and deploying interoperable communications systems and in training their personnel to use them.
Federal Grants Wire
Federal Grants Wire is a free resource for federal grants, government grants, and loans. It lists more than 1,600 federal grants by agency, subject area, name, and applicant type.
Fiscal Year 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program Supplemental Resource: Fusion Capability Planning Tool (PDF)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Preparedness Directorate, Office of Grants and Training, January 2007
A top prevention priority for fiscal year 2007 is to establish a network of fusion centers for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating homeland security-related intelligence to facilitate effective nationwide homeland security information sharing. This resource provides a framework of critical capabilities that will enable each fusion center to meet baseline operational standards. Grantees are encouraged to use the Fusion Capability Planning Tool to determine and prioritize areas that need improvement, develop strategies to overcome shortfalls, and prioritize spending to address areas identified for improvement.
Foundation for Defense of Democracies Programs
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies offers funding on a competitive basis to qualified students, educators, and media professionals to study international anti-terrorism and pro-democracy issues.
Funding Opportunities at OJP
Office of Justice Programs
This web page lists all current OJP funding opportunities, including the availability of terrorism-related funding. OJP has provided links to every guideline, application, and form necessary to complete funding proposals.
FY 2006 Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance Program (PDF)
U.S Department of Homeland Security
This publication provides guidance for obtaining and using funds from FY 2006 Emergency Management Performance Grants. These grants can help states support their emergency management mission and structure their individual emergency management programs based on identified needs and priorities.
Grants and Funding Opportunities
This section of the National Institutes of Health web site provides access to everything you need to know about extramural grants, research training, and the funding of research initiatives in programs funded by the National Network for Health.
Grants.Gov
This site allows organizations to electronically find and apply
for competitive grant opportunities from all federal grantmaking
agencies. It encompasses more than 900 grant programs offered by
26 federal grantmaking agencies and streamlines the process of awarding
more than $350 billion annually to state and local governments,
academic institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other groups.
Homeland
Security: Federal Assistance Funding and Business Opportunities (PDF)
James R. Riehl, Congressional Research Service, August 14, 2003
This report provides information gateways for businesses, state and local governments, research organizations, and others that wish to pursue homeland security-related business opportunities or grants from the federal government.
Justice Assistance Grant Program
The Edward Byrne Memorial State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance Grant Program allows states and local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime and to improve the criminal justice system. This program has been replaced with a single funding mechanism that simplifies the administration process for grantees. Any law enforcement or justice initiative funded under the Byrne Formula or Local Law Enforcement Block Grant programs is eligible for funding under the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program's six purpose areas: personnel, overtime, equipment, statewide initiatives, technical assistance and training, and support for local and rural jurisdictions.
 LEP.gov: Let Everyone Participate
LEP.gov promotes understanding of language access to federal programs and federally assisted programs by supporting fair, reasoned, and consistent implementation of all directives and regulations. It acts as a clearinghouse, providing information, tools, and technical assistance regarding limited English proficiency and language services for federal agencies, recipients of federal funds, users of federal programs and federally assisted programs, and other stakeholders.
Local Law Enforcement Block Grants (LLEBG) Program
Bureau of Justice Assistance
The LLEBG Program provides funds to units of local government to underwrite projects that reduce crime and improve public safety. The program emphasizes local decisionmaking and encourages communities to craft their own responses to local crime and drug problems.
National Flagship Language Initiative
Operating under the auspices of the University of Maryland's National Foreign Language Center, the National Flagship Language Initiative (NFLI) supports U.S. universities recognized as leaders in language education. Partnerships between the National Security Education Program and institutions of higher education allow NFLI to produce university graduates across disciplines with a superior level of proficiency in languages critical to national security, including Arabic, Chinese, Korean, and Russian. Individuals seeking funding to study a specific language should consult the institution designated for each language flagship program.
National Science Foundation
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Under the Cyber Security Research and Development Act, the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Standards and Technology will award $903 million over 5 years for systems security research. Additional funding information will appear on the organizations' web sites.
 National
Security Education Program (NSEP)
The National
Security Education Act established this program to develop the
nation's capacity to educate U.S. citizens about foreign cultures,
to strengthen U.S. economic competitiveness, and to enhance international
cooperation and security. Since 1994, NSEP has funded U.S. students
to study underrepresented languages
and cultures critical to U.S. national security. NSEP comprises
three program elements: the David
L. Boren Graduate Fellowships, administered by the Academy for
Educational Development; the David
L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships, administered by the Institute
of International Education; and an institutional
grants program for U.S. colleges and universities to increase
the international aspects of their curricula.
Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is working
to craft grant programs responsive to the homeland security and
counter-terrorism needs of state, local, and tribal law enforcement
agencies. COPS has started to announce open solicitations for 2003
grant programs. Grant application packages are available, and applicants
are encouraged to download the packages and return them as soon
as possible.
Office for Domestic Preparedness (ODP) Equipment Grant Award Program
ODP's equipment acquisition grants provide funding to improve state and local response to incidents of domestic terrorism involving the use of a weapon of mass destruction. Specialized equipment authorized for purchase under the Equipment Grant Award Program includes personal protective equipment; chemical, biological, or radiological detection equipment; decontamination equipment; and communications equipment.
Office of Justice Programs Anti-Terror Funding Sources
The Anti-Terror Funding Sources offered through the Office of Justice
Programs (OJP) can be used by state and local jurisdictions to prepare
and respond to domestic terrorism and are available primarily through
four OJP components: the Office for Domestic Preparedness,
the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the National
Institute of Justice, and the Office for
Victims of Crime.
 Operation Hero Miles
Office of Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, October 2003
In the largest rest-and-relaxation program since the Vietnam War, soldiers stationed in Iraq can be granted 2-week leaves to spend time with their families. To help returning soldiers avoid having to purchase expensive, last-minute airline tickets, you can donate your frequent flyer miles to this effort.
RaDiUS: The RAND Database of Research and Development in the United States
RaDiUS is the most comprehensive database of information on research and development activities funded by the federal government. RaDiUS was developed by RAND Corporation in cooperation with the National Science Foundation to support the work of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, the National Science and Technology Council, federal agencies, and others interested in the federal research and development portfolio. Everyone seeking access to RaDiUS must request a password. User access to specific RaDIUS datasets will be determined by institutional affiliation and the professional, academic, or personal interests of the person requesting access.
U.S.
Department of Defense's Information Assurance Scholarship Program
The U.S. Department of Defense's Information Assurance Scholarship
Program enables institutions designated as Centers
of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education and
their collaborating partners to establish a scholarship program
for students
enrolled in their institutions who want to pursue bachelor's, master's
and doctoral degrees, and graduate (post-baccalaureate) certificate
programs in information assurance disciplines.
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