Grant Programs Directorate Policy

The Grant Programs Directorate's mission is to manage federal financial assistance to measurably improve capability and reduce the risks the Nation faces in times of man-made and natural disasters. This section references a list of policies critical to supporting the effectiveness and efficient delivery of FEMA's Grants.

2014 Grant Programs Directorate Policy

• FEMA Policy 104-010-035-1 | Date of Issuance: April 10, 2014
  Purchase of Ballistic Protective Equipment (BPE) for Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Personnel in Support of Active Shooter and Mass Casualty Incidents (AS/MCIs)
• FEMA Policy 207-088-01 | Date of Issuance: April 8, 2014
  Economic Hardship Waivers of Cost Share and Maintenance of Effort Requirements for the Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) and Fire Prevention & Safety (FP&S) Grant Programs

2013 Grant Programs Directorate Policy

• FEMA Policy 205-081-1 | Date of Issuance: November 4, 2013
  Use of Preparedness Grant funds for reimbursing work performed by Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC)
• FEMA Policy 207-093-1 | Date of Issuance: November 4, 2013
  Clarification on the Personnel Reimbursement for Intelligence Cooperation and Enhancement of Homeland Security Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–412 – the PRICE Act)
• FEMA Policy 207-008-064-1 | Date of Issuance: September 10, 2013
  Review and Approval Requirements for Training Courses Funded Through Preparedness Grants
• FEMA Policy 104-008-207-1 | Date of Issuance: August 30, 2013
  Guidance to State Administrative Agencies (SAA) on the purchase of Energetic Materials using specific DHS/FEMA Preparedness Grant Funding
• FEMA Policy 108-023-1 | Date of Issuance: August 1, 2013
  Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EHP) Policy Guidance
• FEMA Policy 207-087-1 | Date of Issuance: June 25, 2013
  Clarification of Allowable Management and Administration (M&A) Costs Under the Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG)
• FEMA Policy 205-402-125-1 | Date of Issuance: May 10, 2013
  Maintenance Contracts and Warranty Coverage Funded by Preparedness Grants