The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is offering the Securing the Cities (STC) Initiative grant to establish a system for detecting and preventing illicit radiological materials in high-risk urban areas like New York City (NYC). This grant aims to promote a regional approach to nuclear and radiological detection to enhance security in major urban centers. Applicants can refer to the full funding opportunity announcement and an FAQ document for comprehensive program details. The closing date for applications is March 17, 2008, at 12:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 40567
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-08-DNDO-106-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pilot Project – Securing the Cities Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The Securing the Cities (STC) Initiative seeks to design and implement an architecture for
coordinated and integrated preventative detection and interdiction of illicit radiological materials that may be used as a weapon (Radiation Dipersal Devises (RDD) or Improvised Nuclear Device (IND)) within a high risk urban area. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.106 — Securing the Cities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 07, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 20, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $29,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $29,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments County governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | DHS strongly encourages a regional approach to domestic nuclear and radiological detection to reduce risk to major urban areas. The effort covered by this announcement focuses on the New York City (NYC) region. DHS expects to receive a single application from a State or local unit of government, interstate or intrastate entity, or a special district, who will work with governmental entities serving jurisdictions within 45 miles of NYC. DHS will only consider an application that includes appropriate entities that serve jurisdictions in the NYC area described in the full funding opportunity announcement. Applications requesting assistance for other geographic areas will be returned without review. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description: | The Securing the Cities (STC) Initiative seeks to design and implement an architecture for coordinated and integrated preventative detection and interdiction of illicit radiological materials that may be used as a weapon (Radiation Dipersal Devises (RDD) or Improvised Nuclear Device (IND)) within a high risk urban area. DHS strongly encourages a regional approach to domestic nuclear and radiological detection to reduce risk to major urban areas. The effort covered by this announcement is focused on the New York City (NYC) region. Please see the full funding oppotunity announcement (“full announcement” link at the top of this synopsis page) for a full description of the program. An FAQ containing additional information is also provided under the “full announcement” link at the top of this page.
3/07/08: The FAQ has been modified. Please download the modified FAQ. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joan Keiser
Grants Officer Phone 202-447-5603 Email:joan.keiser@dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The FAQ has been modified. Please download the modified FAQ. | Mar 07, 2008 | |
| This modification revises the “Estimated Total Program Funding” from $30,000,000 to $29,500,000. | Mar 07, 2008 | |
| Feb 11, 2008 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-08-DNDO-106-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pilot Project – Securing the Cities Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The Securing the Cities (STC) Initiative seeks to design and implement an architecture for
coordinated and integrated preventative detection and interdiction of illicit radiological materials that may be used as a weapon (Radiation Dipersal Devises (RDD) or Improvised Nuclear Device (IND)) within a high risk urban area. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.106 — Securing the Cities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 07, 2008 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 20, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $29,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $29,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments County governments City or township governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | DHS strongly encourages a regional approach to domestic nuclear and radiological detection to reduce risk to major urban areas. The effort covered by this announcement focuses on the New York City (NYC) region. DHS expects to receive a single application from a State or local unit of government, interstate or intrastate entity, or a special district, who will work with governmental entities serving jurisdictions within 45 miles of NYC. DHS will only consider an application that includes appropriate entities that serve jurisdictions in the NYC area described in the full funding opportunity announcement. Applications requesting assistance for other geographic areas will be returned without review. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description: | The Securing the Cities (STC) Initiative seeks to design and implement an architecture for coordinated and integrated preventative detection and interdiction of illicit radiological materials that may be used as a weapon (Radiation Dipersal Devises (RDD) or Improvised Nuclear Device (IND)) within a high risk urban area. DHS strongly encourages a regional approach to domestic nuclear and radiological detection to reduce risk to major urban areas. The effort covered by this announcement is focused on the New York City (NYC) region. Please see the full funding oppotunity announcement (“full announcement” link at the top of this synopsis page) for a full description of the program. An FAQ containing additional information is also provided under the “full announcement” link at the top of this page.
3/07/08: The FAQ has been modified. Please download the modified FAQ. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joan Keiser
Grants Officer Phone 202-447-5603 Email:joan.keiser@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-08-DNDO-106-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pilot Project – Securing the Cities Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The Securing the Cities (STC) Initiative seeks to design and implement an architecture for
coordinated and integrated preventative detection and interdiction of illicit radiological materials that may be used as a weapon (Radiation Dipersal Devises (RDD) or Improvised Nuclear Device (IND)) within a high risk urban area. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.106 — Securing the Cities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 07, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 20, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $29,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $29,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments Special district governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | DHS strongly encourages a regional approach to domestic nuclear and radiological detection to reduce risk to major urban areas. The effort covered by this announcement focuses on the New York City (NYC) region. DHS expects to receive a single application from a State or local unit of government, interstate or intrastate entity, or a special district, who will work with governmental entities serving jurisdictions within 45 miles of NYC. DHS will only consider an application that includes appropriate entities that serve jurisdictions in the NYC area described in the full funding opportunity announcement. Applications requesting assistance for other geographic areas will be returned without review. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description: | The Securing the Cities (STC) Initiative seeks to design and implement an architecture for coordinated and integrated preventative detection and interdiction of illicit radiological materials that may be used as a weapon (Radiation Dipersal Devises (RDD) or Improvised Nuclear Device (IND)) within a high risk urban area. DHS strongly encourages a regional approach to domestic nuclear and radiological detection to reduce risk to major urban areas. The effort covered by this announcement is focused on the New York City (NYC) region. Please see the full funding oppotunity announcement (“full announcement” link at the top of this synopsis page) for a full description of the program. An FAQ containing additional information is also provided under the “full announcement” link at the top of this page. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joan Keiser
Grants Officer Phone 202-447-5603 Email:joan.keiser@dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-08-DNDO-106-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pilot Project – Securing the Cities Initiative |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | The Securing the Cities (STC) Initiative seeks to design and implement an architecture for
coordinated and integrated preventative detection and interdiction of illicit radiological materials that may be used as a weapon (Radiation Dipersal Devises (RDD) or Improvised Nuclear Device (IND)) within a high risk urban area. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.106 — Securing the Cities |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 11, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 20, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments Special district governments County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | DHS strongly encourages a regional approach to domestic nuclear and radiological detection to reduce risk to major urban areas. The effort covered by this announcement focuses on the New York City (NYC) region. DHS expects to receive a single application from a State or local unit of government, interstate or intrastate entity, or a special district, who will work with governmental entities serving jurisdictions within 45 miles of NYC. DHS will only consider an application that includes appropriate entities that serve jurisdictions in the NYC area described in the full funding opportunity announcement. Applications requesting assistance for other geographic areas will be returned without review. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description: | The Securing the Cities (STC) Initiative seeks to design and implement an architecture for coordinated and integrated preventative detection and interdiction of illicit radiological materials that may be used as a weapon (Radiation Dipersal Devises (RDD) or Improvised Nuclear Device (IND)) within a high risk urban area. DHS strongly encourages a regional approach to domestic nuclear and radiological detection to reduce risk to major urban areas. The effort covered by this announcement is focused on the New York City (NYC) region. Please see the full funding oppotunity announcement (“full announcement” link at the top of this synopsis page) for a full description of the program. An FAQ containing additional information is also provided under the “full announcement” link at the top of this page. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joan Keiser
Grants Officer Phone 202-447-5603 Email:joan.keiser@dhs.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 40567 Full Announcement-1 -> Securing The Cities FY 08 FOA FINAL.pdf
Folder 40567 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> Securing The Cities FY 08 FOA_Mod 1.pdf
Folder 40567 Revised Full Announcement-2 -> Securing The Cities FY 08 FOA_Mod 2.pdf
Folder 40567 Other Supporting Documents-30708 Modified FAQ. 1 -> Mod1-STC-BudgetJustifFAQ-FINAL.pdf
Folder 40567 Other Supporting Documents-FAQ 1 -> STC-BudgetJustifFAQ-FINAL.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Joan Keiser Grants Officer Phone 202-447-5603 Email: joan.keiser@dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.106 | PKG00006075 | Jan 30, 2008 | Mar 17, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40567 SF424-2.0.pdf
40567 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
40567 Budget-1.1.pdf
40567 Project-1.1.pdf
40567 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
40567 SF424A-1.0.pdf
40567 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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