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Grant Program Guidelines
An up-to-date listing of justice, public safety and homeland security grant programs and related guidelines detailing each grant's purpose, funding budget, technology focus, eligibility criteria, deadlines and program priorities.

Grant Allocations and Awards
Presentation of grant allocations and awards by state, program, amount and announcement date. A list is posted once the announcement identifying recipient agencies selected by the federal granting agency is made available.

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Information regarding state and federal offices that administer grant monies, the President's budget request and the Congressional response via appropriations bills and federal legislation proposing to authorize new federal grant programs. Additional reference information is presented through announcements, links, reference materials, and CJIS GROUP presentation material.

Secretary Napolitano Announces More Than $1.8 Billion in Fiscal Year 2010 Preparedness Grants
Release Date: July 15, 2010
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced more than $1.8 billion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparedness grants designed to help states, urban areas, tribal governments and non-profit organizations enhance their protection, prevention, response and recovery capabilities for risks associated with potential terrorist attacks and other hazards.

"The grants being announced today will help our partners in state, local and tribal governments and non-profit organizations across the country better prepare for, respond to and recover from all threats and hazards," said Secretary Napolitano. "This funding pays for training for fire fighters, medics and police officers, supports the purchase of equipment that is essential to our first responders, and improves our ability to communicate during disasters. These investments have a direct impact on communities across our country as we work together to build, sustain and improve the resilience of our families, businesses and neighborhoods." READ COMPLETE ANNOUCEMENT

Justice Department Announces $300,000 in Recovery Act Awards for Local Communities
Friday, June 18, 2010
www.ojp.gov

Office of Justice Programs
Contact: Sarah Matz
(202) 307-0703

WASHINGTON - The Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP) today announced more than $300,000 in grant funding to 16 additional local governments under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. A total of 3,416 units of local government are eligible for a direct JAG Recovery Act award. Funding is used to prevent and control crime and improve the criminal justice system.

"This funding will play an important role in helping local communities address their criminal justice challenges," said Assistant Attorney General Laurie Robinson. "These funds will help our partners fight crime and build safer communities."

See the Complete Announcement for a list of the 16 local jurisdictions and their award amounts.

Secretary Napolitano Announces More Than $11.9 Million in Recovery Act Funding for Fire Station Construction Grants
Release Date: June 11, 2010
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010

Washington, D.C. - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced more than $11.9 million in Fire Station Construction Grants (SCG) funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) - designed to support the nation's first responders while creating jobs and stimulating local economies.

The three Fire Station Construction Grants announced today were selected through a competitive peer review process based on need to build new or modify existing fire stations to enhance response capabilities and protect communities from fire-related hazards. These grants will replace unsafe or uninhabitable structures and expand fire protection coverage in compliance with National Fire Protection Association standards. Read Complete Announcement

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