Homeland security grant program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $4.6 million Homeland Security Grant Program Formula Grant to the Kansas Highway Patrol on September 1, 2021 for the period through August 31, 2024. The objective of the HSGP (CFDA 97.067) is to enhance the ability of state and local governments to prevent and respond to threats and hazards that pose risk to national security. Key services provided through this funding include enhancing terrorism prevention, protection, response and recovery capabilities.

Sub-awards were provided to five entities. The Mid-America Regional Council Community Services Corporation and North Central Regional Planning Commission will support regional coordination efforts. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Kansas Adjutant General Department will strengthen intelligence and emergency management capabilities. Funding was also provided to the Kansas Agriculture Department, suggesting support for agriculture infrastructure protection activities. This summary focuses on the key services supported at the state and local levels to strengthen national preparedness through the identified sub-awardees.