Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 97.007
- Agency
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Department of Homeland Security
- Grant awards
- 90 $130,638,257 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- (HSPTAP)
- Assistance types
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 70-0413-0-1-999
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administers the Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance Program (CFDA 97.007), which funds technical assistance activities to build state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from major events including acts of terrorism, with the most recent grant award dated September 20, 2024.
The program supports a narrow, well-defined set of activities: developing and disseminating written products on emerging homeland security and emergency management issues; conducting educational seminars, training, and workshops for state governors' homeland security advisors and emergency management directors on federal doctrine and best practices; facilitating regular meetings and discussions among key stakeholder groups to share information and practices on homeland security and public safety issues; and convening nationwide trainings and workshops that bring together homeland security advisors, emergency management directors, and professional organizations to discuss federal legislation, regulations, and policies affecting the states. Recent awards funded National Homeland Security Consortium operations and support for governors' homeland security advisor councils.
The program is predominantly structured as Cooperative Agreements (86 percent of 90 total awards across the portfolio) with a smaller share of Project Grants (14 percent). FEMA accounts for 81 awards totaling $128.6 million in federal dollars obligated, while FEMA Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards comprises 9 awards worth $2 million, representing the complete portfolio of 90 awards and $130.6 million in combined federal obligations. Award activity has been sporadic, with two awards in 2024, two in 2019, two in 2018, five in 2017, and two in 2016, suggesting an inconsistent award cadence. The portfolio extends back to 1999. Typical recent awards have ranged from $200 thousand to approximately $275 thousand, though historical awards included larger cooperative agreements; a 2011 award provided $20.68 million and a 2007 award provided $9.135 million for support services.
The most recent open opportunity was FY 2024 HSPTAP (DHS-24-NPD-007-00-99), posted August 15, 2024 with a due date of September 16, 2024, which has now passed. That solicitation accepted applications from higher education institutions (public and private), 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits and offered Cooperative Agreements. Applications are evaluated on demonstration of experience and expertise, project plan, anticipated results, and budget, with an approximate 30-day approval timeline. Grant records must be retained for three years from final expenditure report submission. Entities expending $750 thousand or more in federal awards annually are subject to single or program-specific audit requirements under 2 CFR 200, Subpart F. No current open opportunities appear in the source material.
Objective and description
- Objective
The Homeland Security Technical Assistance Program (HSPTAP) is established to build State, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from major events, including threats or acts of terroris
- Description
The Homeland Security Technical Assistance Program (HSPTAP) is established to build State, local, tribal and territorial (SLTT) capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from major events, including threats or acts of terrorism.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Also see NOFO Section C, Eligibility Information, for additional criterion which eligible organizations must demonstrate in order to be specifically eligible for HSPTAP.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Funding under this program is ultimately intended to benefit key homeland security and emergency preparedness stakeholders from U.S. state, local, tribal, and territorial governments - including but not limited to SLTT emergency management directors, SLTT homeland security advisors, and other SLTT officials.
- Credentials and documentation
See applicant and beneficiary eligibility below. Refer to FY 2024 HSPTAP Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional information.
- Uses of assistance
For costs associated with developing and delivering technical assistance services to State and local homeland security personnel to address / support the full spectrum of mission areas, national priorities, and target capabilities as outlined in the National Preparedness Guidelines, National Priorities, and national strategies and doctrine related to homeland security. There are restrictions regarding usage of funds, compliance with program requirements, copyrights, patents, and other restrictions. Refer to program guidance for complete information.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
The period of performance for this assistance is 12 months.
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
• An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. • Executive Order 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs," applies to this listing. • Other pre-application coordination is required.
- Application procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Refer to FY2024 HSPTAP Notice of Funding Opportunity for application procedures and additional information.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Applications will be evaluated for eligibility and completeness, and scored based on the following criteria aligned to project narrative requirement questions: • Demonstration of Experience and Expertise • Project Plan • Anticipated Results • Budget Please refer to NOFO Appendix C: Evaluation and Scoring Criteria for information on criteria for selecting proposals.
- Award procedure
Applications or plans are reviewed by DHS program and administrative staff. Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with the successful applicant - including approval of any project narrative and budget updates - prior funds being made available for obligation, expenditure, or drawdown.
- Time to approval or disapproval
The representative range of days required for applications to be approved or not approved for funding is approximately 30 days.
- Renewals
The representative range of days required for applications to be approved or not approved for funding is approximately 30 days
Grant opportunities
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 90 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service | $20,680,196 | 16% |
| 2 | University Of Hawaii | $5,286,855 | 4% |
| 3 | National Governors Association Center For Best Practices | $2,619,288 | 2% |
| 4 | The Council Of State Governments LTD. | $2,543,149 | 2% |
| 5 | Oklahoma City National Memorial Institute For The Prevention Of Terrorism | $2,200,000 | 2% |
| 6 | National Sheriffs Association | $1,000,000 | 1% |
| 7 | University Of Southern California | $902,823 | 1% |
| 8 | National Emergency Management Association | $900,027 | 1% |
8 of 28 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $400,000 |
| FY2020 | -$28,359 |
| FY2019 | $519,924 |
| FY2018 | $516,756 |
| FY2017 | $541,000 |
| FY2016 | $465,062 |
| FY2015 | $531,222 |
| FY2014 | $431,077 |
| FY2013 | -$79,548 |
| FY2012 | $38,449 |
| FY2011 | $29,129,538 |
| FY2010 | -$12,461 |
| FY2009 | $5,559,822 |
| FY2008 | $6,325,643 |
| FY2007 | $10,384,987 |
| FY2006 | $16,692,768 |
| FY2005 | $15,939,378 |
| FY2004 | $400,000 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 97.007?
Assistance Listing 97.007 is Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance Program, a federal grant program run by Federal Emergency Management Agency (Department of Homeland Security).
What is the CFDA number for Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance Program?
Its CFDA number is 97.007: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 97.007 awarded?
90 grant awards under 97.007 have obligated $130,638,257 in federal funds to 28 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 97.007?
The recipients obligated the most under Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance Program are Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service ($20,680,196), University Of Hawaii ($5,286,855) and National Governors Association Center For Best Practices ($2,619,288).
Are there open grant opportunities under 97.007?
No opportunity listed under 97.007 is open now. The latest, Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance Program (HSPTAP), was posted on August 15, 2024.
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