The Fiscal Year 2023 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) for California State Agencies is designed to provide financial assistance to state agencies for enhancing security measures that support statewide preparedness and resilience. The grant program aims to address high-priority preparedness gaps and improve the ability of state agencies to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. The funding is specifically allocated for projects that build or sustain security enhancement initiatives within California state agencies.
The primary objectives of the grant include strengthening state agencies’ capabilities in emergency response and disaster preparedness, ensuring they have the necessary resources to counter threats and enhance security. Eligible projects must align with statewide security priorities and demonstrate a clear contribution to the overall preparedness and resilience of California’s security infrastructure.
The total funding available under this grant is $1,500,000. The grant follows the regulatory framework outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars, particularly 2 CFR Part 200, which applies to all awards, Stafford Act declarations, and selected funding increments issued on or after December 26, 2014. For awards and disaster declarations made before this date, previous federal guidance documents remain applicable.
This funding opportunity is restricted to California state agencies. Applicants must ensure compliance with government-wide common rules, including 2 CFR Part 180 concerning government-wide debarment and suspension. Additionally, projects funded through this grant must comply with specific Cal OES subrecipient handbooks and federal administrative requirements, such as 48 CFR Part 31.2 for profit-making organizations and 44 CFR Part 13 for disaster assistance grants.
Applications for the grant must be submitted by March 21, 2025. Interested agencies must adhere to all submission requirements specified in the Request for Proposals (RFP), ensuring that their proposed projects align with the grant's purpose and objectives. The evaluation criteria for this grant will focus on how effectively proposed projects enhance security measures, address high-priority preparedness gaps, and contribute to the overall mission of statewide security and disaster resilience.
For additional information, applicants are encouraged to consult the Cal OES Grants Management section, which provides further details on grant program requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements.
