The Office of Grants and Training (G&T) is a component
of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Preparedness Directorate.
We are responsible for preparing the nation against terrorism by assisting states, local
and tribal jurisdictions, and regional authorities as they prevent,
deter, and respond to terrorist acts. G&T; provides a broad array
of assistance to America's first responders through funding,
coordinated training, exercises, equipment acquisition, and technical
assistance.
2007 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
The 2007 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) will award more than $1.6 billion to enhance the ability of states, territories, and urban areas to prepare for, prevent, and respond to terrorist attacks and other major disasters.
HSGP funds can be used for preparedness planning, equipment acquisition, training, exercises, management, and administration in order to obtain resources that are critical to building and sustaining capabilities that are aligned with the Interim
National Preparedness Goal and respective State and Urban Area Homeland Security Strategies.
HSGP web page
FY 2007 Infrastructure Protection Program (IPP)
The 2007 Infrastructure Protection Program (IPP) will award roughly $445 million in funding for state, local and private industry infrastructure protection initiatives. The five programs which comprise the Infrastructure Protection Program (IPP), have provided to date more than $1.5 billion in grants to strengthen security at critical facilities ranging from chemical plants to mass transit systems and seaports.
IPP web page
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