FY 2008 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Application Period: Applications Currently Being Accepted Until March 1, 2008 The EMPG program provides resources to assist State and local governments to sustain and enhance all-hazards emergency management capabilities. States have the opportunity to use EMPG funds to further strengthen their ability to support emergency management activities while simultaneously addressing issues of national concern as identified in the National Priorities of the National Preparedness Guidelines.

FY 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Application Period: Applications Currently Being Accepted Until May 1, 2008 A core mission of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is to enhance the ability of State, local and tribal governments to prepare, prevent, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks and other disasters. The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is a primary funding mechanism for building and sustaining national preparedness capabilities. HSGP is comprised of four separate grant programs: Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP) Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS) Citizen Corps Program (CCP)

FY 2008 UASI Nonprofit Security Grant Program Application Period: Applications Currently Being Accepted Until May 1, 2008 The FY2008 NSGP provides funding support for target-hardening activities to nonprofit organizations that are deemed at high risk of a potential terrorist attack. While this funding is provided specifically to high-risk nonprofit organizations, the program seeks to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader State and local preparedness efforts. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, State and local government agencies, and Citizen Corps Councils.

FY 2008 Infrastructure Protection Program (IPP) Application Period: Applications Currently Being Accepted Until March 17, 2008 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Infrastructure Protection Program (IPP) provides funding for state, local and private industry infrastructure protection initiatives. The IPP is comprised of the following programs: Port Security Grant Program Transit Security Grant Program Buffer Zone Protection Program Intercity Bus Security Grant Program Trucking Security Grant Program

Int'l. University Research in Homeland Security Science & Tech. Mission Areas The DHS Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate is soliciting applications for research projects aligned with the mission and requirements of DHS S&T. These projects should be designed to augment and complement, through international research and collaboration, the depth and breadth of homeland security science and technology research. Application Period: Annual Grant Date: TBA

University Research in Homeland Security Science & Technology Mission Areas The DHS Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate is soliciting applications for research projects aligned with the mission and requirements of DHS S&T. These projects should be designed to augment and complement, through international research and collaboration, the depth and breadth of homeland security science and technology research. Application Period: Annual Grant Date: TBA

Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program (AFG) The DHS provides the AFG grant to Fire Departments and Non-Affiliated EMS organizations. The AFG program helps firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training, and other resources needed to protect the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards. Application Period: Annual Grant Date: TBA

Competitive Training Grant Program (CTGP) The CTGP program awards funds to competitively selected applicants to develop and deliver innovative training programs for high priority national homeland security training needs. Eligible applicants include state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, national associations, higher education institutions, non-profit organizations, and private sector businesses. Application Period: Annual Grant Date: TBA

Airport Improvement Program (AIP) The Airport Improvement Program (AIP) provides grants to public agencies---and, in some cases, to private owners and entities---for the planning and development of public-use airports that are included in the NPIAS. Application Period: Open Ended Grant

Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operator Safety Training Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) Operator Safety Training Grants are provided by FMCSA to train CMV operators and future drivers in the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles (CMV). Annual offering with $1M per year through 2009.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Advisory Circulars 150/5210-18 Systems for Interactive Training of Airport Personnel (4-13-94). (AAS-100). Provides guidance in the design of systems for interactive training of airport personnel.