Illinois Terrorism Task Force Policy Statements

2007 (1)	Submission of Reimbursement Requests (July 25, 2007)
2007 (2)	Food and/or Beverages Provided for Homeland Security Training/Exercise Sessions, Meetings, or Conferences (July 25, 2007)
2007 (3)	Eligible Expenditures for Grant-Related Travel (July 25, 2007)
2007 (4)	Training Reimbursement (August 13, 2007)
2007 (5)	Training Overtime/Backfill Reimbursement and Volunteer Stipend (to supersede 2007 (4)) (November 1, 2007)
2008 (1)	Sub-Recipient Monitoring (March 19, 2008)
2008 (2)	HSGP Training Funds (March 19, 2008)
2008 (3)	NIMS Compliance (May 6, 2008)
2008 (4)	Sub-recipient Documentation Required for Biannual Strategy Implementation Report (BSIR) (May 30, 2008)
2008 (5)	Retention of Management and Administrative Funds by the State Administrative Agency (SAA) (August 6, 2008)
2008 (6)	FFY 2008 NIMS Compliance Activities (December 9, 2008)
2009 (1)	Establishment of Maintenance Costs (January 28, 2009)
2009 (2)	Storage, Maintenance and Use of CBRNE Response Vehicles (June 22, 2009)

Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Illinois Terrorism Task Force received an announcement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of a grant opportunity that eligible State, local, or tribal government's principal EOCs can apply for as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Emergency Operations Center Grant Program (EOC). Fully capable emergency operations facilities at the State and local levels are an essential element of a comprehensive national emergency management system and are necessary to ensure continuity of operations and continuity of government in major disasters or emergencies caused by any hazard.

For additional information and eligibility requirements, click here.

Urban Areas Security Initiative - Nonprofit Security Grant

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Illinois Terrorism Task Force received an announcement by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of a grant opportunity that nonprofit organizations in the 60 designated Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) areas, including the Chicago Urban Area of Cook County and the City of Chicago, are eligible to apply for as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 UASI Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). This program will provide a total of $15 million nationally to eligible 501(c)(3) organizations who are deemed at high-risk of a potential international terrorist attack.

For additional information and eligibility requirements, click here.

Local Law Enforcement

Related grants through the Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program are administered by the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS). For more information, visit their website at www.ileas.org

Local Fire Departments

Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS)
www.mabas.org


Fire Departments can also link to http://www.firegrantsupport.com/ for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, directly funded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

A program of the Preparedness Directorate's Office of Grants and Training in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, grants are awarded to fire departments to enhance their ability to protect the public and fire service personnel from fire and related hazards. Three types of grants are available: Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG), Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S), and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER). This Website provides a description of the three types of grants available and offers resources to help fire departments prepare and submit grant requests.

Local Citizen Corps Program

Grants through the State Homeland Security Grant Program, Citizen Corps Program are administered through the State Administrative Agency (Illinois Terrorism Task Force).  These grants are specifically for registered Citizen Corps Councils in Illinois.  For a list of local Citizen Corps Councils or for more information on how to become a council, visit www.citizencorps.gov.  For more information on Citizen Corps Grants, please call (217) 558-1334.

Bioterrorism/EMS Grants

Federal Department of Health and Human Services Grants
http://www.hhs.gov/grants/index.shtml

Department of Homeland Security

On February 1, 2008, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its FY08 federal grant programs. The goal of the grant programs is to provide funding to enhance the capacity of state and local jurisdictions to prevent, respond to, and recover from incidents of terrorism involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive (CBRNE) weapons and cyber attacks. The grant programs were initiated in 1998 and currently provide funds to all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Press Release from DHS on funding
http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1168010425128.shtm

For information on DHS grant programs, guidance from current and prior years, and grant application kit:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/grants_programs.htm

To view Financial Management Guide:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/Financial_Management_Guide.pdf

The Financial Management Guide is used for the administration of Federal award programs administered by the Office of Grants and Training (G&T) in conjunction with the provisions of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars and government-wide common rules applicable to grants and cooperative agreements, program guidelines, application kits, special conditions, terms and conditions, G&T information bulletins, and DHS policy, regulations and statutes. Details specific to the OMB Circulars can be found on the OMB website at: http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/

Department of Homeland Security, Technical Assistance Program
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/ta.htm

The Department of Homeland Security Office of Grants and Training's Homeland Security Preparedness Technical Assistance (TA) Program provides direct assistance to state and local jurisdictions to improve their ability to prevent, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosive weapons. TA provides a process to help resolve problems and/or create innovative approaches. All TA services are available to eligible recipients at no charge.

CMS/Vendors

The State of Illinois buys everything from food to rock salt to office furniture to consulting services. Since the State runs social service facilities, office buildings, garages, state parks and more, the State needs virtually everything consumers and businesses need. So chances are, we buy what you sell. For more information, follow this link www.sell2.illinois.gov or www.Illinois.gov/government.