Emergency Preparedness, Interoperability and School Safety Grants for Border Security
Total Funding Available in FY 2009: $60,000,000
Purpose: The intent of OPSG is to enhance cooperation and coordination among local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in a joint mission to secure the United States borders along routes of ingress from international borders to include travel corridors in States bordering Mexico and Canada, as well as states and territories with international water borders.
Eligible Applicants: Eligible applicants under the FY 2009 OPSG are local units of government at the county level and federally-recognized tribal governments in the states bordering Canada (including Alaska), southern states bordering Mexico, and states and territories with International water borders.
Program Awards: Funds will be allocated competitively to designated localities within
U.S. Border States based on risk analysis and the anticipated feasibility and effectiveness of proposed investments by the applicants.
