CFDA#
97.067
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Funder Type
Federal Government
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IT Classification
B - Readily funds technology as part of an award
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Authority
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Summary
The Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Program assists high-threat, high-density Urban Areas in efforts to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. The UASI program is intended to provide financial assistance to address the unique multi-discipline planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high-threat, high-density Urban Areas, and to assist these areas in building and sustaining capabilities to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism using the Whole Community approach.
For FY 2024, DHS is focused on the criticality of information sharing and collaboration to building a national culture of preparedness and protecting against terrorism and other threats to our national security. The threats to our nation have evolved during the past two decades. We now face continuous cyber threats by sophisticated actors, threats to soft targets and crowded places, and threats from domestic violent extremists who currently pose the greatest terrorism threat to the nation.
The following are the six priority areas for FY 2024, along with the minimum corresponding percentage of funds that each recipient will be required to allocate:
- Enhancing the protection of soft targets/crowded places – no minimum percent
- Enhancing information and intelligence sharing and analysis – no minimum percent
- Combating domestic violent extremism – no minimum percent
- Enhancing cybersecurity – no minimum percent
- Enhancing community preparedness and resilience – no minimum percent
- Enhancing election security – 3% minimum spend
A state or high-risk urban area must allocate the remaining 70 percent of their funding to gaps identified through their Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR) process. Likewise, there are several enduring security needs that crosscut the homeland security enterprise to which recipients should consider allocating funding across core capability gaps and national priorities. The following are enduring needs that help recipients implement a comprehensive approach to securing communities:
- Effective planning
- Training and awareness campaigns
- Equipment and capital projects
- Exercises
History of Funding
The FY24 allocation for the Urban Areas Security Initiative was $553,500,000. Urban Area allocations can be found on page 6 here: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_gpd-fy24-preparedness-grants-ib.pdf
The FY23 allocation for the Urban Areas Security Initiative was $615,000,000.
The FY22 allocation for the Urban Areas Security Initiative was $615,000,000.
The FY21 allocation for the Urban Areas Security Initiative was $615,000,000.
Additional Information
For FY 2024, each SHSP and UASI recipient is required to submit an Investment Justification (IJ) for the National Priority Area with a minimum spend requirement (Enhancing Election Security). The investment must also account for at least the relevant minimum percentage (totaling 3%) of the applicant's SHSP and UASI allocation. State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) may submit complete project-level information at the time of application, including the National Priority Area IJs, but are not required to do so. As a reminder, all SHSP- and UASI-funded projects must have a demonstrated nexus to achieving target capabilities related to preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to acts of terrorism. However, such projects may simultaneously support enhanced preparedness for disasters unrelated to acts of terrorism.
DHS/FEMA also requires SHSP and UASI recipients (states, territories, and high-risk urban areas) to complete a THIRA/SPR and prioritize grant funding to support building capability and/or closing capability gaps or sustaining capabilities that address national priorities and/or support enduring needs. Additional information on the THIRA/SPR process, including other National Preparedness System tools and resources, can be found at National Preparedness System | FEMA.gov. Detailed information on THIRA/SPR timelines and deadlines can be found in the Preparedness Grants Manual.
Eligibility Details
Awards are made to State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) that house identified the urban areas. State agencies, local law enforcement agencies, and other nonprofit organizations may apply to states for sub-grants.
Deadline Details
SAA's were to apply to FEMA on behalf of state and local agencies by June 24, 2024, 5:00 p.m. ET. Local deadlines vary based on state administration.
Award Details
Up to $553,500,000 is available in total funding for FY24. UASI funds are allocated based on DHS/FEMA's risk methodology. THIRA/SPR results do not impact grant allocations or awards. A list of the 41 eligible urban areas for 2024 is available in the Program Guidance at: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/homeland-security/fy-24-nofo Cost sharing/matching is not required. Project periods will extend up to 36-months, starting September 1, 2024.
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