http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=960&32=8717&7=582477&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fgrants%2F Emergency Management grants and grants news for emergency preparedness, homeland security, crisis assistance, and firefighters. en-us Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:23:34 GMT Emergency Management and Grants Office, LLC 2010-03-11T13:23:34Z en-us http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=565862&44=69718837&32=8717&7=582477&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fgrants%2Fhomeland-security%2FSmart_Grid_Investment_24512.html The overall purpose of the Smart Grid Investment Grant Program (SGIG) is to accelerate the modernization of the nation's electric transmission and distribution systems and promote investments in smart grid technologies, tools, and techniques which increase flexibility, functionality, interoperability, cyber-security, situational awareness, and operational efficiency. This financial assistance is intended to enable measurable improvements that can result from accelerated achievement of a modernized electric transmission and distribution system, including: (1) Reliability of the electric power system; (2) Electric power system costs and peak demand; (3) Consumer electricity costs, bills, and environmental impacts; (4) Clean energy development and greenhouse gas emissions; (5) Economic opportunities for businesses and new jobs for workers. The goals of the SGIG program involve accelerating progress toward a modern grid that provides the following specific characteristics that DOE believes define what a smart grid would accomplish: (1) Enabling informed participation by consumers in retail and wholesale electricity markets; (2) Accommodating all types of central and distributed electric generation and storage options; (3) Enabling new products, services, and markets; (4) Providing for power quality for a range of needs by all types of consumers; (5) Optimizing asset utilization and operating efficiency of the electric power system; (6) Anticipating and responding to system disturbances; (7) Operating resiliently to attacks and natural disasters. Projects that accomplish the purpose and goals of the SGIG will be those that help implement necessary digital upgrades to electric transmission and distribution systems, large and small, and to residential, commercial, industrial, and public buildings, appliances, and equipment that connect with those systems. Such projects will support the two-way flow of both electric power and information between electric power companies and electricity consumers and will include methods and capabilities addressing interoperability, which is the capability of two or more networks, systems, devices, applications, or components to share and readily use information securely and effectively with little or no inconvenience to the user. Easing the integration effort to achieve interoperability is an important enabling aspect of smart grid deployments and SGIG projects are expected to recognize and address this. It is expected that SGIG projects will also enable the entire electricity supply and delivery chain - as a whole or in part - (including power plants, transmission lines, substations, distribution lines, meters, and customer systems) to operate in a more reliable, efficient, secure, and affordable manner through operational improvements in areas such as outage detection, equipment maintenance, and asset deferral and at a higher level of environmental protection through increased capabilities for cost-effectively integrating renewable, energy efficient, and less carbon-intensive technologies. Such projects will also provide an economic stimulus to local areas, states, and regions through investment in electric infrastructure, expansion of economic opportunities for businesses, creation of jobs for American workers, and enhancements of worker skills. The purpose and objectives of this program are very specific in nature. The distinct subject matter of this funding opportunity necessitates a thorough review of the official program guidance referenced at the URL provided in the contact section of this summary. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:23:34 GMT e51de246271fd9fce0b26502e6ef55a0 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 2010-03-11T13:23:34Z http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=565862&44=69718817&32=8717&7=582477&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fgrants%2Fhomeland-security%2FEffectiveness_Evaluation_of_25176.html The purpose of the program is to develop the metrics to evaluate the various components of community mitigation interventions, and to identify sentinel communities where evaluations would take place. This program addresses the "Healthy People 2010" focus area(s) 14. Immunization and Infectious Diseases; and 23. Public Health Infrastructure. Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with one (or more) of the following performance goal(s) for CCID/NCPDCID: (1) People prepared for emerging health threats; and/or (2) People in all communities will be protected from infectious, occupational, environmental, and terrorist threats. The purpose and objectives of this program are very specific in nature. The distinct subject matter of this funding opportunity necessitates a thorough review of the official program guidance referenced at the URL provided in the contact section of this summary. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:23:34 GMT cc19eedb6b1e08d0645c5fc7ebdb6996 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HSS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 2010-03-11T13:23:34Z http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=565862&44=69718857&32=8717&7=582477&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fgrants%2Fhomeland-security%2FBioWatch_Program_Field_23899.html The BioWatch Program is a cornerstone of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) comprehensive strategy for countering biological terrorism. The BioWatch Program is an early warning system that is designed to detect the intentional release of select aerosolized biological agents. The BioWatch Program's mission is to help deploy, sustain, and maintain a national 24/7 operational capability to detect, respond to, mitigate, and recover from a bioterrorist event. Financial assistance support for the program is being renewed and the period of performance extended for an additional two (2) years. DHS will invite eligible applicants and current BioWatch cooperative agreement recipients to apply for continuation funding through this program. The purpose and objectives of this program are very specific in nature. The distinct subject matter of this funding opportunity necessitates a thorough review of the official program guidance referenced at the URL provided in the contact section of this summary. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:23:34 GMT b0e70ba03fa41cd654046835db299cb8 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) 2010-03-11T13:23:34Z http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=565862&44=85335862&32=8717&7=582477&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fgrants%2Fhomeland-security%2FAir_Force_Fiscal_27803.html There are four research topic areas for this program. They are: (1) Novel Components for High Energy Lasers Proposals for this topic should address new, innovative concepts for components in high-energy laser systems, such as mirrors, beam splitters or combiners, and beam shaping and steering devices. Novel possibilities might include, but are not restricted to, reflectors based on density gradients, holographic optical elements, or concepts involving nano-patterned materials or metamaterials. In all cases adequate consideration should be given to the impact of local high-field and high-power effects within such components and structures for the high-energy laser application being addressed; (2) Ultra-Short, Ultra-Intense Pulse Lasers and Laser Effects. Proposals for this topic should address research advances in the generation, propagation, or interactions of ultra-short, ultra-intense laser pulses (extreme light). Femtosecond pulses at the petawatt level (or higher) are of interest, at moderate to high repetition rates. Studies of the interaction of extreme light with gaseous and solid materials are of interest, especially as a source 3 of high quality x-ray, electron, and heavy particle beams. The use of such beams to generate x-rays via inverse Compton Scattering or free electron laser interactions is another topic of interest, as is study of the use of such x-rays for applications in directed energy or other DOD concerns. New theoretical and experimental studies of propagation of extreme light are of interest, including beam trapping effects in the atmosphere; (3) Laser Interactions. Proposals should address fundamental laser interaction physics research, especially the investigation of the contribution of external influences on the removal of material during laser irradiation. The phenomenology of material removal in a benign environment is well known for a large variety of target materials (metals, composites, plastics, polymers, energetic materials, etc). Understanding the physics of external influences on the material removal process will significantly enhance the ability to perform analysis. This task is to develop a physics model of the influence of external stimulus on the laser/material interaction. The specific external influences to be investigated are: (a) air flow; and (b) oxidation and char physics. In the case of air flow, technical issues include: (a) Effect of air flow velocity, pressure, and temperature on the melt removal process; (b) Effect of melt removal on the coupling of laser energy to the material; (c) Effect of air flow on exothermic reactions. In the case of oxidation and char physics, technical issues include: (a) Identifying and testing potential measurement techniques that would determine change in material properties; (b) Analyzing these techniques to develop first order accuracy estimates; (c) Developing an oxidation and/or char model as a function of material phase, temperature, irradiance level, and target roll rate; (d) Developing a functional relationship between material emissivity and oxidation and/or char rate; (4) Materials, Devices, and Techniques for High Average Power Solid-State Lasers Proposals should address exploration of innovations in devices, materials, and techniques for solid-state lasers, including bulk and fiber lasers and combinations and arrays of them. For bulk solid-state lasers areas of interest include, but are not restricted to, new techniques for making low-loss ceramic host materials with spatially varying index and dopant concentrations, including advantageous non-isotropic host materials. Techniques for producing less heat and for better heat removal are of interest, as are better pumping techniques and achieving higher overall efficiency. For fiber lasers, proposals should address increasing the power of individual fibers and fiber combinations. Suggested subjects include, but are not restricted to, novel waveguide structures or materials to reduce nonlinear effects, devices or techniques to yield increased pump brightness, and robust and compact devices for active or passive coherent or incoherent beam combining. Since scaling capability is a priority interest, issues such as inevitable nonlinear and thermal issues, as well as issues arising from particular features of the design or method, must be addressed. Of particular interest for high average power solid-state lasers are devices which have the potential for multiple applications and which emphasize energy and cost efficiency, and mechanical, thermal, and optical robustness. The distinct subject matter of this funding opportunity necessitates a thorough review of the official program guidance referenced at the URL provided in the contact section of this summary. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:23:33 GMT 467a5ff7d88be8d710bc1f163da41b1c U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), The Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) 2010-03-11T13:23:33Z http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=565862&44=69718797&32=8717&7=582477&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fgrants%2Fhomeland-security%2FCalifornia_Integrated_Waste_23157.html The Integrated Waste Management Board provides grants and loans to help California cities, counties, businesses, and organizations meet the State's waste reduction, reuse, and recycling goals. Through its grants and loans, the Board promotes the use of new and innovative technologies for the practice of diverting California's resources away from landfills. It also provides funds to clean up solid waste disposal sites and co-disposal sites (those accepting both hazardous waste and substances as well as nonhazardous waste) when the responsible party cannot be identified or is unable or unwilling to pay for a timely remediation and where cleanup is needed to protect public health and safety or the environment. Grant categories include: (1) Research, Testing and Demonstration Grants: projects to develop collection technologies and uses for recycled or used oil; (2) Household Hazardous Waste Grants: for programs related to the collection and management of HHW, such as the following: (a) collection programs; (b) educational programs; (c) load-checking programs; or (d) programs emphasizing waste reduction, source reduction, reuse, or recycling of HHW; (3) Farm and Ranch Cleanup Grants: funding to cities, counties, Resource Conservation Districts, and Native American tribes for the cleanup of illegal solid waste sites on farm or ranch property; (4) Landfill Closure Loans: zero interest loans to operators of unlined, older-technology landfills who are interested in early closure of their facilities; (5) Local Enforcement Agency Grants: based on population and solid waste facilities, grants to Local Enforcement Agencies to assist in their solid waste facilities permit and inspection program; (6) Recycling Market Development Zone (RMDZ) Loans: direct loans to businesses that use post-consumer or secondary waste materials to manufacture new products, or that undertake projects to reduce the waste resulting from the manufacture of a product; (7) Reuse Assistance Grants: incentives for local public agencies to promote and apply the concept of reuse to their business communities; (8) Solid Waste Disposal and Site Cleanup Grants: Local governments can apply for funds to finance a wide range of remediation projects, including cleanup or emergency actions, or loans or matching funds to assist in remediation of environmental problems at landfills; (9) Sustainable Building Grants: local government funding for projects that advance the use of green building design and construction practices in California; (10) Tire Recycling, Cleanup, and Enforcement Grants: grants to local governments for the purpose of diverting tires from landfill disposal by promoting markets of recycled-content products, as well as for enforcement and cleanup; (11) Used Oil Grants: different grant programs for assisting with activities that encourage appropriate disposal and recycling of used oil. The California Integrated Waste Management Board is one of six agencies under the umbrella of the California Environmental Protection Agency (Cal/EPA). Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:23:33 GMT 6a69849657c173e15e632475b2ad6b1f California Integrated Waste Management Board 2010-03-11T13:23:33Z http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=565862&44=87105167&32=8717&7=582477&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fgrants%2Fhomeland-security%2FTransformative_Apps_27943.html The goal of the Transformative Apps program is to place the right mobile software applications ("apps") into the hands of warfighters as the apps are needed. As a result of this program, a diverse array of apps of national security relevance will be realized using an innovative new development and acquisition process. A military apps marketplace will be created to enable rapid innovation to meet user needs based on a direct collaboration between a vibrant and highly competitive development community and involved communities of end-users. The program will address all the challenges - technical, business, and operational - faced to make the new capabilities available for use in the field. The end objective is to transition the resulting systems to the end users in the Services, and to foster a new model for rapidly and effectively acquiring, introducing, maintaining, and enhancing software. DARPA seeks proposals for new and innovative technologies in the following Areas of Interest.The distinct subject matter of this funding opportunity necessitates a thorough review of the official program guidance referenced at the URL provided in the contact section of this summary. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:23:32 GMT 13500464670ca21ac29a8e0e87f4e3e4 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) 2010-03-11T13:23:32Z http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=565862&44=81218852&32=8717&7=582477&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fgrants%2Fhomeland-security%2FAdaptive_Adversary_Modeling_27472.html Pursuant to its mission to "support basic and applied homeland security research to promote revolutionary changes in technologies; advance the development, testing and evaluation, and deployment of critical homeland security technologies; and accelerate the prototyping and deployment of technologies that would address homeland security vulnerabilities," the Chemical and Biological Division (CBD) seeks technologies to prevent and defend against a chemical and biological attack. In addition, the division is charged with pursuing research to improve response and restoration, conduct threat-informed risk assessments and invest in bioforensics research and development. The focus of this BAA is in the area of risk assessments. The goal of this research project is to build new or apply existing risk analysis applications to terrorism risk that are appropriate for modeling the actions of an intelligent, reactive, adaptive adversary in the conduct of an attack against the U.S. employing WMD. Proposals that build on current or previous work are encouraged. The purpose and objectives of this program are very specific in nature. The distinct subject matter of this funding opportunity necessitates a thorough review of the official program guidance referenced at the URL provided in the contact section of this summary. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:23:32 GMT b4d87afa848bb2a1849229fc7de2c8cf U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science & Technology (S&T) Directorate, Chemical and Biological Division (CBD 2010-03-11T13:23:32Z http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=565862&44=84690572&32=8717&7=582477&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fgrants%2Fhomeland-security%2FElectronic_Crime_and_27730.html NIJ is seeking applications for funding to develop emerging electronic crime and digital evidence recovery technology solutions for law enforcement agencies. NIJ is seeking applications for funding research and development of electronic crime and digital evidence recovery tools and technologies to address the following specific need(s) of State and local criminal justice agencies: (1) Faster and more efficient data acquisition technology- Solutions to increase digital evidence acquisition speeds and initiate data analysis functions in conjunction with the acquisition process to further improve the performance and efficiency of State and local law enforcement digital evidence examination units. (2) Cell phone forensic acquisition and analysis tools and technologies- Solutions to expand the number of cell phone models from which law enforcement can acquire full physical data image files for examination and analysis. (3) Forensic and investigative tools and technologies to investigate criminal use of Internet anonymizers- Solutions to identify perpetrators using Internet anonymizers to hide their identities while conducting criminal activity. (4) Damaged hard drive recovery and forensic examination tools- Solutions that enable data recovery from damaged hard drives in a cost effective manner and which protect the chain of custody. (5) Macintosh forensic tools- Solutions that enable the same level of forensic examination from both Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems workstation environments. The distinct subject matter of this funding opportunity necessitates a thorough review of the official program guidance referenced at the URL provided in the contact section of this summary. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:23:32 GMT 0ff880239ebc6c7bb1a287880c048162 National Institute of Justice, United States Department of Justice 2010-03-11T13:23:32Z http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=565862&44=87331732&32=8717&7=582477&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fgrants%2Fhomeland-security%2FRisk_Economics_and_27972.html Through this program, DHS requests applications for possible partner institutions to be part of the Risk, Economic and Operations Research COE. As appropriate to meet its needs, DHS may add partner institutions to this COE consortium, provided these partners' proposals successfully passed a technical merit review. This program will support DHS policy directives to apply a risk-focused framework across all homeland security efforts. DHS seeks to develop a Center that will promote rigorous, innovative and path-breaking research in how the risks and consequences of terrorism and other low-probability events are evaluated and countered. DHS expects this COE and its partners not only to break new ground but also to creatively adapt existing approaches to resolve problems estimating or predicting the risk of terrorist attacks and other adverse events related to DHS's mission. Tools and methods proposed under this funding opportunity should be rooted in valid scientific research and theory and must improve DHS's ability to forecast terrorist reactions and responses to alternative mitigation measures. Knowledge generated by research under this effort must be amenable to integration into operations research, economics, and other social science and behavioral models and tools. Methods developed must be sufficiently user-friendly to stimulate adoption by analysts responsible for performing cost/benefit and risk of mitigation alternatives analysis.The distinct subject matter of this funding opportunity necessitates a thorough review of the official program guidance referenced at the URL provided in the contact section of this summary. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:23:32 GMT 826757a268d7233cb4557e5e7328f022 U.S Department of Homeland Security 2010-03-11T13:23:32Z http://www.emergencymgmt.com/r?19=961&43=565862&44=87105157&32=8717&7=582477&40=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.emergencymgmt.com%2Fgrants%2Fhomeland-security%2FInformation_and_Geospatial_27939.html NIJ seeks qualified applicants to establish an Information and Geospatial Technologies Center of Excellence ("the Center") within the NLECTC System to support the NIJ research, development, testing, and evaluation (RDT&E) process in its specific technology areas. The Center will support the NIJ RDT&E process by providing scientific and technical support to NIJ's research and development efforts; supporting the demonstration, transfer, and adoption of appropriate technology into practice by law enforcement and corrections agencies, courts, and public crime laboratories; assisting in the development and dissemination of technology guidelines and standards; and providing technology assistance, information, and support to law enforcement and other appropriate criminal justice agencies. The Center will be established through a cooperative agreement. The distinct subject matter of this funding opportunity necessitates a thorough review of the official program guidance referenced at the URL provided in the contact section of this summary. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:23:31 GMT fdfdc9435b9a159ece8f01bbb6a2cbd8 National Institute of Justice, United States Department of Justice 2010-03-11T13:23:31Z