FY2012 NSGP APPLICATION WORKSHOP Cheryl Murray & Alison Belcher Mayor’s Office of Public Safety & Homeland Security

Funds are intended to support target hardening activities for nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack. NSGP 101

 FUNDS: How much?  Max of $74,250  $75,000 minus SAA’s M&A (1%)  NO LOCAL MATCH REQUIREMENT

NSGP 101  TARGET HARDENING ACTIVITIES  Improvements designed to deter or delay an attack. Examples include: Lighting Security cameras Fencing Bollards X-ray machines

NSGP 101  HIGH RISK OF TERRORISM  Prior threats or attacks against the organization or closely related organizations by a terrorist network, organization or cell  Symbolic value of the site as a highly recognized institution that renders it a possible target of terrorism  Role of the organization in response or recovery from terrorist attacks  Findings from prior risk assessments (threat, vulnerability) [Note: current and site specific is better!]

NSGP 101  ELIGIBILITY  501(c)3  At high-risk of terrorist attack  Located within the five-county Houston Urban Area Harris County Fort Bend County Montgomery County Brazoria County Galveston County  NIMS adoption & implementation

NSGP 101 YearAmountAppsFundedHouston FY2008$15 mil FY2009$15 mil FY2010$19 mil FY2011$19 mil FY2012$10 milTBD≈150TBD  IT’S A VERY COMPETITIVE PROGRAM!

NSGP 101  APPLICATION & REVIEW PROCESS Nonprofit Develop Application Submit to Urban Area by 10:59 pm Wednesday April 4, Urban Area Receive all applications Review and score proposals based on DHS Scoring Worksheet SAA Rank order all applications based on DHS criteria (Need, Impact) Submit to DHS on or before May 4, 2012 DHS Review highest ranked $15 million in applications Announce awards (August-Sept 2012)

1. Management & Administration 2. Equipment 3. Training NSGP ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES

 MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION  SAA will take 1% (up to $750)  Nonprofit may use up to 5% of the balance  Allowable M&A activities Staff or consultants to help manage the award Compliance-related activities Travel expenses associated with managing the grant Meeting expenses associated with managing the grant

NSGP ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES  EQUIPMENT  Only two categories of allowable equipment: Physical Security Enhancement Equipment Inspection & Screening Systems  Access the Authorized Equipment List at:

NSGP ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES  Physical Security Enhancement Equipment (Examples)  Explosion Protection Equipment Blast-Resistant Trash Receptacles Blast/Shock/Impact Resistant Building Systems  Surveillance, Warning, Access/Intrusion Control Alarm Systems & Sensors Impact Resistant Doors & Gates Fixed Area Lighting Inspection & Screening Systems Physical Access Control Systems Video Assessment Security Systems

NSGP ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES  Inspection & Screening Systems(Examples)  Inspection Systems Mobile Search & Inspection X-Ray Systems  Screening Systems Personnel/Package Screening Systems

NSGP ALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES  TRAINING  Only courses in the US are allowable. Examples: Protecting critical infrastructure, cyber security, target hardening, terrorism awareness/employee preparedness It MUST address a specific threat and/or vulnerability  Allowable training costs include: Attendance fees Materials, supplies, equipment

NSGP UNALLOWABLE ACTIVITIES  YOU CAN’T USE GRANT FUNDS FOR:  Hiring public safety personnel  Construction  Overtime and/or backfill  Developing a security assessment  Paying someone to write your application  General operating expenses  Proof-of-concept initiatives, or assessments of technology that is under development

 Federal funding  Administration (EHP, documentation)  Short performance period (≈18 months) NSGP SOME CONSIDERATIONS

 FY 2012 NSGP Investment Justification  Use the provided Excel form only.  Incomplete submissions will not be given opportunity to provide additional responses. NSGP APPLICATION TEMPLATE

I. APPLICANT INFORMATION  Legal Name of Organization  Physical Address (with City and County)  Year Facility was Constructed  Organization Type  501(c)3 Number  DUNS (Dun & Bradstreet) Number (NOT OPTIONAL!)  FY2012 Urban Area: >>Houston  FY2012 Federal Funding Requested  FY2012 Total Project Cost  Current Contracts with DHS? (NOT including NSGP)  Investment Phase: New or Ongoing?

NSGP APPLICATION TEMPLATE II. BACKGROUND (Describe your organization)  Membership and Community Served  Integration with broader state & local preparedness efforts (e.g., CERT, Citizen Corps, etc.)  Symbolic value of your site as a highly recognized national or historical institution that renders the site a potential target of terrorism  Any role in responding to or recovering from terrorist attacks Score: provided all, some or none of the information.

NSGP APPLICATION TEMPLATE III. RISK  THREAT Identify and substantiate prior threats and attacks against your organization or closely- related organizations BY A TERRORIST ORGANIZATION, NETWORK OR CELL. Reference prior risk assessments, police findings and/or insurance claims. Score: How well did the applicant address findings from prior risk assessments, police reports, and/or insurance claims? (not at all, poorly, partially, adequately, or thoroughly)

NSGP APPLICATION TEMPLATE III. RISK, cont’d  VULNERABILITIES Identify and describe the specific vulnerabilities that make you susceptible to destruction, incapacitation or exploitation by a terrorist attack. Score: How well did the applicant address the organization's susceptibility to destruction, incapacitation, or exploitation by a terrorist attack? (not at all, poorly, partially, adequately, or thoroughly)

NSGP APPLICATION TEMPLATE III. RISK, cont’d  CONSEQUENCES Discuss potential negative effects on the organization's asset, system, and/or network if damaged, destroyed, or disrupted. Score: How well did the applicant address potential negative effects on the organization’s asset system and/or network if damaged, destroyed, or disrupted by a terrorist attack? (not at all, poorly, partially, adequately, or thoroughly)

NSGP APPLICATION TEMPLATE IV. TARGET HARDENING  Describe what you propose to do. Score: Did the applicant describe how the proposed activity will mitigate identified risk(s)? (not at all, poorly, partially, adequately, or thoroughly) Score: Did the proposed activity focus on prevention of and/or protection against the risk of a terrorist attack? (not at all, poorly, partially, adequately, or thoroughly)

NSGP APPLICATION TEMPLATE V. MILESTONES  Name the milestone: then explain briefly the key activities that will occur  Provide a start and completion date Score: Did the applicant provide specific milestones that present a clear sequence of events (yes, no) Score: How well do the milestones present a clear sequence of events, build on one another, and allow the applicant to reach intended objectives during the performance period? (not at all, poorly, partially, adequately, or thoroughly) Score: How well did the applicant describe the milestones and key activities… (not at all, poorly, partially, adequately, or thoroughly)

NSGP APPLICATION TEMPLATE VI. PROJECT MANAGEMENT  Describe how this project will be managed Who will manage the project? (define the management team, include roles/responsibilities, governance structure, subject matter experts, etc.) Potential challenges Coordination with state and local HS partners Score: Did the applicant describe at a high level roles and responsibilities of the management team, governance structure, and subject matter expertise (yes, no) Score: How well does the applicant justify the effectiveness of the management team…to support implementation (not at all, poorly, partially, adequately, or thoroughly)

NSGP APPLICATION TEMPLATE VII. IMPACT  Outputs and Outcomes…AND explain how these will mitigate the risks you identified under the Background & Risk sections!  Which specific NPG core capabilities does this investment work to achieve? Access Control & Identity Verification CyberSecurity Long-term Vulnerability Reduction Physical Protective Measures  Explain if this investment supports building the capability or sustaining the capability..AND HOW! Score: (How well) did the applicant describe how their outcomes will mitigate risks outlined in Background and Risk sections, and build or support the identified NPG capabilities? (not at all, poorly, partially, adequately, or thoroughly)

NSGP APPLICATION TEMPLATE BONUS: FUNDING HISTORY  Have you received NSGP before? (yes/no)  What years? (list all)  Funding Amount  Investment type  Additional information: Use this space to explain, for example, why you need additional funding if you’ve received a grant in the past, to explain what an effective recipient you were (e.g., spent all the money in the prescribed period, etc.). Score: One bonus point if not previously funded.

 Submit Excel worksheet FY2012 NSGP TX_Houston_NonprofitName  to:  Don’t forget the attachment!  Watch for an confirming receipt NSGP SUBMISSION PROCESS

 Wednesday, April 4, 2012  BEFORE 10:59 pm  Note that neither local staff nor the SAA can extend or waive this deadline. NSGP DEADLINE

 Alison Belcher    Bryan Hatfield   FOR MORE INFORMATION