1. Mississippi Office of Homeland Security
Grant Process
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2. State Homeland Security Grant
Origination of the Grant
Purpose of the Grant
Stats $3.9 million
Search and Rescue Team, LE Team, MSAIC, Bomb Teams, Citizen Corp
Remaining funds provided to 70 applicants
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3. State Homeland Security Grant Program Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) State Preparedness Report (SPR) National Incident Management System (NIMS)
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4. Grant Application Process
Top Threats (3) One Paragraph
Top Hazards (3) One Paragraph
Describe the capability gap which inhibits your Jurisdiction’s ability to respond to your threats and hazards ( 1-3 Paragraphs)
Provide a Detailed Budget Worksheet with Total Amount Requested
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5. Grant Application Process
Please provide a point of contact with a complete mailing address.
Please be specific on item(s) requested and the Total Amount Requested.
Applications must be postmarked by the date on the Deadline line.
Electronic Applications are not Accepted.
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6. Grant Application Process
Application received
Application processed
Application goes to Peer Review
The Peer Review Panel consists of Fire Chiefs, Police Chiefs, Sheriffs, and EMA Directors from all over the State of Mississippi
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7. Grant Application Process
Scored by Peer Review Panel
Proceeds to the Executive Committee for final review and funding
Notices mailed to all that applied
This is all completed within 45 days of the Closing date of the Funding Opportunity Announcement
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8. Awarding of the Grant Awards Letter Cooperative Agreement
Budget Narrative
SGA Form
Equipment Budget Detail Worksheet
Audit & Implementation Schedule
Deadline: December 15th
Notification
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9. Request For Reimbursement
Agency Letterhead
Reimbursement Form
Invoice(s)
Copy of the cancelled check(s)
Quarterly & Progress Reports
Equipment Inventory Form
Photos
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10. Auditing Random audits may be conducted
30 day notification will be sent prior to an audit
Opening and closing conference regarding the audit
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11. Summary Identify your threat and need relating to the threat
Be specific on the items you want to purchase
Submit completed Grant package by deadline
If selected, attend the Grant meeting to receive training on the next steps
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12. Summary
Ensure your request is purchased in a timely manner and all paperwork is complete and submitted
Maintain all required documentation
Ensure the POC for the Grant is kept current for questions and to set up an audit visit
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13. Summary – Communication is Key
Please contact our office if you have questions on:
How to submit for the grant or how to submit receipts and be reimbursed
How to request an extension
What paperwork to submit
Significant dates/deadlines during the process
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14. Lindsey Todd, Auditor/Inventory Ronnie Turan, Auditor/Inventory
Contact Information
Marsha Manuel, Grants Director Grants Administration Rachel Day-Sullivan, Grants Kayla Stewart, Grants – THIRA/SPR Coordinator
Lindsey Todd, Auditor/Inventory
Ronnie Turan, Auditor/Inventory
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15. Questions
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