Grant funds are available for pre- and post-emergency or disaster related projects. These funds support critical recovery initiatives, innovative research, and other programs. Grants are the principal funding mechanism the Federal Emergency Management Agency uses to commit and award federal funding to eligible state, local, tribal, territorial, certain private non-profits, individuals and institutions of higher learning.
Authorized Equipment List
The FEMA Authorized Equipment List is a list of approved equipment types allowed under FEMA’s preparedness grant programs. The intended audience of this tool is emergency managers, first responders, and other homeland security professionals. The list consists of 21 equipment categories divided into categories, sub-categories and then individual equipment items.
Simple Tracking System
There are two AEL categories that include Software as a Service (SaaS) items, which covers technology like Simple Tracking System.
04AP-02-OAPT-System, Operations Area Personnel Tracking and Accountability
Description: Personnel tracking and accountability systems for use in an operations area, including both administrative tracking systems and precision locating and tracking systems. This functionality may also be obtainable via subscription as a cloud-based service, as opposed to purchasing software. However, special security considerations apply for data stored remotely. See 04AP-11-SAAS for further information.
FEMA Related Grant Programs:
- Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG),Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
- Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP)
- Operation Stonegarden (OPSG)
- Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)
- State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
- Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP)
- Urban Areas Security Initiative Program (UASI)
04AP-11-SAAS-Applications, Software as a Service
Description: Sometimes referred to as “on-demand software”, SAAS applications run on the provider’s servers, delivering functionality via the internet to any device having connectivity and the required browser or interface. Access to the application is obtained via a service subscription rather than outright purchase, with all updates and configuration requirements handled by the service provider. Some example SAAS applications include equipment tracking and maintenance, intra-application communication among client devices, and specialized software such as plume modeling. Note that purchasers of SAAS should consider the security aspects of the planned usage, particularly availability and the protection of sensitive information stored remotely. Internet connectivity is required to utilize SAAS applications unless specific failover measures such as a “hybrid cloud” are available. In addition, data is stored remotely on vendor equipment. Use of SAAS for mission critical applications should be thoroughly vetted before implementation.
FEMA Related Grant Programs:
- Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG)
- Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP)
- Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)
- State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
- Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP)
- Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
- Urban Areas Security Initiative Program (UASI)
- Amtrak – (IPR – Amtrak)
- Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
Download one-pager highlighted potential grant opportunities for STS.