Needed From DHS: An Institutional Commitment to Change
Matt Mayer
July 20, 2011
The cities and states seeking grant funds from DHS will be facing an uphill climb for the
foreseeable future. DHS itself could help considerably, though, by clarifying the rules, eliminating
inconsistencies, dropping all pork-barrel considerations, and – most important of all – inviting U.S.
states and cities to become full partners in the decision-making process.
A Three-Question Approach to Grants
Joseph Cahill
July 13, 2011
“Is the Grant a Good Fix?” “What Will It Take to Implement the Grant?” “What Are the Estimated
Continuing Costs of the Project?” Those not-so-easy questions should be asked long before a grant is
requested. The answers may at times be discouraging, but not nearly as discouraging as losing a grant
because the questions were not asked – and answered – in advance, and in considerable detail.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Grants – The Anatomy of Success
Dianne L. Thorpe and Kristen N. Koch
July 13, 2011
Contrary to what some citizens believe, federal preparedness grants are not “free money.” Applying for such grants takes months of advance planning, hard work and close cooperation between and among numerous agencies, and a meticulous attention to detail at all times. Here is a helpful road map that may not guarantee success but will make it much more likely.
Responder Funding: FEMA & Other Federal Preparedness Grants
Cortney Streets
July 13, 2011
Total preparedness is perhaps impossible in the Age of Terrorism – and, it seems, of a major
increase in the number and scope of natural disasters. But at least partial preparedness is not only
feasible but politically and operationally mandatory as well. As always, preparedness starts with
planning – and in the United States, at least, is facilitated and strongly encouraged by financial
grants.
The Future of Grants in Domestic Preparedness Survey
Domestic Preparedness
July 6, 2011
Your Opinion Matters! DomPrep wants to know your opinion on how the future of federal grant funding
will impact program priorities, multi-jurisdictional and multi-disciplinary collaboration efforts, and
the effective administration of grants.
