Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP) Continuing Training Grants (CTG) Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE)
ID: 355257Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)

Award Range

$2M - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355257
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through FEMA, is offering a grant opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP) Continuing Training Grants (CTG) Alliance for System Safety of UAS through Research Excellence (ASSURE)." This program aims to provide $1.8 million in funding specifically to Mississippi State University, the Federal Aviation Administration's Air Transportation Center of Excellence for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, to develop and deliver training solutions that enhance emergency management capabilities utilizing Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The training is critical for state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to effectively use UAS in various emergency management operations, including damage assessments and search and rescue missions. Interested applicants must submit their proposals via FEMA’s grants portal by August 3, 2024, with the performance period commencing on September 1, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the FEMA GO Help Desk at 1-877-585-3242 or via email at femago@fema.dhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    femago@fema.dhs.gov
    Files
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    The FY 2024 ASSURE Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide $1.8 million in funding for the Alliance for System Safety of Unmanned Aircraft Systems through Research Excellence (ASSURE). The funding aims to develop and deliver training solutions that enhance emergency management capabilities using Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS). The program is designed for eligible applicants, specifically Mississippi State University, which will target state, local, tribal, and territorial partners. Key elements include the provision for a single award with a maximum amount of $1.8 million, a performance period of 36 months starting from September 1, 2024. The application process requires organizations to obtain a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), register in the System for Award Management (SAM), and submit proposals via FEMA’s grants portal by August 3, 2024. The NOFO emphasizes alignment with FEMA’s strategic priorities, promoting equity, climate resilience, and national preparedness. It outlines evaluation criteria based on technical merit, budget appropriateness, and organizational capability. The guidelines also include requirements for reporting, compliance with federal laws, and adherence to civil rights protections. Overall, the ASSURE program aims to strengthen the nation's preparedness through comprehensive UAS training that addresses various operational needs in emergency management.
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