US Dept of Homeland Security 6/1/2021

26 developments related to controlled equipment expenditures and keep grant recipients up to date on future developments. Grant funds under this program may not be used for the purchase of equipment not approved by DHS/FEMA. The purchase of weapons and weapons accessories, including ammunition, is not allowed with PSGP funds. Grant funds under this program must also comply with IB 426 and may not be used for the purchase of the following equipment: 1) firearms; 2) ammunition; 3) grenade launchers; 4) bayonets; or 5) weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind with weapons installed. f. Reprogramming Award Funds The purpose of the grant award is to implement projects pursuant to the authorities at 46 U.S.C. § 70107. Under extreme circumstances, a recipient may reprogram award funds from one project to another with prior written approval from FEMA, and in a manner consistent with 2 C.F.R. § 200.308. Circumstances include, but are not limited to, an inability to complete the original project, disaster events perpetuating an immediate need to reprioritize funds, and changes in regulatory requirements. A recipient must explain the deviation from the original project, including why it is deviating from or scaling down the original project, and what specific circumstances that occurred after the time of its award that necessitate the reprogramming request, in its reprogramming request. The recipient must also identify how the reprogramming request aligns with PSGP priorities and the recipient's original application. Due to legal limitations, reprogramming requests that would change the scope of the overall project(s) are not permitted. FEMA will also coordinate such reprogramming requests with the USCG COTP, and these requests must be verified and supported by the COTP as essential in addressing Port Area priorities. Please also see Section C.4 of this NOFO regarding cost share requirements, including the implications if the project costs are less than what was applied for. E. Application Review Information 1. Application Evaluation Criteria a. Programmatic Criteria The PSGP uses a risk-based methodology for making funding decisions whereby each Port Area's relative threat, vulnerability, and consequences from acts of terrorism are considered. This approach helps ensure that program funding is directed toward those Port Areas that present the highest risks in support of the Goal of a secure and resilient Nation. Please refer to the Preparedness Grants Manual for further information on the Goal. The PSGP will only fund those eligible projects that close or mitigate maritime security risk vulnerabilities gaps as identified in the applicable AMSP, FSP, VSP, and/or Port-wide Risk Management Plan (PRMP). Projects that enhance business continuity and resumption of trade within a Port Area will also be considered for funding. FY 2021 PSGP applications will be evaluated through a three-part review and selection process that encompasses: 1) an Initial Screening; 2) a Field Review; and 3) a National Review. There are five core PSGP scoring criteria applied in each step of this process: 1) Projects that support development and sustainment of the core capabilities in the Goal. FY 2021 PSGP NOFO Back to the Top