Infrastructure Protection Program (IPP)

The DHS Infrastructure Protection Program (IPP) is designed to strengthen the Nation’s ability to protect critical infrastructure facilities and systems. IPP is comprised of five separate grant programs:

Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)

  • Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)
  • Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP)
  • Trucking Security Program (TSP)
  • Buffer Zone Protection Program (BZPP)

Funding under these grant programs will total roughly $445 million for State, local and private industry infrastructure protection initiatives. Together, these grants fund a range of preparedness activities, including strengthening infrastructure against explosive attacks, preparedness, planning, equipment purchase, training, exercises, and security management and administration costs. IPP programs support objectives outlined in the interim National Preparedness Goal and related national preparedness doctrine, such as the National Incident Management System, the National Response Plan, and the National Infrastructure Protection Plan.

Learn more about the Federal Infrastructure Protection Program (IPP).

Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (IECGP)

Overview:  The Interoperable Emergency Communications grant program (IECGP) provides funding to improve interoperable emergency communications capabilities and supports the implementation of the Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP). Grant funds will help ensure that the goals and initiatives of the SCIP are carried out and that the SCIP is aligned with the goals of the National Emergency Communications Plan (NECP).

Amount:  $996,731 for Washington State

Performance Period:  24 months

Application Deadline to WA State EMD: July 10, 2008, 5:00 p.m.

Timeline:

June 27th  –         Grant announcement released statewide

July 10th  –          Applications due to WA EMD by 5:00 p.m.

July 14th to July 16th  –  SIEC members review and prioritize applications

July 16th  –         Applications returned to EMD for final review by 5:00 p.m.

July 21st  –          Applications submitted by EMD to FEMA/DHS

Application Submittal: Please submit your application via e-mail to Don MacSparran at Washington State Emergency Management Division at d.macsparran@emd.wa.gov by 5:00 p.m. July 10, 2008

Need Help: Jennifer Schaal is the Program Manager for this grant 253-512-7465 or j.schaal@emd.wa.gov. For general questions regarding how your proposal may fit into the SCIP, please contact SIEC Project Manager Alan Komenski at alan.komenski@wsp.wa.gov or 425-378.2201. If you would like help completing your application as it relates to training and/or exercise resources, please contact Lit Dudley, EMD, Exercise and Training Section, 253-512-7440, l.dudley@emd.wa.gov.

Additional Information: Program Guidance and Application Kit and FY 2008 IECGP Application Template