Operation Stonegarden

Overview

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) focuses on enhancing law enforcement preparedness and operational readiness along the land borders of the United States.  OPSG provides funding to designated localities to enhance cooperation and coordination among federal, state, tribal and local law enforcement agencies to secure the United States’ land borders.

Purpose

FY 2008 OPSG provides a flexible framework of funding to support operational efforts along our nation’s land borders.  This funding supports land border jurisdictions in achieving a greater capability to prevent, protect against, and respond to border security issues, encouraging local operational objectives and capabilities to enhance federal and State Homeland Security Strategies, and continuing the distinct capability enhancements required for border security and protection.

Funding

As an element of the FY 2008 State Homeland Security Program, OPSG will provide $60 million to support operational efforts along our nation’s land borders.

Eligibility

United States land borders are defined as those border counties, towns, and cities of southwestern states that border Mexico and those northern states that border Canada, including Alaska.  However, only local units of government at the county or equivalent level of local government may apply for OPSG funds through their State Administrative Agency (SAA). 
The authorized representative of the SAA must apply for FY 2008 OPSG through the Grants.gov system at http://www.grants.gov.

Note:  Not all applicants are guaranteed to receive funding under the FY 2008 OPSG.  OPSG awards will be made on a competitive basis, and DHS will announce final award amounts by state and by local border county.  Each application will be reviewed by a panel of federal representatives.  Funding allocations will be determined by an assessment of risk and the applicant’s Budget Narrative Worksheet and Operations Order addressing the application criteria.

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Additional Information

Last Modified: Sunday, 13-Apr-2008 22:34:47 EDT

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