U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
Washington, DC 20528 


Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 Driver's License Security Grant Program 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

1. 
What is the purpose of the FY 2010 Driver’s License Security Grant Program 
(DLSGP)? 
The purpose of the FY 2010 DLSGP is to prevent terrorism, reduce fraud and improve the 
reliability and accuracy of identification documents that state governments issue. DLSGP 
funds are intended to assist states and territories improve the integrity and security of their 
driver’s license and identification card processes, information systems, facilities and 
personnel identity information capabilities. 

2. 
How much funding is available under the FY 2010 DLSGP? 
The total amount of funds to be distributed under the FY 2010 DLSGP is $48 million. 

3. 
What is the priority for the FY 2010 DLSGP? 
The priority of the FY 2010 DLSGP is to continue supporting states and territories in 
improving the integrity and security of state-issued driver’s licenses (DL) and identification 
cards (ID) for security and issuance capabilities. 

4. 
Who was eligible to apply for FY 2010 DLSGP funds? 
Eligible applicants under the FY 2010 DLSGP were state driver’s license agencies (DLA), 
also known as State Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Motor Vehicle 
Administrations (MVA). Other eligible applicants included State Public Safety Agencies or 
Departments with overall responsibility for drivers’ license issuance in the state. These 
agencies could have applied on behalf of the state DMV/MVA. 

5. 
How were the FY 2010 DLSGP awards determined? 
All states and territories that applied for FY 2010 DLSGP will receive a base amount with 
the balance of funds distributed based on the total number of drivers licenses and 
identification cards (DL/IDs) issued in each state. 

6. 
What legislation authorized funding for the FY 2010 DLSGP? 
The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010 (Public Law 111-83) 
provided funding for this program. 

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7. 
Where is the FY 2010 DLSGP Guidance and Application Kit located? 
The FY 2010 DLSGP Guidance and Application Kit is located online at 
http://www.fema.gov/grants as well as on www.grants.gov. 


8. 
What other resources are available to address programmatic, technical, and financial 
questions? 
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For additional program-specific information, please contact the Centralized 
Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) help line at (800) 368-6498 or 
askcsid@dhs.gov. CSID hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. EST, 
Monday through Friday. 

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For financial-related questions, including pre-and post-award administration and 
technical assistance, applicants may contact the FEMA Grant Programs Directorate 
Call Center at (866) 927-5646 or via e-mail to ASK-GMD@dhs.gov. 

9. 
What is the FY 2010 DLSGP period of performance? 
The period of performance of this grant program is 36 months. 

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