Department of Homeland Security 

Washington, D.C. 20528 

Fiscal Year 2008 
Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program 
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 


What is the purpose of the FY 2008 EOC Grant Program? 

The FY 2008 EOC Grant Program is intended to improve emergency management and 
preparedness capabilities by supporting flexible, sustainable, secure, and interoperable EOCs 
with a focus on addressing identified deficiencies and needs. Fully capable emergency 
operations facilities at the State, local, and tribal levels are an essential element of a 
comprehensive national emergency management system and are necessary to ensure continuity 
of operations and continuity of government in major disasters caused by any hazard. 

What is the FY 2008 EOC Grant Program period of performance? 

The FY 2008 EOC period of performance is 36 months. 

Who is eligible to apply for funding? 

The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only eligible entity able to apply for the available 
funding on behalf of qualified State, local, and tribal EOCs. 

How much funding is available? 

For the FY 2008 EOC Grant Program, $14,572,500 is available for EOC construction and 
renovation. 

Can a State, local, or tribal EOC request funding for both a construction and renovation 
project? 

Each State, local, or tribal EOC may request funding for only one construction or renovation 
project. 

How much funding may State, local, or tribal EOCs request for FY 2008? 

EOCs may request up to $1,000,000 for construction projects or up to $250,000 for renovation 
projects through the FY 2008 EOC Grant Program. Construction and renovation projects 
selected for funding will receive the full amount requested. 

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What is considered construction and what is considered renovation? 

For the FY 2008 EOC Grant Program, “construction” is defined as changing the footprint of a 
facility, while “renovation” is considered any internal improvement only to an existing center. 

When are FY 2008 EOC Grant Program applications due? 

The FY 2008 EOC Grant Program applications are due on July 28, 2008. 

What is the match requirement for the FY 2008 EOC Grant Program? 

There is a Federal match requirement of 75 percent and a 25 percent grantee cost share cash- or 
in-kind match. 

Are management and administrative costs an allowable expense under the FY 2008 EOC 
program? 

Management and administrative costs are allowable under the FY 2008 EOC Grant Program. A 
maximum of up to one percent (1%) of FY 2008 EOC Grant Program funds awarded may be 
retained by the State for management and administrative purposes associated with the award. 
Subgrantees may also use a maximum of up to one percent (1%) of the FY 2008 EOC Grant 
Program funds for management and administrative purposes associated with the award.