Driver's License Security Grant Program

 

This program provides funding to prevent terrorism, reduce fraud and improve the reliability and accuracy of personal identification documents that states and territories issue. The program is intended to address a key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission to improve the integrity and security of State-issued drivers licenses (DL) and identification cards (IC).

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
97.089
Federal Agency/Office
Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2020 See implementation of the Real ID Act at https://www.dhs.gov/real-id
Fiscal Year 2022 This program provided funding to prevent terrorism, reduce fraud and improve the reliability and accuracy of personal identification documents that states and territories issue. The program is intended to address a key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission to improve the integrity and security of State-issued driver’s licenses (DL) and identification cards (IC).
Authorization
Public Law -
The Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011, Public Law 112-10
Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 , Public Law 110-53
There are no current authorizations or appropriations available for this program. However, for older awards, refer to applicable program guidance.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
The issuing authority for motor vehicle licenses in each State or territory, as identified by the DHS, is the only agency eligible to apply for the Driver's License Security Grant Program.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Restricted to State Driver's License Agencies (DLA), also known as State Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Motor Vehicle Administrations (MVA) that are responsible for issuing driver's licenses. Other eligible applicants include State Public Safety Agencies or Departments, which may apply on behalf of the State DMV/MVA. Funds may be used in accordance with uses defined in the program guidance document/application kit. Allowable funding categories include: management and administration, planning, equipment, and maintenance and sustainment.
Credentials/Documentation
Refer to the program guidance.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. For existing awards, refer to the applicable program guidance document. If there is a new appropriation for this program, then 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
Award Procedure
There are no current award procedures for this program as there is no funding available for award.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Not applicable.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
None.
How are proposals selected?
There are no current application procedures for this program as there is no funding available for award.
How may assistance be used?
Restricted to State Driver’s License Agencies (DLA), also known as State Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Motor Vehicle Administrations (MVA) that are responsible for issuing driver's licenses. Other eligible applicants include State Public Safety Agencies or Departments, which may apply on behalf of the State DMV/MVA. Funds may be used in accordance with uses defined in the program guidance document/application kit. Allowable funding categories include: management and administration, planning, equipment, and maintenance and sustainment.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Refer to program guidance.
Auditing
Refer to the program guidance document. In addition, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, applies to existing awards for this program for recipients' fiscal years that began on or after December 26, 2014. If new funding is provided for this program, all of 2 C.F.R. Part 200 will apply to this program.
Records
Refer to the program guidance document.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
For existing awards, refer to the applicable program guidance document. If there is a new appropriation for this program, then 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Payment based on Project need.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency
500 C Street, SW

Washington, DC 20472
Washington, DC 20472-3615 US
askscid@dhs.gov
Phone: (1-800) 368-6498
Website Address
http://www.fema.gov/grants
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0560-0-1-999
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $0.00; FY 24 est $0.00; FY 21$0.00; FY 20$0.00; FY 19$0.00; FY 18$0.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Refer to applicable program guidance.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
In addition, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, applies to existing awards for this program for recipients' fiscal years that began on or after December 26, 2014. If new funding is provided for this program, all of 2 C.F.R. Part 200 will apply to this program.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2020 Activities related to reducing the issuance and use of fraudulent driver’s licenses and identification cards. Activities related to reducing the costs of program implementation for individuals, States, and the Federal Government.

 



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