Securing the Cities Program

 

The DHS Secretary established the STC Program, managed through the Assistant Secretary for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, to enhance the ability of the United States to detect and prevent terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials that pose risk to homeland security in high-risk urban areas. Support to recipients includes assistance in developing and integrating local or regional programs into a national detection structure, guiding the development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) and standard operating procedures, providing radiological/nuclear (R/N) detection equipment, and providing training and exercise products to ensure detection is integrated into day-to-day activities and that partners are proficient in the detection mission area. The STC Goal and Objectives are: Goal - Develop/enhance sustainable radiological/nuclear (R/N) detection capabilities among regional operational partners Objectives - a) Assist state, local, tribal and territorial governments in developing R/N detection and reporting capability; b) Establish information connectivity to support radiological/nuclear alarm adjudication; c) Establish administrative infrastructure to support a R/N detection program; d) Establish coordination mechanisms between operational partners for steady state operations, enhanced steady state operations and search operations. * DHS CWMD worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Energy to create the Domestic Detection CONOPS to facilitate an effective "whole of government" response among mission partners to detect and communicate about potential or actual threats involving R/N materials within the United States. DHS will provide the Domestic Detection CONOPS to grant recipients as a basis for planning their regional CONOPS.

Active 97.106 Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, Department of Homeland Security B - Project Grants; I - Use of Property, Facilities, and Equipment; L - Dissemination of Technical Information Fiscal Year 2016 • Continue Phase III (non-STC funded) activities in NYC/Newark. • Begin Phase II activities in Los Angeles/Long Beach STC implementation site. • Continue Phase I activities in the National Capital Region STC implementation site. • Continue Phase I activities in the Houston STC implementation site. • Initiate Phase I activities in the Chicago STC implementation site. • Continued Phase III (non-STC funded) activities in New York City (NYC)/Newark. • Began Phase II activities in Los Angeles/Long Beach STC implementation site. • Continued Phase I activities in the National Capital Region STC implementation site. • Initiated Phase I activities in the Houston STC implementation site. • Awarded initial funding to the Chicago STC implementation site.
Fiscal Year 2017 • STC did not issue FY17 funding during FY17, instead a 1-year no cost extension was issued to NCR, Houston and Chicago. • Continued Phase III (non-STC funded) activities in NYC/Newark. • Completed Phase II activities in Los Angeles/Long Beach STC implementation site. • Completed Phase I activities in the National Capital Region STC implementation site. • Continued Phase I activities in the Houston STC implementation site. • Initiated Phase I activities in the Chicago STC Implementation site.
Fiscal Year 2018 • Issued awards to Houston and Chicago • Issued awards to STC Regions * Continue Phase III (non-STC funded) activities in NYC/Newark. • Continue Phase III (non-STC funded) activities in Los Angeles/Long beach STC implementation site. • Begin Phase III activities in the National Capital Region STC implementation site. • Complete Phase I activities in the Houston STC implementation site. • Continue Phase I activities in the Chicago STC implementation site.
Fiscal Year 2019 • The STC program came out of an operational pause to restructure the program. The restructure included adding a sustainment phase (Phase IV) to the program.
Fiscal Year 2020 Continue Phase III (Previous years' STC and local funding) activities in the NYC/Newark, Los Angeles/Long Beach, National Capital Region, and Houston STC implementation sites. Complete Phase II activities in the Chicago STC implementation site. Begin Phase I activities with six new FY20 STC Regions (Atlanta, Miami, Phoenix, Seattle, San Francisco, and Denver). Begin Phase I activities with six new FY20 STC Regions (Atlanta, Denver, Miami, Phoenix, San Francisco, and Seattle).
Fiscal Year 2021 The three regions of Atlanta, Miami, and Seattle are in Phase I (Engagement), the two regions of Boston and Maricopa County are between Phases I and II (Implementation), the four regions of Denver, New Orleans, San Francisco, and Chicago are in Phase II, and the four regions of NYC/Jersey City/Newark, Los Angeles/Long Beach, National Capital Region, and Houston are in Phase IV (Sustainment). The STC regions in Phase I (Engagement) are in the process of establishing a governance structure with standing committees, and associated charters and memoranda for understanding (MOUs), and developing regional plans and documents as required per deliverables outlined in the implementation plan. The STC Regions in Phase II (implementation) are continuing development of plans and documents, and in planning and execution of IOC; the phase culminates with completion of plans and documents, and IOC which is validated via a TTS. Further, the regions conduct training and drills, and distribute procured equipment during this phase. The STC Regions in Phase IV (Sustainment) will continue to train and exercise their personnel while refreshing equipment. Expansion planning and execution continue in this phase.
Fiscal Year 2022 FY22 • Initial Operating Capability (IOC) reached for NOLA • Awarded (13) cooperative agreement continuations • Two regions progressed to phase II
Fiscal Year 2023 FY23 • Awarding (13) cooperative agreement continuations • Started expansion of (6) phase II regions • Supported major special events (e.g. Super Bowl LVII, Mardi Gras, Boston Marathon) • Implemented new performance measures and assessment criteria
Fiscal Year 2024 FY24 Planned • Awarding (13) cooperative agreement continuations • Several cities nearing Full Operational Capability (FOC) • Continue expansion for (6) Phase II regions • Implementing STC Integrated Logistics Support for the sustainment of equipment 6 U.S.C. 591-596
Homeland Security Act of 2002, Title Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 2018, Public Law 115-387
Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended (6 U.S.C. Subsection 596b)., Section 1928 Specific information on applicant eligibility is identified in the funding opportunity announcement and program guidance, or as specified by U.S. Appropriation Statute. This includes State, and local governments, Interstate or Intrastate governmental organizations, and Indian Tribal Governments. State, and local governments, Interstate or intrastate governmental organizations, and Indian tribal governments. Consistent with the Homeland Security Act of 2002 ("HSA") (Pub. L. 107-296), as amended by section 2(a)(10) of the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-387), codified at 6 U.S.C. 596b., subsection 1928(c), the STC eligibility requirement is based on Urban Area Security Initiative eligibility. Specific information of applicant eligibility is identified in the funding opportunity announcement and program guidance, or as specified y U.S. Appropriation Statute. This may include State, and local governments, interstate or intrastate governmental organizations, and Indian tribal governments; however, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals. Preapplication coordination is required. Preapplication coordination is not applicable. However, the Lead Agency is responsible for serving as the focal point for coordination between STC partners. The applicant should describe how activities under the STC Program will complement, but not duplicate, activities under other U.S. government-funded programs. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. By submitting an application, applicants agree to comply with the requirements of the funding opportunity and the terms and conditions of the award, should they receive an award. Applications form eligible applicants will be reviewed by the STC Program Office and the DHS Grants and Financial Assistance Division (GFAD) personnel to ensure that the application contains all the required information and that the project aligns with the priorities of the STC Program. If additional information is required, the appropriate DHS point of contact will contact the Lead Agency to coordinate the required documentation. DHS may withhold making an award or make and award with restrictions until the required documentation is received. Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines The deadline for submission of application may range from 14- 90 days following the NOFO posting. All applications must be received by 23:59:59 Eastern time on the due date established for each funding opportunity. Not applicable. An awardee must demonstrate significant operational or procurement issues to be considered for an extension. Extensions will be considered on a case by case basis and are contingent upon future Congressional funding. DHS has no obligation to provide additional resources/funding as a result of an extension. Extensions to the Performance Period may be awarded, but are not guaranteed and might not include increased funding. Extension approvals will be based on the availability of funds within the award and acceptable performance and at the sole discretion of the Department of Homeland Security. The criteria for eligible applicants are unique to each award. Refer to the program guidance and specific NOFO for information on criteria for selecting proposals. DHS grant or cooperative agreement funds may only be used for the purpose set forth in the agreement and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Grant or cooperative agreement funds and non-monetary support must be used to supplement and not supplant other funds (cost-sharing or match) dedicated to the agreement. Financial and non-financial assistance may be provided for the following: salaries, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, subcontractor and supporting costs required for technical and other activities necessary to achieve the objective. Grant or cooperative agreement funds may not be used for lobbying , intervention in Federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings, or to sue the Federal government or any other government entity. Restrictions, if any, will be identified in the specific announcement, and award provisions. Performance Reports: See Program Guidance. These audits are due to the cognizant Federal agency, submitted through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, not later than 9 months after the end of the grantees fiscal year. Grant records shall be retained for a period of 3 years from the day the recipient submits its final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3 year period, whichever is later. Grant records include financial and program/progress reports, support documents, statistical records, and other documents that support the activity and/or expenditure of the recipient or sub-recipient under the award. 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. The length and time phasing of assistance varies with each award. The award package includes instructions on administering the grant award, as well as the associated terms and conditions. Recipients must accept all conditions of an award, as well as any special terms and conditions in the Notice of Award to receive an award under this program. Refer to program guidance or the specific notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) for the method of awarding/releasing assistance. Awards are subject to the Cash Management Improvement Act for payment and/or reimbursement of expenditures. See Program Guidance. None/Not specified. Kristina Frierson, DHS, STC Pogram Manager
CWND/Mail Stop 0315
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Phone: 202-440-1703 http://www.dhs.gov 70-0411-0-1-999 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$17,200,000.00; FY 23 est $16,575,000.00; FY 24 est $20,000,000.00; - See Program Guidance. >Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments, 44 CFR 13. >OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Tribal Governments, Relocated to 2 CFR Part 225; >OMB Circular A-110, relocated to 2 CFR Part 215. Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations. >OMB Circular A-122, relocated to 2 CFR Part 230. Cost Principles for NonProfit Organizations. >OMB Circular A-133 Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, in addition to program regulations, guidelines, DHS policy and procedures. Not applicable.