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Homeland Security Grants

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​​Homeland Security Grants Processing Section
The Homeland Security Grants Processing Section is responsible for processing all requests for reimbursement from subgrantees across all grants, submitting Initial Strategy Implementation Plans (ISIP), Biannual Strategy Implementation Reports (BSIR), Categorical Assistance Program Reports (CAPR) and the Monthly Accomplishment Summaries which are posted on the Cal EMA website. The Homeland Security Grants Processing Section is also the lead in providing grant related information in support Cal EMA's annual report, reports to the legislature and California's State Preparedness Report (SPR). The Homeland Security Grants Processing Section conducts several workshops throughout the year including Reports and Recordkeeping, Fiscal Management and Biannual Strategy Implementation Reporting.

Homeland Security Grant Section (HSGS)
The Homeland Security Grant Section (HSGS) is responsible for the overall grant management of California's State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP), Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS), and Citizen Corps Program (CCP) grant programs. The HSGS conducts workshops throughout the state on grants management and grant application workshops. The HSGS is also responsible for the annual Investment Justification Planning Conference and coordinating the development and submission of California's applications for homeland security grant funds.

Transit Security Grant Section (TSGS)
The Transit Security Grant Section (TSGS) is responsible for the overall grant management of the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP), Transit Security Grant - Ferry, Transit Security Grant Program - Supplemental (TSGP- Supp) and Proposition 1B funded programs. The TSGS administers transit related grants in coordination with California's four (4) Regional Transit Security Working Groups (RTSWG).

Infrastructure Protection Grant Section (IPGS)
The Infrastructure Protection Grant Section (IPGS) is responsible for the overall grant management of the California Port and Maritime Security Grant Program funded from Proposition 1B funds, the Public Safety Interoperable Communications (PSIC), Urban Area Security Initiative-Non Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP), Operation Stonegarden (OPSG), and Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Planning Grant (RCPG) grant programs. The IPGS also supports Buffer Zone Protection Program grants and California's federal Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) submission. Grant management activities in the IPGS are coordinated with the California Maritime Security Council and Area Maritime Security Councils, the California Statewide Interoperability Executive Committee (CALSIEC) and the Public Safety Radio Strategic Planning Committee.