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Authorize submission of an application to, and the acceptance of grant funds from, the Department of Homeland Security, through the Public Safety Office of the Office of the Governor, to implement the Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program, including the Urban Area Security Initiative, for multiple public safety grant projects, in an amount not to exceed $3,700,000. Funding: $3,700,000 is available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through the Public Safety Office of the Office of the Governor. A local funding match is not required.
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Austin Emergency Management
Fiscal Note
Funding: $3,700,000 is available from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. A local funding match is not required.
For More Information:
Sara Henry, Chief Administrative Officer, Austin Emergency Management, (512) 974-0470;
Lupe Rios, Finance Manager, Austin Emergency Management, (512) 974-0493
Additional Backup Information:
The Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP), administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and passed through the Public Safety Office of the Office of the Governor, provides funding to enhance state and local capabilities to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other hazards.
The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) supports regional preparedness efforts in high-threat, high-density urban areas. The City of Austin serves as the core city and fiduciary agent for the Austin Urban Area, coordinating with regional partners across multiple jurisdictions to prioritize and implement investments that address shared risks and capability gaps. UASI funding supports interoperable communications, emergency response coordination, intelligence and information sharing, and other homeland security priorities.
Funding allocations are determined through a collaborative regional planning process and are consistent with federal and state guid...
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