Homeland Security Education @ TAMU

On February 1st, the Department of Homeland Security released application guidance for 2008 grants.  Funds will administered through 14 Federal grant programs that all seek to strengthen the nation’s “ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies.”  Applications that deal with preparing for and countering IED threats are being especially encouraged, with 25% of funding allotted for this type of application. 

The deadline for IPP applications is March 17, 2008 and HSGP applications must be submitted by May 1, 2008.

For more information, including a comprehensive list of grant programs, as well as funds allotted for each program, visit http://www.dhs.gov/xnews/releases/pr_1201882070387.shtm.

The ‘National Response Framework (NRF), An Introduction training course’ (IS-800.B ) is now available to individuals online.  The course teaches students about the NRF, the response doctrine it establishes, the roles of various agencies within the NRF, how to coordinate a multi-agency response, and what the NRF recommends in terms of organizational planning and preparedness.  It is intended for anyone that wishes to learn more about the government’s all hazard response plan at various levels of government or how this plan impacts private organizations or businesses.  

The course is available at http://www.training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/IS/IS800b.asp.

Additional information can be found at the NRF Resource Center at www.fema.gov/nrf.  Or by contacting the Independent Study office at Independent.Study@dhs.govor or by calling 301-447-1200 or toll free at 1-800-238-3358, extension 1200 between the hours of 7:30a.m.-7:30p.m. (EDT).