Law enforcement decisionmakers should look carefully at how current funding programs may fit into their counter-terrorism planning. Grant programs that address specific topics such as communications interoperability, equipment acquisition, information sharing and analysis, investigative sciences, or surveillance may be applicable to your counter-terrorism needs.

2008 Funding Archive

Appropriations and Award Announcements

DHS Announces Release of Application Guidance for Over $3 Billion in Grant Programs
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, February 1, 2008
The Department of Homeland Security recently announced the release of application guidance for 14 federal grant programs whose collective purpose is to strengthen prevention, protection, response, and recovery capabilities at all levels of government. The application guidance sets strategic priorities that support President Bush's National Homeland Security Strategy and aligns with the National Preparedness Guidelines and the recently released National Response Framework.

Fact Sheet: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces Eight Percent Increase in Fiscal Year 2008 Budget Request
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, February 5, 2007
President Bush's fiscal year 2008 budget request for $46.4 billion includes provisions to continue to protect the United States from dangerous people and dangerous goods, protect critical infrastructure, build a nimble and effective emergency response system and culture of preparedness, and strengthen and unify the operations and management of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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Fact Sheet: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Announces 6.8 Percent Increase in Fiscal Year 2009 Budget Request
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, February 4, 2008
President Bush's fiscal year 2009 budget request for $50.5 billion—an increase of 6.8 percent over fiscal year 2008—targets five areas essential to preserving freedom and privacy, meeting future challenges, and fulfilling DHS's mission of securing America.

Budget of the United States Government, Fiscal Year 2009
Office of Management and Budget, February 4, 2008
This searchable online collection of documents contains the Economic Report of the President, information about President Bush's budget proposals for fiscal year 2009 and other related and supporting budgetary publications.

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