Agenda Item Request:
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Authorization for the County Manager to accept the FY24 grant award from the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) on behalf of Cumberland County for the amount of $590,553.28.
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Background and Purpose of Request:
Requestor: Michael Durkin, Director-Cumberland County Emergency Management Agency
CCEMA has been awarded $590,553.28 in FY2024-25 in Grant Funding from the Homeland Security Grant Program. The purpose of this award is to improve preparedness and response capabilities for Homeland Security related events in Cumberland County. Funds are used primarily to support county and municipal planning, training, exercising and equipment needs. Please see the attached memo with the grant allocation.
Funding Amount and Source:
$590,553.28, award from Department of Homeland Security, no match requirement. Cumberland County is a subrecipient of these funds through the Maine Emergency Management Agency who is the recipient.
Effective Date if Applicable:
This award begins September 1, 2024 and ends on May 31, 2027.