Title
Authorize the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) to submit an application for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 and 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP).
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) to submit an application for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for Fiscal Years (FY) 2025 and 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP).
SUMMARY:
The Department of Emergency Management coordinates applications and reporting efforts for the Homeland Security Grant Program. As authorized representatives DEM can submit applications and execute grant documents for the purpose of obtaining financial assistance from the California Governor’s office of Emergency Services for FY 2025, and 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program.
DISCUSSION:
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is a federally funded grant that supports local government agencies in their efforts to prevent, protect, mitigate, and respond to acts of terrorism and other threats. HSGP funding also provides resources necessary for the implementation and administration of the National Preparedness System. The Fiscal Year 2026 HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) was released on July 28, 2025. The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) administers the program and receives an annual award on behalf of the Monterey County Operational Area. HSGP funds are received annually and used to purchase specialized equipment for fire, law enforcement, public safety, and other local jurisdictional emergency management preparedness needs. Equipment purchased with HSGP funding strengthens the capabilities of local governments and partner agencies to plan for and respond to large-scale emergencies, disasters, and other hazardous events. DEM solicits project applications from partner agencies within the Operational Area and submits a consolidated application to CalOES on behalf of Monterey County.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT/COMMITTEE ACTIONS:
CalOES, County Counsel, Auditors and Contracts Purchasing review documents in relation to HSGP and have approved as to form.
FINANCING:
Support for this action will not impact the Department of Emergency Management’s FY 2025-26 Adopted budget and does not require matching funds. Projects will be initially funded through HSGP appropriations 024-001-8590-DEM002 and reimbursed upon project completion and when grant requirements are met.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
Applying for the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) supports the County of Monterey Board of Supervisors’ Strategic Plan by enhancing public safety, emergency preparedness, and community resilience through regional collaboration and resource-sharing. Leveraging federal funding reduces local costs while strengthening the County’s ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats and hazards.
Mark a check to the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals [Include one or two sentences referencing the Ordinance, Code, Board Order/Resolution, etc. in relation to this selection]:
____ Well-Being and Quality of Life
_X _ Sustainable Infrastructure for the Present and Future
_X _ Safe and Resilient Communities
____ Diverse and Thriving Economy
If does not fall under any of the above Board of Supervisors Strategic Plan Goals (Other):
____ Administrative [Include one or two sentences referencing the Ordinance, Code, Board Order/Resolution, etc. in relation to this selection]
Link to the Strategic Plan:
<https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/home/showdocument?id=139569>
Prepared by: April Rodriguez, Management Analyst II, x1923
Approved by: Kelsey Scanlon, Director of Emergency Management, x1902
Approved by: Michael Beaton, Assistant County Administrative Officer, x3835
Attachments:
Attachment A: Board Resolution
Attachment B: FY25 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Notice of Funding Opportunity
Attachment C: California Office of Emergency Services GMM 2025-08 FY25 HSGP Application Updates and Allocations