Securing the Cities Program

The DHS Secretary established the STC Program, managed through the Assistant Secretary for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction, to enhance the ability of the United States to detect and prevent terrorist attacks and other high-consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials that pose risk to homeland security in high-risk urban areas. Support to recipients includes assistance in developing and integrating local or regional programs into a national detection structure, guiding the development of Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) and standard operating procedures, providing radiological/nuclear (R/N) detection equipment, and providing training and exercise products to ensure detection is integrated into day-to-day activities and that partners are proficient in the detection mission area.
The STC Goal and Objectives are:
Goal - Develop/enhance sustainable radiological/nuclear (R/N) detection capabilities among regional operational partners
Objectives - a) Assist state, local, tribal and territorial governments in developing R/N detection and reporting capability; b) Establish information connectivity to support radiological/nuclear alarm adjudication; c) Establish administrative infrastructure to support a R/N detection program; d) Establish coordination mechanisms between operational partners for steady state operations, enhanced steady state operations and search operations.

* DHS CWMD worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Energy to create the Domestic Detection CONOPS to facilitate an effective "whole of government" response among mission partners to detect and communicate about potential or actual threats involving R/N materials within the United States. DHS will provide the Domestic Detection CONOPS to grant recipients as a basis for planning their regional CONOPS.

Specific information on applicant eligibility is identified in the funding opportunity announcement and program guidance, or as specified by U.S. Appropriation Statute. This includes State, and local governments, Interstate or Intrastate governmental organizations, and Indian Tribal Governments.

State, and local governments, Interstate or intrastate governmental organizations, and Indian tribal governments.

Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. By submitting an application, applicants agree to comply with the requirements of the funding opportunity and the terms and conditions of the award, should they receive an award.

Applications form eligible applicants will be reviewed by the STC Program Office and the DHS Grants and Financial Assistance Division (GFAD) personnel to ensure that the application contains all the required information and that the project aligns with the priorities of the STC Program. If additional information is required, the appropriate DHS point of contact will contact the Lead Agency to coordinate the required documentation. DHS may withhold making an award or make and award with restrictions until the required documentation is received.

The deadline for submission of application may range from 14- 90 days following the NOFO posting. All applications must be received by 23:59:59 Eastern time on the due date established for each funding opportunity.