Border Security Council Report - Office of the Governor - Rick Perry

Appendix D: BSET Grant Guidance and Application Kit
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6. Project Narrative Form (B-6). The Project Narrative is the detailed description of the project for
which the grantee is seeking funds. The grantee must explain the “what is to be purchased, why
the item(s) are needed, how the item(s) will be used to enhance border security, and how the
project will be measured for effectiveness. The application will be evaluated on the information
contained in the Project Narrative.
7. Direct Deposit Authorization Form (Form 74-176). This form is available on the GDEM web site
under Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Materials. This form is required for
advance funding. The Grant Financial Officer must sign this form.
D. Public Information Act
Much of the information submitted in the course of applying for funding under this program, or
provided in the course of its grant management activities, may be considered law enforcement
sensitive or otherwise important to national security interests. This may include threat, risk, and
needs assessment information, and discussions of demographics, transportation, public works, and
industrial and public health infrastructures. While this information under State control is subject
to requests made pursuant to the Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code, all determinations
concerning the release of information of this nature are made on a case-by-case basis and may fall
within one or more of the available exemptions under the Act. The applicant is encouraged to consult
its own State and local laws and regulations regarding the release of information, which should be
considered when reporting sensitive matters in the grant application.
II. Submittal
A. Submit the complete BSET Application package directly to the GDEM Operations Section. Retain a
copy of your submission for use in submitting required Performance and Financial Reports.
Mail your BSET Application to:
Operation Section, BSET Program Manager
Governor’s Division of Emergency Management
Texas Department of Public Safety
PO Box 4087
Austin, TX 7877 -0224
B. Applications will be accepted, reviewed, and awarded on a first-come, first served basis. When funding
is exhausted, applications will no longer be accepted.
C. Late applications will be accepted until May 1, 2009 for consideration for any un-obligated funds.
After that date, it is not feasible that projects can be completed within the program period.
III. Questions and Evaluation Criteria
A. Evaluation Process
1. GDEM program staff will review each application for completeness and adherence to BSET
program rules adherence to programmatic guidelines, feasibility, and how well the proposed
solution addresses the identified need or capability shortfall.
2. After screening BSET applications, GDEM will notify applicants, typically by e-mail, of any
problems with their application and request they resolve them.