Driver’s License Security Grant Program (DLSGP)

Grant Details:
Amount: $44,910,000
Application Due Date: TBA

Description: 

Overview:

The FY 2011 DLSGP will provide $48,000,000 to prevent terrorism by reducing fraud and improving the reliability and accuracy of personal identification documents that states and territories issue. DLSGP is intended to address a key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission to improve the integrity and security of state-issued driver’s licenses (DL) and identification cards (ID).

Eligibility:

Eligible applicants under the FY 2011 DLSGP are State Driver’s License Agencies (DLA), also known as State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) or Motor Vehicle Administrations (MVA). Other eligible applicants include State Public Safety Agencies or Departments with overall responsibility for drivers’ license issuance in the state. These agencies may apply on behalf of the state DMV/MVA.

Total Funding:

$45 Million

Additional Information:

•FY 2011 DLSGP FAQs

•FY 2011 DLSGP Guidance and Application Kit

•FY 2011 DLSGP Budget Detail Worksheet

State Contacts & Grant Award Information
 

Organization Information:
Organization: U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security
Website: http://www.dhs.gov/index.shtm

Contact Information:
Contact Name: FEMA Call Center
Contact Email: ASK-GMD@dhs.gov
Contact Phone: (866) 927-5646

More Information:
http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/dlsgp/index.shtm