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7.1.B. - Page 34 <br /> • Transparency—stakeholders must be provided visibility on how preparedness grant <br /> funds are allocated and distributed, and for what purpose. <br /> • Substantive Local Involvement—the tools and processes that are used to inform the <br /> critical priorities,which DHS grants support must include local government <br /> representatives. At the state and regional level, local risk assessments must be included <br /> in the overarching analysis to ensure that all threats and hazards are accounted for. <br /> • Flexibility with Accountability—recognition of unique preparedness gaps at the local <br /> level, as well as maintaining and sustaining existing capabilities. <br /> • Support of Regional Coordination—recognition of inter/intra-state partnerships and <br /> dependencies at the state and regional level, and within metropolitan areas. <br /> Sustaining PSGP Capabilities <br /> PSGP grantees should ensure that grant funding is utilized to sustain core capabilities within the <br /> Goal that were funded by past PSGP funding cycles. New capabilities should not be built at the <br /> expense of maintaining current, essential capabilities. However, if funding for new capabilities <br /> is being sought, grantees must ensure that the capabilities have a clear linkage to one or more <br /> core capabilities in the Goal. <br /> Overarching Funding Priorities <br /> The funding priorities for the PSGP reflect the Department's overall investment strategy, in <br /> which two priorities have been paramount: risk-informed funding and regional security <br /> cooperation. <br /> First, DHS will focus 55 percent of its available port security grant dollars on the highest-risk <br /> Port Areas. This determination is based on ongoing intelligence analysis, extensive security <br /> reviews, and consultations with maritime industry partners. <br /> Second, DHS places a very high priority on ensuring that all PSGP applications reflect robust <br /> regional coordination and an investment strategy that institutionalizes and integrates a regional <br /> maritime security risk mitigation strategy. This priority is a core component in the Department's <br /> statewide grant programs and complements the goals of the Urban Areas Security Initiative <br /> (UASI) grant program. <br /> PSGP will continue to fund those eligible projects that close or mitigate maritime security risk <br /> vulnerabilities gaps as identified in the AMSP, FSP, VSP, and ASP. These projects will enhance <br /> business continuity and resumption of trade. Applicants are reminded of the 24-month period of <br /> performance and should consider project completion time needed prior to submitting <br /> applications. <br /> PSGP Specific Priorities <br /> In addition to these two overarching priorities, the Department has identified the following six <br /> priorities as its selection criteria for all PSGP applicants. These priorities also align to the five <br /> mission areas and the associated core capabilities of the National Preparedness Goal. See <br /> Appendix C—Funding Guidelines for more information on funding requirements of each <br /> priority. <br /> 31 <br /> Appendix B—FY 2014 PSGP Priorities <br />