Funding Overview

The RDPO's work is funded by partner contributions and the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant program. 
Our Program Management Standard Operating Procedures articulates how this funding is applied.

FUNDING SOURCES

UASI GRANT

Most of the RDPO’s funding comes from the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), which is part of the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This program provides funding to enhance regional preparedness and capabilities in designated high-threat, high-density areas. View the UASI Information page for more details.

REALLOCATION

When RDPO projects are unable to spend all of their awarded UASI funds, the RDPO pools the funds together and makes them available for redistribution or “reallocation.” Reallocation spending deadlines will depend on which grant cycle they are from. See the RDPO UASI Timelines for more info.

LOCALLY-CONTRIBUTED FUNDS

Each year, local partner organizations contribute funds to the RDPO. This small pot of money allows the RDPO organizational stability, as well as flexibility to fund certain projects that address local disaster preparedness priorities but don’t qualify for UASI funding. Our methodology for determining the cost share is updated yearly. If a project meets all except the UASI eligibility requirements, it may be a good fit for this type of award.