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Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG)

The FY2023 Operation Stonegarden Request for Proposals (RFP's) is currently closed.

The OPSG Program supports enhanced cooperation and coordination among Customs and Border Protection (CBP), United States Border Patrol (USBP), and Federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies. The OPSG Program provides funding to support joint efforts to secure the United States’ borders along routes of ingress from international borders to include travel corridors in states bordering Mexico and Canada, as well as states and territories with international water borders.

Department of Public Safety Pre-Award Risk Assessment (link to Microsoft Form)

FEMA Authorized Equipment List (AEL) (At the link, you may find it helpful to download and utilize the Excel formatted AEL to locate your project AEL number)

Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) Information (an EHP review may be required if your proposed project(s) have the potential to impact the environment, including but not limited to the construction of communication towers, modification or renovation of existing buildings, structures and facilities, or new construction including replacement of facilities.)

FEMA Core Capabilities Definitions

Property Records List

2 CFR 200: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (link). 

DPS Financial Compliance Guide

DPS Affirmative Steps Job Aid

FEMA Guidance: Contract Provisions Guide: Navigating Appendix II to Part 200 - Contract Provisions for Non-Federal Entity (NFE) Contracts Under Federal Awards