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PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Grantee: Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Grantor: Illinois Emergency Management Agency, a pass-through entity (IEMA), Springfield, Illinois. Funds originate with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: The Emergency Management Assistance (EMA) Grant Program will aid the DHSEM in the administration of effective emergency management in the areas of personnel and benefits, travel, organizational, equipment, and additional program expenses
Grant Amount: $283,311.20
Grant Period: 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2015
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: N/A
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: This grant is used to offset up to 50% of the corporate fund costs incurred by the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for specific emergency management activities. This is an increase of the grant funds awarded under file ID 15-5664 (which awarded $450,544.02). When the Grantor originally released this award a portion was withheld to ensure the appropriation was sufficient to pay all counties and municipalities. This award will release the grant funds previously withheld.
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