Overview
Massachusetts cities and towns are divided into five geographic regions, which are each represented by a Homeland Security Regional Advisory Council. These regions are Central, Northeast, Southeast, Western and Metro Boston. The Metro Boston Region is federally designated under the Urban Area Security Initiative and is commonly referred to as UASI. As the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for federal homeland security funding awarded to Massachusetts, OGR works closely with the Councils.
Each year, the Councils propose projects that will improve the ability of communities in their region to prevent, respond to, or recover from a catastrophe. Those proposals are incorporated into OGR’s annual funding application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). OGR distributes federal funds to each of the Councils and provides grants management support.
Regional Councils
Select a regional council to visit their website, learn about their work and find information on upcoming meetings.
Funding Opportunity
The Homeland Security Planning Regions Grant Program is only available to the five designated Homeland Security Regional Advisory Councils. Communities that are interested in receiving funds for terrorism prevention and resilience projects should contact their regional council.