Driver's License Security Grant Program

FY 2009 Grants

The FY 2009 Driver's License Security Grant Program is designed to prevent terrorism, reduce fraud, and improve the reliability and accuracy of identification documents issued by state governments.

Funds in the amount of $48,575,000 have been allocated under the program, for grants pursuant to section 204(a) of the REAL ID Act of 2005. Funding was provided by the Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 (Public Law 110-329).

Key Milestones for 2009 grants:

• Dec. 16, 2008: Grant Guidance and Application Kit released
• Feb. 27, 2009: Applications due to DHS-FEMA
• April 8, 2009: Grant awards announced

The FY 2009 Driver's License Security Grant Program allocations were made on a formula basis, based on the number of licensed drivers within each eligible state and territory.

• The FY 2009 Program  accepted proposals from 51 states that are intended to improve the security and integrity of each respective state’s driver licenses and identification cards and processes.
• The FY 2009 Program contained pre-determined target allocation funds to all 56 states and territories.

For more information

Please visit grants.gov for more information.