Driver's License Security Grant Program

Purpose

The Driver's License Security Grant Program (DLSGP) provides funding to prevent terrorism, reduce fraud and improve the reliability and accuracy of personal identification documents that states issue. The DLSGP is intended to address a key recommendation of the 9/11 Commission to improve the integrity and security of state-issued driver’s licenses (DLs) and identification cards (IDs). States are encouraged to work collectively to develop more secure systems to verify an applicant’s identity before issuing a DL or ID that can be accepted for official purposes.

FY 2011 Grants

On May 19, 2011, Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced the release of the FY 2011 Grant Guidance and Application Kit for the DLSGP.  The grant guidance incorporates feedback from DHS’ state, local, tribal and territorial and private sector partners and includes specific steps undertaken by DHS to improve the ability of state and local partners to apply for and utilize grant funding.  DLSGP Funding in the amount of $44,910,000 is available for distribution to eligible applicants.  Eligible applicants include the following:  

• State Driver’s License Agencies (SDLAs), also known as Department of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) or Motor Vehicle Administrations (MVAs)
• Public Safety Agencies or Departments with overall responsibility for drivers’ license issuance in the state.  These agencies may apply on behalf of the state DMV/MVA.

Key Milestones for FY 2011 grants:

• May 19, 2011: DLSGP Grant Guidance and Application Kit released
• June 20, 2011: Applications submittal due to FEMA
• August 11, 2011: Final allocations/grant awards announced

For more information

• Please visit grants.gov for more information.
• Additional information may also be found at FEMA.gov