Available Procurement Programs

As part of the Assistance for Firefighters Grant Program, the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) was created to provide funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, "front line" firefighters available in their communities. 

The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness System by supporting the building, sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities essential to achieving the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation. The HSGP is comprised of three grant programs:

• State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
• Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
• Operation Stonegarden (OPSG)

Together, these grant programs fund a range of preparedness activities, including planning, organization, equipment purchase, training, exercises, and management and administration across all core capabilities and mission areas.

The Transit Security Grant Program plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness System (NPS) by supporting the building, sustainment, and delivery of core capabilities essential to achieving the National Preparedness Goal (the Goal) of a secure and resilient Nation. Applicable funding Priority Area: Addressing emerging threats, such as transnational criminal organizations, WMD and UAS. 

The Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) plays an important role in the implementation of the National Preparedness System by supporting the development and sustainment of core capabilities. Core capabilities are essential for the execution of each of the five mission areas outlined in the National Preparedness Goal. Applicable funding Priority Area: Enhancing the Protection of Soft Targets/Crowded Places

At TC Energy, we believe that creating long-lasting relationships in the communities we call home will help us build a stronger future, together. Through our Social Impact program, Build Strong, we invest in meaningful ways in causes and organizations that create shared value and prosperity between our communities and our business. Whether we’re partnering with local organizations, awarding scholarships to future energy problem solvers or encouraging our employees to get involved, we believe that doing good, and doing good business, go hand-in-hand.

Build Strong seeks to invest in non-profits, registered charities, associations, municipalities, Indigenous groups, social enterprises and foundations that:

• equip first responders with the resources they need to keep our communities safe;
• improve access to education for our future energy problem solvers;
• protect and enhance the environment for today and tomorrow; and
• mitigate barriers to well-being in our communities.

We consider investment opportunities from communities within an approximate 20-mile radius of our operations or projects, that:

• Align with one or more of our focus areas
• Address a gap or need in the community that will allow the community to thrive
• Create shared value and prosperity between our communities and our business
• Promote equity and equality
• Offer engagement opportunities for our employees
• Demonstrate measurable impact

Our partnerships reflect the diversity of the communities where we live and work across North America. Through our social impact portfolio, we support organizations that promote equity and equality and contribute to a more inclusive future for us all.

We will accept applications on a rolling basis from January 22 - November 8, 2024. Once all Build Strong dollars have been allocated, applications will not be considered for the remainder of the year. Apply early.

The Jack Lewis Safety Fund was established in 2018 to memorialize the volunteer spirit of heartland citizens as exemplified by the life of Jack K. Lewis, M.D. (1934-2016).

During his life, Jack Lewis managed to accomplish several lifetimes of professional and volunteer work. After graduating from Stanford University, where he was backup quarterback to future NFL great John Brodie, he studied medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. He joined his father’s medical practice and also served UNMC as an associate professor of internal medicine. Jack was an enthusiastic booster of his alma mater, Omaha Central High School, and served as its sports doctor for more than 50 years.

Later in life, Jack’s passion was the Omaha Police Foundation. He served as board president from 2007 until his passing. That organization matured during his time at the helm and marked its most significant achievements during the last five years of his life. It is Jack’s love of those who protect us as first responders that was inspiration for the Jack K. Lewis, M.D. Safety Fund.

The Integrated Border Management Fund is made of two components: the Border Management and Visa Instrument (BMVI), and the Customs Control Equipment Instrument (CCEI).

The Border Management and Visa Instrument will ensure strong and effective European integrated border management at the external borders and support the common visa policy, thereby

• contributing to a high level of internal security
• safeguarding the free movement of persons within the Union
• fully respecting the relevant Union acquis
• fully respecting the international obligations of the Union and the Member States

The new Customs Control Equipment Instrument will help to equip Member States with state-of-the-art customs control equipment with a view to contributing to adequate and equivalent results of customs controls.