Nonprofit Security Grant Program guidance and documentation (Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency)

Russel Neiss filed this request with the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency of Massachusetts.
Multi Request Nonprofit Security Grant Program guidance and documentation
Status
Rejected

From: Russel Neiss

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:

Any memos or other documents providing guidance, or instructions, related to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program received from The Federal Emergency Management Agency during the period from January 20, 2025 through March 18, 2025.

I also request that, if appropriate, fees be waived as we believe this request is in the public interest, as suggested but not stipulated by the recommendations of the Massachusetts Supervisor of Public Records. The requested documents will be made available to the general public free of charge as part of the public information service at MuckRock.com, and is not made for commercial usage.

I expect the request to be filled in an accessible format, including for screen readers, which provide text-to-speech for persons unable to read print. Files that are not accessible to screen readers include, for example, .pdf image files as well as physical documents.

In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.

Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.

Sincerely,

Russel Neiss

From: Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency

Good Morning Mr. Neiss,

The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) is not in possession, custody or control of records responsive to your request. That said, the Office of Grants and Research may have records responsive to your request.

Please see https://www.mass.gov/public-records-for-the-office-of-grants-and-research

If you believe MEMA is in violation of G.L. c. 66, section 10, you have the right of administrative appeal to the Supervisor of Public Records in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth under 950 CMR 32.08(1) and the right to seek judicial review by commencing civil action in the Superior Court.

Thank you,
Amy

Amy J. Hughes
General Counsel
Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency
400 Worcester Road
Framingham, MA 01702

Cell-774-505-0517