Nonprofit Security Grant Program guidance and documentation (Virginia Department of Emergency Management)
| Tracking # |
25-14 |
| Multi Request | Nonprofit Security Grant Program guidance and documentation |
| Submitted | March 18, 2025 |
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From: Russel Neiss
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, 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.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
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 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Tom Nash, a citizen of Virginia, in coordination with Russel Neiss.
From: Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Thank you Tom - received. Our team will be in touch.
Dillon Taylor
Chief of Staff & Senior Counsel
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
804-543-0055
Dillon.Taylor@vdem.Virginia.gov
From: Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Good morning Mr. Nash,
Our team is current reviewing your request and assessing responsive records. Can you please provide an address to help us verify you are a resident of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Barbieri
VDEM FOIA Officer
From: Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Good morning Mr. Nash,
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) received your March 19, 2025, email regarding a document request. In that request, you seek:
* 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.
In response to your FOIA request, attached please find a copy of email guidance VDEM received from FEMA on February 14, 2025. This is the only responsive document to your request.
If you have any questions, please contact foiaofficer@vdem.virginia.gov<mailto:foiaofficer@vdem.virginia.gov>.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Barbieri
VDEM Freedom of Information Officer
From: Virginia Department of Emergency Management
VA Department of Emergency Management
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From: Virginia Department of Emergency Management
VA Department of Emergency Management
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #25-14:
Dear Mr. Nash,
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) received your March 19, 2025 email regarding a document request. In that request, you seek:
* 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.
In response to your FOIA request, attached please find a copy of email guidance VDEM received from FEMA on February 14, 2025. This is the only responsive document to your request.
If you have any questions, please contact foiaofficer@vdem.virginia.gov.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Barbieri
VDEM Freedom of Information Officer
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From: Virginia Department of Emergency Management
VA Department of Emergency Management
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A document has been released for record request #25-14 along with the following message:
Dear Mr. Nash,
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) received your March 19, 2025 email regarding a document request. In that request, you seek:
* 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.
In response to your FOIA request, attached please find a copy of email guidance VDEM received from FEMA on February 14, 2025. This is the only responsive document to your request.
If you have any questions, please contact foiaofficer@vdem.virginia.gov.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Barbieri
VDEM Freedom of Information Officer
* FEMA Grants News Email.pdf
Document links are valid for one month.
After April 25, you will need to sign in to view the document(s).
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From: Virginia Department of Emergency Management
VA Department of Emergency Management
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Record request #25-14 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
All records have been released, and your request has been fulfilled
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