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Homeland Security Grant Program
Programs
Funding Totals
NOFOs & Documents
The Homeland Security Grant includes a suite of risk-based grants to assist state, local, tribal and territorial efforts in preventing, protecting against, mitigating, responding to and recovering from acts of terrorism and other threats. This grant provides grantees with the resources required for implementation of the National Preparedness System and working toward the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation.
Resources
Recipients seeking guidance on policies and procedures for managing preparedness grants should reference this manual for program-specific information as well as overall guidance on rules and regulations.
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How to Apply
Follow the step-by-step process for applying with tips in each stage.
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Fiscal Year 2023 SHSP/UASI Risk Methodology Updates
Due to the evolving threats that we face in the United States, the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)/Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) risk methodology has been updated.
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FEMA - Congressional Report on the Domestic Violence Extremism National Priority Area
FEMA is publishing a public report, Combatting Domestic Violent Extremism FY 2021 and FY 2022, Preparedness Grant Programs, at the direction of Congress. This report details the use of FY 2021 and FY 2022 State Homeland Security Program and Urban Area Security Initiative, part of the Homeland Security Grant Program, grant funds to address the Combating Domestic Violent Extremism National Priority Area. Nearly $178 million has been awarded so far for that purpose between the two programs for those fiscal years.
Individual Grant Programs
Together, these three grant programs comprise the Homeland Security Grant Program and fund a range of preparedness activities, including planning, organization, equipment purchase, training, exercises, and management and administration across all core capabilities and mission areas.
State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
This program provides funding to support the implementation of risk-driven, capabilities-based State Homeland Security Strategies to address capability targets.
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
This program provides funding to enhance regional preparedness and capabilities in designated high-threat, high-density areas.
Operation Stonegarden (OPSG)
This program provides funding to enhance cooperation and coordination among state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal law enforcement agencies to jointly enhance security along the United States land and water borders.
Annual Funding Totals
FEMA has announced final awards for the FY 2024 preparedness grants. Please see Information Bulletin No. 517 for more information.
FY 2024
Total funding available for fiscal year 2024: $1.008 billion
- State Homeland Security Program: $373.5 million
- Urban Area Security Initiative: $553.5 million
- Operation Stonegarden: $81 million
FY 2023
Total funding available for fiscal year 2023: $1.12 billion
- State Homeland Security Program: $415 million
- Urban Area Security Initiative: $615 million
- Operation Stonegarden: $90 million
FY 2022
Total funding available for fiscal year 2022: $1.12 billion
- State Homeland Security Program: $415 million
- Urban Area Security Initiative: $615 million
- Operation Stonegarden: $90 million
FY 2021
Total funding available for fiscal year 2021: $1.12 billion
- State Homeland Security Program: $415 million
- Urban Area Security Initiative: $615 million
- Operation Stonegarden: $90 million
NOFOs and Ancillary Documents
Fiscal Year 2024
The FY 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity is available below, as well as on Grants.gov.
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year 2024 for National Security Grant Program (NSGP)
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In Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is providing $1.008 billion to enhance the ability of state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to potential terrorist acts and other hazards.
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The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) consists of three individual grant programs: State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), and Operation Stonegarden (OPSG). This document outlines key changes for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 HSGP.
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Commonly asked questions and answers concerning the Homeland Security Grant Program
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Fiscal Year 2021 and Previous Years' NOFOs and Documents
Fiscal Year 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
This document provides guidance, authorization, and appropriation information to potential grantees of the Fiscal Year 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program.
Fiscal Year 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Key Changes
This document provides an overview of changes made in the Fiscal Year 2021 HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Fiscal Year 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Fact Sheet
This document provides a quick reference to the guidance, authorization, and appropriation information found within the Fiscal Year 2021 HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Fiscal Year 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Homeland Security Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions for Fiscal Year 2021.
Fiscal Year 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Fiscal Year 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Fact Sheet
This document provides a quick reference to the guidance, authorization, and appropriation information found within the Fiscal Year 2020 HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Fiscal Year 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Key Changes
This document provides an overview of changes made to the Fiscal Year 2020 HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Fiscal Year 2020 Homeland Security Grant Program FAQ
Homeland Security Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions for Fiscal Year 2020
Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
This document provides guidance, authorization, and appropriation information to potential grantees of the Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security Grant Program.
Fiscal Year 2018 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
This document provides guidance, authorization, and appropriation information to potential grantees of the Homeland Security Grant Program.
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