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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

### Preparedness Grants Manual

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.

### How to Apply

Follow the step-by-step process for applying with tips in each stage.

### Election Security Resource Guide

### 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.

### 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 supportthe implementation of risk-driven, capabilities-based State Homeland SecurityStrategies to address capability targets.

### Urban Area Security Initiative(UASI)

This program provides funding to enhanceregional preparedness and capabilities in designated high-threat, high-densityareas. 

### Operation Stonegarden (OPSG)

This program provides funding toenhance cooperation and coordination among state, local, tribal, territorial,and federal law enforcement agencies to jointly enhance security along theUnited 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. 

The U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Fiscal Year 2024 for National Security Grant Program (NSGP)
 Release Date: April 16, 2024

FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program Fact Sheet
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.
 Release Date: April 16, 2024

FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program Key Changes
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.
 Release Date: April 16, 2024

FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions
Commonly asked questions and answers concerning the Homeland Security Grant Program
 Release Date: April 16, 2024

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## Fiscal Year 2021 and Previous Years' NOFOs and Documents

This document provides guidance, authorization, and appropriation information to potential grantees of the Fiscal Year 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program.
                              -  Dec 13, 2021 
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This document provides an overview of changes made in the Fiscal Year 2021 HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.
                              -  Dec 13, 2021 
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This document provides a quick reference to the guidance, authorization, and appropriation information found within the Fiscal Year 2021 HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.
                              -  Dec 13, 2021 
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Homeland Security Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions for Fiscal Year 2021.
                              -  Dec 13, 2021 
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                              -  Dec 13, 2021 
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This document provides a quick reference to the guidance, authorization, and appropriation information found within the Fiscal Year 2020 HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.
                              -  Dec 13, 2021 
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This document provides an overview of changes made to the Fiscal Year 2020 HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.
                              -  Dec 13, 2021 
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Homeland Security Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions for Fiscal Year 2020
                              -  Dec 13, 2021 
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This document provides guidance, authorization, and appropriation information to potential grantees of the Fiscal Year 2019 Homeland Security Grant Program.
                              -  Dec 13, 2021 
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This document provides guidance, authorization, and appropriation information to potential grantees of the Homeland Security Grant Program.
                              -  Dec 13, 2021 
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Last updated September 11, 2024

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