Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security National Training Program
🏛 Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations building and delivering national preparedness training aligned with the National Preparedness Goal. Direct beneficiaries include The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security at the University of Southern Mississippi, plus rural and tribal entities selected through competition. The program funds training that develops core capabilities in prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. Applicants must demonstrate capacity to deliver sustained, high-quality training that supports the whole-community National Preparedness System.
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Program description
Through the Continuing Training Grants (CTG) program, the Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP) plays an important role in the National Preparedness System. The CTG program supports building, sustaining, and delivering core capabilities through the development and delivery of training to achieve the National Preparedness Goal (the Goal), which is “a secure and resilient nation with the capabilities required across the whole community to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk”.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative/Training Plan
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational capacity documentation
- Letters of support from partner organizations
- Evidence of organizational experience in training delivery
Program contact
- 👤 Daphine Jackson Grantor
- 📧 femago@fema.dhs.gov
- 📞 202-604-0457
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 97.005 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$25,000,000
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$22,000,000
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$22,000,000
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$20,840,000
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$20,840,000
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$20,840,000
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$20,840,000
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$20,840,000
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$20,840,000
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$8,000,000
Top States by Funding
- TX 4 awards $68.2M
- NM 3 awards $63.7M
- LA 3 awards $63.7M
- AR 3 awards $22.4M
- KY 6 awards $20.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 97.005). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2017 | $87,000,000 | |
| 2018 | $87,000,000 | |
| 2019 | $87,000,000 | |
| 2020 | $87,000,000 | |
| 2021 | $91,000,000 | |
| 2022 | $91,000,000 | |
| 2023 est. | $95,000,000 | |
| 2024 est. | $91,000,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
The direct beneficiary is the National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security at the University of Southern Mississippi. Rural and tribal organizations may apply through a competitive selection process. Contact FEMA for specific eligibility criteria and application procedures.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is July 31, 2026. This is a fixed deadline with no rolling periods.
What activities does this grant fund?
The grant supports development and delivery of training aligned with the National Preparedness Goal. Activities include building core capabilities in prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery across the whole community.
Is cost sharing required?
No. This grant does not require cost sharing or matching funds from applicants.
What is the funding amount?
The total available funding is $5,700,000 for this fiscal year. Contact FEMA for specific award amounts per recipient or application requirements.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Align your training program directly to the National Preparedness Goal and core capabilities in your proposal.
- Demonstrate existing or planned partnerships with whole-community stakeholders (public, private, nonprofit, academic sectors).
- Clearly document how your training delivery will be sustained beyond the grant period.
- Show measurable outcomes tied to preparedness capacity improvements for your target audience.
- If rural or tribal, emphasize cultural competency and community-specific needs in your training design.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Proposals fail when they don't clearly connect training outcomes to National Preparedness Goal capabilities. Weak applications lack evidence of sustained partnerships or capacity for long-term delivery. Vague or unmeasurable training objectives and no plan for ongoing sustainability after grant funding ends.
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