Fiscal Year 2025 Detention Support Grant Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The Program goal is to support detention activities carried out by non-federal entities and increase the detention capacity of States and local governments.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Government (general)
Non-federal entities as defined in 2 C.F.R. § 200.1 are eligible. The State of Florida Division of Emergency Management is the sole eligible applicant.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Eligible applicants will apply for assistance using FEMA Grant Outcomes (FEMA GO). 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
Award Procedure
Notification of award approval is made via the FEMA GO system through automatic electronic mail to the recipient’s authorized official listed in the initial application. The recipient should follow the directions in the notification to confirm acceptance of the award. Recipients must accept their awards no later than 15 days from the award date. The recipient shall notify FEMA of its intent to accept and proceed with work under the award or provide a notice of intent to decline through the FEMA GO system. Funds will remain on hold until the recipient accepts the award through the FEMA GO system and all other conditions of the award have been satisfied or until the award is otherwise rescinded. Failure to accept a grant award within the 15-day timeframe may result in a loss of funds.
July 31, 2025- September 30, 2025
Program details & compliance
Description
This program will provide financial assistance through grants to non-federal entities to shelter aliens in a detention environment until transfer to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. This will relieve overcrowding in the U.S. Custom and Border Protection’s short-term holding facilities, further the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s immigration enforcement plans and complement U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operational priorities.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Recipients and subrecipients may use grant funds for the costs of sheltering aliens in a detained environment. Eligible applicants should refer to the FY 2025 Detention Support Grant Program Guidance document to identify all allowable activities.
Required Documentation
Eligible applicants should refer to the FY 2025 Detention Support Grant Program Guidance document to identify all required content of an application.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements