Financial Assistance for Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention

Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention
CFDA 97.132 Active Grant
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$18M FY2026
$20M
FY24
$18M
FY25
$18M
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 Supported 40 local prevention projects; trained 2,000 professionals in threat assessment; launched 10 new community intervention teams.

Program Objective

The goal of the TVTP Grant Program is to help recipients develop sustainable, multidisciplinary TVTP capabilities in local communities, pilot innovative prevention approaches, and identify prevention practices that can be replicated at minimal cost in communities across the country.

Objectives: The TVTP Grant Program provides resources that support the eligible recipients in meeting the following objectives:
a. Preventing Radicalization and Violence: Identifying and addressing factors that contribute to individuals or groups engaging in targeted violence or terrorism.
b. Community-Based Approach: Partnering with local communities, organizations, and stakeholders to build resilience and enhance local prevention frameworks.
c. Capacity Building: Providing training, resources, and technical assistance to equip communities, law enforcement, and other stakeholders with tools to identify and mitigate threats.
d. Public Awareness: Raising awareness about the risks of targeted violence and terrorism and promoting early intervention strategies.
e. Collaboration Across Sectors: Encouraging partnerships between federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as private sector and non-governmental organizations.
f. Research and Innovation: Supporting evidence-based research to understand.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • U.S. State Government
  • Local
  • State
  • Territorial
  • Tribal
  • Local Government Consortium
  • U.S. Territory Government
  • Tribal Government (other)
  • Nonprofit Organization

State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals).

How to Apply

Award Procedure

FEMA:
• Publishes the TVTP NOFO.
• Receives and reviews applications via FEMA GO.
• Conducts federal review, including risk-based scoring and security checks.
• Issues notices of award to recipients, who may make subawards to partners.
Recipients:
• Manage application processes and deadlines.
• Score and rank applications using FEMA criteria.
• Submit required documents to FEMA.
• Administer subawards, monitor subrecipients, and ensure compliance with federal requirements.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: From 30 to 60 days
  • Appeal: From 15 to 30 days

Please refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity for deadline submission.

Program details & compliance

Description

TVTP is a grant program that help recipients develop sustainable, multidisciplinary TVTP capabilities in local communities, pilot innovative prevention approaches, and identify prevention practices that can be replicated at minimal cost in communities across the country.

Mission Categories

Primary: Emergency Preparedness

Other categories:
Crime PreventionCivil Defense

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

A completed TVTP application package includes a narrative, budget and Investment Justification (IJ). Evidence of risk or need for prevention programming must be included. Any additional forms, certifications, or state-specific documents required by FEMA.

Required Documentation

Refer to funding opportunity announcement www.grants.gov

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual, Determined at Time of Award, Project Closeout
Records Retention
36 months

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Center for Prevention Programs and Partnership — Office of Terrorism Prevention Partnerships
2022828000
2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20528
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-07-30. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-08-08 03:03:15.