Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Performance Measures for FY 2025 THSGP are:
1. Percentage of high priority capabilities, as identified by Tribal Nations in their THIRA/SPR submissions, that are built or sustained prior to award closeout (25%).
2. Percentage of projects that address one or more capability gaps identified by Tribal Nations in their THIRA/SPR submissions (50%).
3. Percentage of projects that address one or more of the National Priority Areas (NPA) (10%).
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
Sub applicants and Subawards are not allowed.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Before accepting the award, the AOR/Recipient should carefully read the award package. The award package includes instructions on administering the grant award and the terms and conditions associated with responsibilities under federal awards. Recipients must accept all conditions in the NOFO and the Preparedness Grants Manual as well as any specific terms and conditions in the Notice of Award to receive an award under this program. See the Preparedness Grants Manual for information on Notice of Award. FEMA will provide the federal award package to the applicant electronically via FEMA GO. Award packages include an Award Letter, Summary Award Memo, Agreement Articles, and Obligating Document. An email notification of the award package will be sent through FEMA’s grant application system to the AOR that submitted the application. Recipients must accept their awards no later than 60 days from the award date. The recipient shall notify FEMA of its intent to accept and proceed with work under the award 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through the FEMA GO system and all other conditions of the award have been satisfied or until the award is otherwise rescinded.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 specified timeframe may result in a loss of funds.
Decision Timeline
- Renewal interval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance
Description
The Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program provides funds to eligible entities to support tribal efforts to achieve core capabilities related to preventing, preparing for, protecting against, mitigating and responding to acts of terrorism.
Mission Categories
Primary: Emergency Preparedness
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
There may be limitations on the use of THSGP funds for the following categories of costs:
• Management and Administration
• Planning
• Organization
• Equipment
• Training
• Exercises
• Maintenance and Sustainment
• Critical Emergency Supplies
• Construction and Renovation.
For additional details on restrictions on the use of funds, please refer to the FY 2025 THSGP NOFO.
Required Documentation
In FY 2025, applicants must self-certify as to whether they meet the eligibility requirements. Self-certification will be provided on the THSGP Eligibility Certification Form as part of the application Investment Justification (IJ). Additionally, DHS/FEMA will verify grant recipient eligibility against these criteria. Any questions
regarding an applicant’s proximity to a Critical Infrastructure site, as described in the eligibility criteria, may be directed to FEMA Grants News by e-mail at fema-grants-news@fema.dhs.gov or by phone at (800) 368-6498, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements