Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
🏛 Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Jul 15, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for state, tribal, territorial, and local government agencies to strengthen homeland security capacity. State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) apply on behalf of their jurisdictions across all three components: State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP), Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), and Operation Stonegarden (OPSG). Activities include implementing capabilities-based strategies, addressing terrorism prevention and catastrophic event preparedness, and enhancing border security coordination. Geographic scope is nationwide, though UASI focuses on designated high-risk urban areas.
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Program description
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) strengthens the nation’s capacity to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events through the following three components: the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSP), the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), and Operation Stonegarden (OPSG). SHSP supports the implementation of risk-driven, capabilities-based State Homeland Security Strategies to address capability targets. UASI focuses on high-risk Urban Area efforts to address their unique security needs. OPSG enhances cooperation and coordination among state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal law enforcement agencies to jointly enhance security along the United States land and water borders.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Application through eGrants system (SAA submits)
- Homeland Security Strategy alignment document
- Risk assessment or threat analysis
- Project narrative and goals
- Budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of local coordination
- Capability targets addressed
Program contact
- 👤 Daphine Jackson Grantor
- 📧 femago@fema.dhs.gov
- 📞 202-604-0457
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 97.067 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$258,170,319
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$258,160,920
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$248,110,100
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$244,828,284
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$219,962,116
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$202,198,718
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$197,870,529
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$192,392,457
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$182,068,773
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$177,288,754
Top States by Funding
- NY 6 awards $1,362.3M
- CA 5 awards $951.8M
- TX 4 awards $405.8M
- IL 3 awards $195.9M
- DC 4 awards $193.4M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 97.067). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2019 | $425,000,000 | |
| 2020 | $1,135,000,000 | |
| 2021 | $1,135,000,000 | |
| 2022 | $1,135,000,000 | |
| 2023 est. | $1,135,000,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,008,000,000 | |
| 2025 est. | $1,008,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
State Administrative Agencies apply on behalf of eligible state, local, tribal, and territorial jurisdictions. Individual communities and tribes apply through their state's SAA.
What is the deadline?
The FY 2026 application deadline is July 24, 2026. This is a fixed annual deadline tied to the fiscal year.
What activities can funding support?
Grants support homeland security capacity building: terrorism prevention, disaster preparedness, emergency response capabilities, and border security coordination. Equipment, training, planning, and personnel costs are eligible.
Is this grant competitive?
Yes. While formula allocations exist for SHSP, UASI funds are highly competitive based on risk assessments and demonstrated security needs.
What funding levels can we expect?
Total FY 2026 funding is $1.064 billion across three components. Individual awards vary significantly based on jurisdiction risk level and population.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Coordinate early with your State Administrative Agency. SAAs manage all applications and have internal review timelines before the federal deadline.
- Tailor your proposal to address specific, documented security risks in your jurisdiction. Vague threat assessments weaken competitiveness.
- For UASI (urban areas), emphasize regional coordination benefits and how your project addresses multi-jurisdiction resilience needs.
- Align your project with your state's current Homeland Security Strategy. Demonstrate how your work implements established capability targets.
- Include measurable outcomes and performance metrics. Reviewers prioritize projects with clear, trackable results.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting directly to FEMA instead of through your State Administrative Agency. All applications must route through SAAs. Not connecting your project to documented security risks or capability gaps. Vague, generic proposals without jurisdiction-specific threat analysis won't compete. Failing to demonstrate regional coordination or multi-agency partnerships where applicable.
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