CFDA#
97.067
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Funder Type
Federal Government
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IT Classification
B - Readily funds technology as part of an award
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Authority
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Summary
The goal for the UASI program is to enhance the security and resilience of high-risk urban areas by building, sustaining, and improving capabilities to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism. This goal focuses on enabling urban areas to address identified security gaps, increase interagency coordination, and strengthen critical infrastructure protection to reduce vulnerabilities in locations facing heightened risks.
The following are the five priority areas for FY 2025 that each recipient will be required to allocate:
- Enhancing the protection of soft targets and crowded places (This includes faith-based organizations and election sites)
- Supporting Homeland Security Task Forces and fusion centers
- Enhancing and integrating cybersecurity resiliency
- Enhancing election security
- Border Crisis Response and Enforcement Support
Recipients must allocate at least 30% of their UASI funds to the five NPAs.
A high-risk urban area must allocate the remaining 70 percent of their funding to gaps identified through their Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR) process. Likewise, there are several enduring security needs that crosscut the homeland security enterprise to which recipients should consider allocating funding across core capability gaps and national priorities. The following are enduring needs that help recipients implement a comprehensive approach to securing communities:
- Effective planning
- Training and awareness campaigns
- Equipment and capital projects
- Exercises
History of Funding
The FY25 allocation for the Urban Areas Security Initiative was $553,500,000. Urban Area allocations can be found on page 6 here: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_gpd_fy25-prep-grant-ib-534.pdf
The FY24 allocation for the Urban Areas Security Initiative was $553,500,000. Urban Area allocations can be found on page 6 here: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_gpd-fy24-preparedness-grants-ib.pdf
The FY23 allocation for the Urban Areas Security Initiative was $615,000,000.
The FY22 allocation for the Urban Areas Security Initiative was $615,000,000.
The FY21 allocation for the Urban Areas Security Initiative was $615,000,000.
Additional Information
For FY 2025, each UASI recipient is required to submit an Investment Justification (IJ) for the NPAs with minimum spend requirements (i.e., Enhancing Election Security and Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement). The investments must also account for at least the relevant minimum percentage of the applicant's SHSP allocations. SAAs may submit complete project-level information at the time of application, including the NPA IJs, but are not required to do so.
Per FEMA policy, the purchase of weapons and weapons accessories, including ammunition, is not allowed with HSGP funds. Unauthorized exercise-related costs include:
- Reimbursement for the maintenance or wear and tear costs of general use vehicles (e.g., construction vehicles), medical supplies, and emergency response apparatus (e.g., fire trucks, ambulances); and
- Equipment that is purchased for permanent installation and/or use, beyond the scope of the conclusion of the exercise (e.g., electronic messaging sign).
- HSGP funds may not be used to support the hiring of sworn public safety officers for purposes of fulfilling traditional public safety duties or to supplant traditional public safety positions and responsibilities.
Equipment allowability is based on the Authorized Equipment List (AEL) available at: https://www.fema.gov/authorized-equipment-list
Eligibility Details
Awards are made to State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) that house identified the urban areas. State agencies, local law enforcement agencies, and other nonprofit organizations may apply to states for sub-grants.
Deadline Details
SAA's were to apply to FEMA on behalf of state and local agencies by August 15, 2025. Local deadlines vary based on state administration.
Award Details
Up to $553,500,000 is available in total funding for FY25. UASI funds are allocated based on DHS/FEMA's risk methodology. THIRA/SPR results do not impact grant allocations or awards. A list of the 44 eligible urban areas for 2025 is available on page 54 of the Program Guidance found in the grants.gov posting or here. Cost sharing/matching is not required. Project periods will extend up to 36-months, starting September 1, 2025.
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