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 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) is a core assistance program that provides funding to support the implementation of risk-driven, capabilities-based State Homeland Security Strategies to address capability targets.
The goal of SHSP is to support statewide and state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments in building, enhancing, and sustaining the capabilities needed to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism. SHSP funding is intended to help SLTT agencies address capability gaps identified through the THIRA/SPR process, as well as prioritize resources toward high-impact security focus areas, known as NPAs.
The following are the five priority areas for FY 2025, along with the minimum corresponding percentage of funds that each recipient will be required to allocate. Recipients must allocate at least 30% of their SHSP funds to the five NPAs:
- Enhancing the protection of soft targets and crowded places (This includes faith-based organizations and election sites) - No minimum percent
- Supporting Homeland Security Task Forces and fusion centers - No minimum percent
- Enhancing and integrating cybersecurity resiliency - No minimum percent
- Enhancing election security - At least 3%
- Border Crisis Response and Enforcement Support - At least 10%
DHS/FEMA expects that national priorities will continue to be included in future years, evolving as threats change and capability gaps are addressed. Applicants are strongly encouraged to start planning now to sustain existing capabilities using funding sources other than DHS preparedness grants.
A state or 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 FY24 allocation to the State Homeland Security Program was $373,500,000. State allocations can be found on page 5 here: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_gpd-fy24-preparedness-grants-ib.pdf
The FY23 allocation to the State Homeland Security Program was $415,000,000.
The FY22 allocation to the State Homeland Security Program was $415,000,000.
The FY21 allocation to the State Homeland Security Program was $415,000,000.
Additional Information
For FY 2025, each SHSP 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.
Eligibility Details
Awards are made to State Administrative Agencies (SAA's) of all 56 states and territories. State agencies, local law enforcement agencies, and other nonprofit organizations may apply to states for sub-grants.
Deadline Details
SAA's are to apply to FEMA on behalf of state and local agencies by August 11, 2025. 2025 application guidance can be found in the grants.gov posting. Local deadlines vary based on state administration.
Award Details
Up to $373,500,000 is available in total funding for FY25. SHSP funds are based on risk as determined by FEMA's relative risk methodology and statutory minimums pursuant to the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended. A list of state allocations for 2025 is available on page 51 in the official program guidance.
Each SAA must obligate at least 80% of the funds awarded under SHSP to local units of government within 45 days of receipt of the funds. Cost sharing/matching is not required. Project periods will extend 36-months, starting September 1, 2025.
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