Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training Grant Program

Supplemental Public Sector Training (SPST) Grant Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). This program extends the HMEP grant by funding national nonprofit fire service organizations to train instructors who then provide training to public-sector hazmat responders or those tasked with responding to accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials.

FY 2025 Community Safety Grant (CSG) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA). CS - Community Safety Grants provide funding to nonprofit organizations whose mission includes activities to enhance the capability of communities to prepare for and respond to hazmat accidents and incidents.

California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) is a grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services that funds target hardening and security enhancements for nonprofit organizations at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. Awards of up to $200,000 per organization are available, with $76 million allocated in the latest funding round. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating in California. Funded activities include physical security improvements and vulnerability assessments to protect against threats. The program requires applicants to complete a Vulnerability Assessment Worksheet as part of the application process. Support services applicants had an extended deadline of January 12, 2026. Interested nonprofits should consult Cal OES for future application cycles and updated grant rules and regulations.

FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) – Mississippi is a grant from the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS) that funds local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency operations agencies for homeland security preparedness. FEMA-provided funds can be used for equipment, training, exercises, and supplies to protect against terrorism and other threats. The FY26 application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026, and applications are submitted via the MOHS JotForm portal. National priorities require allocating at least 10% toward border crisis response and 3% toward election security. Sub-applications are accepted from local, state, and tribal entities within Mississippi. Contact mohsgrants@dps.ms.gov for program inquiries.