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Centers for Homeland Security is sponsored by HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF. The goal of the DHS Centers of Excellence (COE) program is to engage the academic community to conduct strategic and innovative research and education in support of DHS's strategic mission goals. The overarching objectives of the COE program are to: (1) develop and transition impactful mission-relevant science and technology; (2) create strategic partnerships among universities, commercial interests, and public agencies; (3) educate the next generation of homeland security technical experts; and (4) train the current workforce in the latest scientific applications. DHS COEs are multidisciplinary, university-led consortia that engage leading experts to conduct groundbreaking research on threats facing the Homeland. The DHS COEs work closely with DHS Components, as well as other homeland security operators at state, local, and tribal levels to research, develop and transition mission-relevant science and technology solutions. Additionally, the DHS COEs also work to educate the current and next generation of highly skilled homeland security science and engineering professionals. To accomplish this objective, DHS S&T has developed the following DHS Centers of Excellence (COEs) and associated objectives: The Arctic Domain Awareness Center: Addressing Rapid Changes through Technology, Innovation, and Collaboration (ADAC-ARCTIC) conducts research and education activities to addresses critical gaps for federal state, local and tribal operators with Arctic homeland security missions, tackling challenges such as maritime safety, infrastructure protection, and emergency response. The Center for Accelerating Operational Efficiency (CAOE) develops enhanced analytic tools to enable homeland security operators to realize achievable improvements in operational efficiency, and to support real-time decisions related to homeland security threats and hazards. The research will aid in identifying the economic impact of security threats and hazards, and to critically assess risks to operators missions and the people and property they protect. The Cross Border Threat Screening and Supply Chain Defense (CBTS) Center develops solutions, protocols, and capabilities that detect, assess, and respond to known and unknown biological threats and hazards that could adversely impact the Nation’s people, agriculture, and economy. The Criminal Investigations and Network Analysis (CINA) Center provides solutions to Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement that enhance investigation strategies to counter the proliferation of transnational criminal networks, cross-border criminal activities, and the growth in criminal use and exploitation of the cyber domain. The Critical Infrastructure Resilience Institute (CIRI) conducts research that enhances the ability to prepare and more rapidly recover from catastrophic disruptions, supporting DHS, State, Local and industry partners ability to solve complex, interdisciplinary challenges that affect critical infrastructure. The Coastal Resilience Center (CRC) conducts research that strengthens the Nation’s ability to safeguard people, infrastructure, and economies from catastrophic hazards such as floods and hurricanes. The overarching goal of the Center is to advance the understanding of coastal hazards and support successful planning and recovery by the public and private entities most impacted by these events. The Soft-target Engineering to Neutralize the Threat Reality (SENTRY) Center focuses efforts to protect transportation environments and public venues, improving systems of collaboration across the many public and private entities, mainly at the state and local levels, as well as producing new engineering approaches to securing crowded spaces with novel design concepts. The goal of SENTRY is to advance research that safeguards spaces where traditional methods to physical security are impractical to implement at scale. The National Counterterrorism Innovation, Technology, and Education (NCITE) Center conducts research and develops solutions, tools, and capabilities to support homeland security and law enforcement operations at Federal, State and Local levels to detect, assess, and respond to terrorist activities that would harm the people, infrastructure and economy of the United States. This listing is currently active. Program number: 97.061. Last updated on 2025-06-30.
Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $15,000,000 (2026).; eligibility guidance Eligible applicants are accredited U.S. institutions of higher education. Eligible applicant types include: Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other public institution/organization, U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals).
Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are accredited U.S. institutions of higher education. Eligible applicant types include: Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Other public institution/organization, U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Recent federal obligations suggest $15,000,000 (2026). Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Port Security Grant Program is sponsored by HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF. Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) is one of four grant programs that constitute DHS/FEMA’s focus on transportation infrastructure security activities. These grant programs are part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by the Administration to help strengthen the nation’s critical infrastructure against risks associated with potential terrorist attacks. The PSGP provides funds to state, local, and private sector maritime partners to support increased port-wide risk management and protect critical surface transportation infrastructure from acts of terrorism, major disasters, and other emergencies. Performance Measures: Performance metrics for this program are as follows: • Procured equipment placed into services • Threats/Risks/Vulnerability assessments conducted and documented • Emergency plans developed and documented • Exercises executed • Resources/capabilities tested • After/action reports developed (post-real-life events and exercise) • State and local partners trained • State and local participants coordinate with USCG and Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC) This listing is currently active. Program number: 97.056. Last updated on 2023-09-01. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Recent federal obligations suggest $100,000,000 (2024).; eligibility guidance Government - General, Non-Government - General, Quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization All entities subject to an AMSP, as defined by 46 U.S.C. § 70103(b), may apply for PSGP funding. Eligible applicants include but are not limited to port authorities, facility operators, and state and local government agencies. A facility operator owns, leases, or operates any structure or facility of any kind located in, on, under, or adjacent to any waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. Examples of facility operators include, but are not limited to terminal operators, ferry systems, bar/harbor pilots, and merchant’s exchanges. Eligible applicant types include: Government - General, Non-Government - General, Quasi-public nonprofit institution/organization. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
National Computer Forensics Institute Facility Expansion Grant Program is sponsored by HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF. The objective is the expansion of the National Computer Forensics Institute's (NCFI) current facility at Hoover, Alabama. This grant is for the creation of three 35-person classrooms, a 250-person auditorium, and 20 administrative offices for additional staffing. This listing is currently active. Program number: 97.142. Last updated on 2024-10-16. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Funding amounts vary by year and recipient.; eligibility guidance Applicants must have legal authority to modify NCFI's existing facility at the Public Safety Center in Hoover, Alabama. Eligible applicant types include: Profit organization. Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
Shelter and Services Program – Competitive is sponsored by HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF. SSP provides funding to non-federal entities that serve noncitizen migrants recently released from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) custody. SSP awards can fund shelter, food, transportation, acute medical care, personal hygiene supplies, and labor necessary to manage these services. SSP funding allows non-federal entities to increase their shelter capacity through renovations and modifications to existing facilities to serve noncitizen migrants released from DHS custody. Performance Measures Performance measures for FY 2024 SSP are: Number of meals provided; Number of nights of lodging provided; Number of noncitizen migrants transported; Number of acute medical care items provided, by type; Number of personal hygiene supplies provided, by type; Number of hours of labor paid to manage cases to provide these services; Number of clothing items provided; Number of noncitizen migrants served through translation services; Number of noncitizen migrants served through outreach activities; and Number of renovation or modifications to existing facilities projects completed. This listing is currently active. Program number: 97.149. Last updated on 2024-10-18. Application snapshot: target deadline rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows; published funding information Funding amounts vary by year and recipient.; eligibility guidance Eligible applicant types include: Non-Government - General, State, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals). Use the official notice and source links for final requirements, attachment checklists, allowable costs, and submission instructions before applying.
