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FY2024 cycle deadline (Aug 11, 2025) passed. Operation Stonegarden recurs annually as part of FEMA HSGP — FY25 NOFO issued. Check FEMA for next cycle.
Historical funding: $81,000,000 total (FY2024 allocation)
Prior eligibility: State, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies in border areas, coordinating with CBP/USBP
Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) is a federal grant program administered by FEMA through the Office of the Governor's Public Safety Office that funds enhanced border security cooperation among Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol, and state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies. The program supports joint operations to secure land and water border routes, improve intelligence sharing, and expand 287(g) screening operations within correctional facilities. In 2025, the national priority is Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement, covering training, operational coordination, and risk management. Eligible expenses include operational overtime costs, staffing support for screening activities, and training programs in immigration law, civil rights protections, and 287(g) procedures.
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