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State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA. SHSP provides foundational funding to states and territories to implement risk-driven homeland security strategies.
SHSP funds can cover equipment procurement, training, exercises, and planning, all of which apply directly to establishing or expanding a UAS program for purposes such as terrorism prevention, large-event security, and critical infrastructure protection.
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Preventing Terrorism and Targeted Violence Prevention Resource Finder Access available grant funding from the federal government to prevent targeted violence and terrorism. Federal grants fund research, new equipment, technical assistance, security enhancements, capacity building, training and exercises, victim support, mental health interventions, and more.
Funding is available for state and local governments, educators, health care practitioners, law enforcement, and others. Each set of resources below is searchable by keyword. You can also filter the results to see the resources most relevant to different stakeholder groups (key audience) and which department/agency/office provided the resource, as well as filter by subcategory.
All the information in the Prevention Resource Finder is government-owned or sponsored.
- Any - -Community Violence Prevention Grants -National Preparedness Grants -Youth Violence Prevention Grants Department/Agency/Organization - Any - Department of Education (ED) -Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) -National Institutes of Health (NIH) -Office of Surgeon General (OSG) -Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Department of Homeland Security (DHS) -Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) -Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) -Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) -Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) -Office for Partnership and Engagement (OPE) -Office for State and Local Law Enforcement (OSLLE) -Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) -U.S. Secret Service (USSS) Department of Justice (DOJ) -Civil Rights Division (CRT) -Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) -National Institute of Justice (NIJ) -Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) -Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) -Office of Justice Programs (OJP) --Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) -Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) Department of Labor (DOL) -Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Department of State (DOS) Department of the Treasury (Treasury) Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Executive Office of the President (White House) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) U.S. Institute for Peace (USIP) - Any - Faith-Based and Cultural Organizations General Public Health Care K-12 Schools/Colleges/Universities Law Enforcement Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government Oldest First Newest First Title A -> Z Title Z -> A Nonprofit Security Grant Program The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Nonprofit Security Grant Program is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and provides funding support for target hardening and other physical security enhancements and activities to nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack.
The intent is to integrate nonprofit preparedness activities with broader state and local preparedness efforts. It is also designed to promote coordination and collaboration in emergency preparedness activities among public and private community representatives, as well as state and local government agencies.
Dept/Org/Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Key Audience(s): K-12 Schools/Colleges/Universities, Faith-Based and Cultural Organizations, General Public Homeland Security Grant Program The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Homeland Security Grant Program is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The Program includes a suite of risk-based grants to assist state, local, tribal and territorial efforts in preventing, protecting against, mitigating, responding to and recovering from acts of terrorism and other threats. The State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) provides funding to support the implementation of risk-driven, capabilities-based State Homeland Security Strategies to address capability targets.
The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) provides funding to enhance regional preparedness and capabilities in designated high-threat, high-density areas. Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) provides funding to enhance cooperation and coordination among state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal law enforcement agencies to jointly enhance security along the United States land and water borders.
Dept/Org/Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Key Audience(s): Law Enforcement, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program provides funding for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; nonprofits; and institutions of higher education to establish or enhance capabilities to prevent targeted violence and terrorism.
It is the only federal grant program solely dedicated to helping local communities develop and strengthen their capabilities in this area.
Dept/Org/Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3) Key Audience(s): K-12 Schools/Colleges/Universities, Faith-Based and Cultural Organizations, Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Funding & Awards The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) National Institute of Justice (NIJ) awards grants and cooperative agreements for various research, development, and evaluation projects; and fellowship programs through competitive notices of funding opportunity.
The NIJ has historically funded projects on several topics related to targeted violence and terrorism prevention, including research on school-based hate crimes, firearm violence and mass shootings, school safety, and domestic radicalization.
Dept/Org/Agency: Department of Justice (DOJ), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Key Audience(s): K-12 Schools/Colleges/Universities, Faith-Based and Cultural Organizations, Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government, General Public, Health Care SchoolSafety. gov Grants Finder Tool SchoolSafety.
gov is a collaborative, interagency website created by the federal government to provide schools and districts with actionable recommendations to create safe and supportive learning environments for students and educators. SchoolSafety.
gov is the public website of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse (Federal Clearinghouse on School Safety Evidence-Based Practices), an interagency effort among the Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and Justice.
Dept/Org/Agency: Department of Education (ED), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Justice (DOJ) Key Audience(s): K-12 Schools/Colleges/Universities, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government Report: Domestic Violent Extremism Poses Heightened Threat in 2021 This Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) assessment was drafted by the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and includes contributions from the Central Intelligence Agency and the Defense Intelligence Agency.
All agencies involved are mindful of the duty to respect privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties and to act within the authorities granted to them as they seek to put together as complete an intelligence and analytic picture as is possible.
Dept/Org/Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) Key Audience(s): Faith-Based and Cultural Organizations, General Public, Health Care, K-12 Schools/Colleges/Universities, Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program The Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and provides funding directly to eligible tribes to strengthen their capacities to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to potential terrorist attacks.
Dept/Org/Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Key Audience(s): State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government Transit Security Grant Program The Transit Security Grant Program is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and provides funding to eligible public transportation systems (which include intra-city bus, ferries and all forms of passenger rail) to protect critical transportation infrastructure and the travelling public from terrorism, and to increase transportation infrastructure resilience.
Dept/Org/Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Key Audience(s): State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research funds opportunities for violence prevention research.
Dept/Org/Agency: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH) Key Audience(s): Faith-Based and Cultural Organizations, General Public, Health Care, K-12 Schools/Colleges/Universities, Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Funding and Partnership Opportunities The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) offers a variety of opportunities for engagement, including requests for information, calls for proposals, and announcements of other funding and unfunded partnerships.
S&T regularly funds opportunities for terrorism and targeted violence research.
Dept/Org/Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Key Audience(s): Faith-Based and Cultural Organizations, General Public, Health Care, K-12 Schools/Colleges/Universities, Law Enforcement, Mental Health/Behavioral Health/Human Services, State/Local/Tribal/Territorial Government IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1. Do not report suspicious activity to the Department of Homeland Security.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: All states and territories. Local governments must apply as subgrantees through their state's homeland security office. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $500,000 (typical UAS project funding). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) is funded by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA. This program supports state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in developing capabilities to detect, identify, track, and mitigate unauthorized drone activity. For FY 2027, the funding will be distributed broadly to all 56 states and territories to support nationwide detection, tracking, and response capabilities. Eligible uses include establishing or expanding drone detection systems, regional response protocol coordination, personnel training, and technology acquisition. Government agencies, including public safety agencies, are eligible.
Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA. The Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grants support projects that enhance the safety of the public and firefighters from fire and related hazards. This program specifically allocates funding for fire prevention research and firefighter safety, health, and wellness programs.
Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA. The SAFER program provides funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to increase the number of trained frontline firefighters available in communities. This includes funds for hiring, recruitment, and retention, which can indirectly support first responder wellness by addressing staffing shortages.
The FY2026 Homeland Security Grant Program puts more than $1 billion across three programs — State Homeland Security Program, Urban Area Security Initiative ($584M across 44 cities), and Operation Stonegarden — with a July 24, 2026 deadline. But the money comes fenced: 30% to National Priority Areas, 35% to law-enforcement terrorism prevention, plus new 10% border and 3% election minimums. Here is how the spending mandates actually stack, who is eligible, and how to build an Investment Justification that survives them.
Read articleFEMA's FY2027 C-UAS Grant Program (DHS-27-GPD-161-00-99) closes November 16, 2026. Every state gets a $3.325 million floor, but only about $74 million is competitive, and most of it is steered toward LA28 and the torch relay.
Read articleFEMA's FY2026 Homeland Security Grant Program makes more than $1 billion available for terrorism prevention and preparedness — but for the first time ties eligibility to election-security measures: hand-marked paper ballots, 5% post-election audits, and citizenship verification through the SAVE system within 120 days. Local-government groups are calling it federal overreach that could divert 20% of state grants from bomb squads and active-shooter readiness. Applications are due July 24, 2026. This is the full breakdown of the conditions, the money at stake, the controversy, and how state and local applicants should navigate it.
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