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State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (administered by FEMA through State Administrative Agencies). The State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) is a major component of the broader Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP).
It provides funding to states, which then pass through at least 80% of the funds to local and tribal governments, law enforcement, regional groups, and some non-profits (like utilities and K-12 schools). The goal is to enhance their capacity to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to the threat of terrorist attacks and other significant hazards and disasters, including funding for physical security upgrades.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States, territories, and the District of Columbia apply directly to FEMA. Most organizations apply as subrecipients through their state's process. Subrecipients can include local and tribal governments, law enforcement, regional groups, utilities, and K-12 schools. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately $373.5 million for SHSP nationwide in FY 2025 (Exact amounts vary by fiscal year and state). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) is funded by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (administered by FEMA through State Administrative Agencies). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in District of Columbia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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 (C-UAS) Grant Program (FY27) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The C-UAS Grant Program provides funding to enhance state, local, tribal, and territorial capabilities to detect, identify, track, and monitor UAS. While primarily for government entities, small businesses developing such technology could be sub-applicants or vendors to eligible government entities for the procurement of C-UAS detection equipment. The FY2027 round will be distributed broadly to all 56 states and territories.
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) - CN25 is sponsored by California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). Provides funding for physical security enhancements and related security activities to non-profit organizations that are at high risk of hate crimes or terrorist attacks due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission.
FEMA's Nonprofit Security Grant Program funds physical security for nonprofits at high risk of terrorist attack — up to $150,000 per site for target hardening. The catch: you apply through your State Administrative Agency on its calendar, not FEMA's, and the Investment Justification plus a vulnerability assessment decide everything. Here is how the FY2026 cycle is structured and how to write a fundable application.
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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