The Homeland Security Grant 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. This grant provides grantees with the resources required for implementation of the National Preparedness System and working toward the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation.
FEMA is undertaking a comprehensive, coordinated and collaborative review of the State Homeland Security Program and Urban Area Security Initiative risk methodology, including soliciting feedback from our stakeholders to develop recommendations for future modifications to the methodology.
Responses are due no later than 5 p.m. ET on March 11, 2022.
Individual Grant Programs
Together, these three grant programs comprise the Homeland Security Grant Program and fund a range of preparedness activities, including planning, organization, equipment purchase, training, exercises, and management and administration across all core capabilities and mission areas.
State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
This program provides funding to support the implementation of risk-driven, capabilities-based State Homeland Security Strategies to address capability targets.
Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
This program provides funding to enhance regional preparedness and capabilities in designated high-threat, high-density areas.
Operation Stonegarden (OPSG)
This program 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.
Recipients seeking guidance on policies and procedures for managing preparedness grants should reference this manual for program-specific information as well as overall guidance on rules and regulations.
Fiscal Years
Notice of Funding Opportunity and Supporting Documents
You may access the Fiscal Year 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program Notice of Funding Opportunity and ancillary documents that provide additional information and resources.
The Notice of Funding Opportunity is also available at Grants.gov.
FY 2021
Total funding available in FY 2021: $1,120,000,000.
- State Homeland Security Program: $415,000,000
- Urban Area Security Initiative: $615,000,000
- Operation Stonegarden: $90,000,000
FY 2019
Total funding available in FY 2019: $1,095,000,000.
- State Homeland Security Program: $415,000,000
- Urban Area Security Initiative: $590,000,000
- Operation Stonegarden: $90,000,000
FY 2017
Total funding available in FY 2017:$25,000,000.
Total funding available in FY 2017: $1,037,000,000.
- State Homeland Security Program: $402,000,000
- Urban Area Security Initiative: $580,000,000
- Operation Stonegarden: $55,000,000
FY 2020
Total funding available in FY 2020: $1,120,000,000.
- State Homeland Security Program: $415,000,000
- Urban Area Security Initiative: $615,000,000
- Operation Stonegarden: $90,000,000
FY 2018
Total funding available in FY 2018: $60,000,000.
Total funding available in FY 2018: $1,067,000,000
- State Homeland Security Program: $402,000,000
- Urban Area Security Initiative: $580,000,000
- Operation Stonegarden: $85,000,000
FY 2016
Total funding available in FY 2016: $1,037,000,000
- State Homeland Security Program: $402,000,000
- Urban Area Security Initiative: $580,000,000
- Operation Stonegarden: $55,000,000