Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
The FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program funds state, urban, and border security initiatives to help prevent, prepare for, and respond to terrorism and major disasters in the U.S.
Funder: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Due Dates: July 24, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,064,000,000 total funding for FY 2026; individual awards vary by program and jurisdiction
Summary: Supports state and local efforts to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to terrorism and catastrophic events through three major grant components.
Key Information: Application must be submitted by the State Administrative Agency (SAA); no cost share required.
Description
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is a major federal initiative administered by FEMA to enhance the nation's capacity to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism and other catastrophic incidents. The program consists of three primary grant components:
- State Homeland Security Program (SHSP): Supports implementation of state homeland security strategies to address capability targets.
- Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI): Focuses on high-risk urban areas and their unique security needs.
- Operation Stonegarden (OPSG): Enhances cooperation among law enforcement agencies to strengthen security along U.S. land and water borders.
Funding is provided to State Administrative Agencies (SAAs), which then distribute subawards to eligible local, tribal, territorial, and other entities. The program emphasizes risk-driven, capabilities-based planning and investment, with required focus areas including law enforcement terrorism prevention, cybersecurity, election security, and border security.
