State Border Security Reinforcement Fund
This grant funds state and local efforts to build border barriers, detect and interdict illegal activity, and relocate individuals unlawfully present in the U.S., under the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Funder: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Due Dates: August 3, 2026 (Investment Justification deadline) | September 17, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $9,985,436,000 total program funding; no specified award ceiling; up to 50 awards; typical project period through September 30, 2034.
Summary: Supports state-led construction, infrastructure, and enforcement projects to enhance U.S. southern border security, including retroactive and forward-looking activities.
Key Information: Only State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) in U.S. states are eligible to apply directly; local governments may participate as subrecipients.
Description
The State Border Security Reinforcement Fund (SBSRF) is a major federal initiative designed to strengthen border security at the state and local levels along the U.S. southern border. Administered by FEMA, the program funds both new (forward-looking) and eligible past (retroactive, from January 20, 2021) activities, empowering states and local governments to address evolving security threats. Allowable activities include construction or deployment of physical barriers, ground preparation, detection and interdiction of illicit substances and criminal aliens, and relocation of unlawfully present aliens. The program emphasizes coordination with federal agencies, compliance with federal procurement and environmental requirements, and supports both infrastructure and operational enhancements.
