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: July 6, 2026 (projected/full application deadline) | August 3, 2026 (current closing date, full application due by 5:00 PM ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $9,985,436,000 total; 1–50 awards expected; no cost share required; award size varies by project.
Summary: Supports state-led and local subrecipient projects to enhance border security, including barrier construction, interdiction, and relocation activities.
Key Information: Only State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) may apply directly; local governments may participate as subrecipients.
Description
The State Border Security Reinforcement Fund (SBSRF) is a major federal initiative administered by FEMA to address urgent border security needs at both state and local levels. Established under the Working Families Tax Cut Act of 2025, this program funds projects that reinforce the U.S. southern border through construction activities, detection and interdiction of illicit substances and unlawful entrants, and relocation operations. The SBSRF features both forward-looking and retroactive funding pathways, allowing reimbursement for eligible costs incurred from January 20, 2021, onward. Only State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) can submit applications, but local governments may participate as subrecipients. The program prioritizes projects that align with federal border enforcement priorities and demonstrate robust operational capacity and interagency coordination.
