Urban Area Security Initiative
The Urban Area Security Initiative funds local agencies in major Texas cities to enhance terrorism preparedness, response, and resilience through targeted support and capability-building.
Funder: Government of Texas
Due Dates: Not specified; check program page for annual or current cycle updates
Funding Amounts: Over $25,000 per award; actual amounts vary by project and availability
Summary: Supports local agencies in Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington, Houston, and San Antonio to strengthen terrorism prevention and response capabilities.
Key Information: Only agencies in FEMA-identified Texas urban areas are eligible.
Description
The Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) provides targeted funding to enhance terrorism preparedness and response in three high-threat, high-density urban areas in Texas: Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington, Houston, and San Antonio. Administered by the Office of the Governor, this program aims to help local agencies build, sustain, and deliver the core capabilities needed to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. The initiative is part of the broader Terrorism Preparedness Programs portfolio and is designed to strengthen urban resilience against complex security threats.
