Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)

Background
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is one of three grant programs part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by DHS to help strengthen the nation’s communities against potential terrorist attacks. The purpose of the HSGP is to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and other catastrophic events and to prepare the Nation for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of the United States. The HSGP provides funding to implement investments that build, sustain, and deliver the 32 core capabilities essential to achieving the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient Nation.

Grant Details
The HSGP comprises the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), and Operation Stonegarden (OPSG). The grant aims to fund SLTT efforts and strengthen capabilities of SLTT governments to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to terrorist attacks and other threats. It also focuses on enhancing information sharing, collaboration, cybersecurity, election security, community preparedness, resilience, and combating domestic violent extremism. Recipients are required to allocate a total of 30% of their SHSP and UASI award funds across six National Priority Areas.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this grant is 36 months from 09/01/2024 to 08/31/2027.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include state, local, tribal, and territorial governments as well as nonprofits. There are specific eligibility criteria such as National Incident Management System (NIMS) Implementation, Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) Membership, Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA), and Cost Share or Match requirements.

Grant Value
$1,008,000,000 is available for the FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program. Projected Number of Awards: 56.