Open for Business - Grants

The Department of Homeland Security enhances the ability of states, local and tribal jurisdictions, and other regional authorities in the preparation, prevention, and response to terrorist attacks and other disasters, by distributing grant funds. Localities can use grants for planning, equipment, training and exercise needs.

State, Local and Tribal Grant Programs

Homeland Security Grants 

• The State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program (UASI)
• The Citizen Corps Program
• The Metropolitan Medical Response System (MMRS)
• Operation Stonegarden (OPSG)

Preparedness Grants (Formerly Infrastructure Protection Programs)

• Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP):
  • Freight Rail Security Grant Program (FRSGP)
  • Intercity Passenger Rail (Amtrak)
• Intercity Bus Security Grant Program (IBSGP)
• Trucking Security Program (TSP)
• Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)
• Buffer Zone Protection Program (BZPP)
• Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program
• Interoperable Emergency Communications Grant Program (IECGP)
• Driver’s License Security Grant Program (DLSGP)

Other Grants

• State Homeland Security Program - Tribal (SHSP Tribal)
• Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program (UASI) Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
• Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP)
• Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP)
• Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG)

FEMA oversees the distribution of these grants. More information on these and other grants at FEMA.

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Find and Apply for Grants

• FEMA Grants and Assistance Programs
• Transportation Security Administration Grant Programs
• Grants.gov, a government-wide system used by federal agencies for posting grant announcements and online grant submissions.
• Consumer Alert: Marketing of Grant Information

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Grant Administration Resources

• Statement Regarding Implementation of Standard Terms and Conditions for Research Grants
• Financial Management Guide (PDF, 63 pages - 284 KB)  
• OMB Circular A-133 Audit Guidance
• Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Crosswalk (PDF, 14 pages - 120 KB)

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