On June 24, FEMA published funding opportunities across seven preparedness grant programs, making more than $1.5 billion available to protect communities across the country from terrorism and other urgent threats. Through its preparedness grant programs, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and FEMA empower community leaders and infrastructure owners to take bold, proactive steps to strengthen their resilience. By strategically aligning funding with identified risk and core national security priorities, these grant programs contribute to a stronger and more secure nation.
FEMA made more than $1 billion available through its Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program funding opportunities. This program enables state, territorial, Tribal Nation and local governments to build local capacity to prevent, protect against and respond to acts of terrorism. The Homeland Security Grant Program includes three separate grant programs: the State Homeland Security Program, the Urban Area Security Initiative and Operation Stonegarden. Recipients of the State Homeland Security Program and the Urban Area Security Initiative funding are expected to align projects along core national security priorities identified by the Secretary of Homeland Security. For FY 2026, those priorities include improving coordination among law enforcement agencies, strengthening cybersecurity of critical infrastructure, protecting the integrity of American elections, supporting border security efforts and enhancing the protection of crowded spaces like concerts or parades.
In addition to the Homeland Security Grant Program, FEMA also made more than $500 million available through six additional grant programs focused on protecting the American public from acts of terrorism:
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FEMA published the FY 2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding opportunity, making $300 million available to houses of worship, community centers and other nonprofit organizations. Recipients can use this funding to harden their defenses against acts of terrorism and targeted violence. This program helps ensure Americans can safely practice their faith and gather in community with one another.
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FEMA published the FY 2026 Port Security Grant Program funding opportunity, making $95 million available to port authorities and facility operators, as well as state, local and territorial government agencies. Recipients can use this funding to protect the nation’s critical port infrastructure from acts of terrorism and cyberattacks.
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FEMA published the FY 2026 Transit Security Grant Program funding opportunity, making more than $88 million available to protect transportation infrastructure, like city bus systems, ferries and passenger rail. This program is designed to keep the traveling public safe from acts of terrorism.
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FEMA published the FY 2026 Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program funding opportunity, making more than $14 million available to Tribal Nations. Through this program, Tribal Nations can receive funding to improve their ability to prevent, protect against and respond to acts of terrorism.
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FEMA published the FY 2026 Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program, making $9.5 million available to Amtrak. This program is designed to keep the traveling public safe from acts of terrorism by enabling Amtrak to improve the resilience and security of its rail lines.
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FEMA published the FY 2026 Intercity Bus Security Grant Program funding opportunity, making $1.9 million available to enhance the security of intercity bus systems. In years past, recipients have used this funding to conduct risk assessments and install new equipment like video surveillance systems and metal detectors.
The application period for these funding opportunities closes at 5 p.m. ET, July 24. States and other eligible applicants should carefully review each funding notice to learn more about the eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria. Notices of Funding Opportunity and supporting documents are available on Grants.gov.
Wildfires pose serious risk to communities, especially in neighborhoods near forests and open land, or where city buildings are next to parks and green spaces. Recent catastrophic fires have shown how destructive fast-moving wildfires can be. To save lives, agencies at all levels of government need effective evacuation plans.
The new National Wildfire Evacuation Guidance offers federal, state, local, tribal and territorial agencies a comprehensive framework to help them develop and implement effective evacuation plans. This guidance includes a Wildfire Evacuation Plan Template to help agencies start creating, implementing and refining their own evacuation plans.
It also provides practical tools and strategies for agencies to proactively assess wildfire risks, be ready to safely evacuate community members, and coordinate evacuations across multiple partners and stakeholders.
Now is the time to review your community’s wildfire evacuation plans and ensure they are up to date. We encourage all partners to use the National Wildfire Evacuation Guidance to strengthen their readiness and protect the people you serve.
Apply for FEMA Emergency Management and Operations Center Grants by July 15
On June 15, FEMA announced more than $420 million in two funding opportunities, helping ensure Americans are protected in times of greatest need. This funding will support state, local, tribal and territorial governments strengthen their emergency response capabilities and build resilience from potential catastrophic incidents. The agency is disbursing money through two grant programs:
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Emergency Management Grant Program: FEMA is providing $337.3 million to state, local, tribal and territorial emergency management organizations to bolster their emergency management organizations.
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Emergency Operations Center Grant Program: FEMA is providing $83 million for states and local governments to construct, upgrade or equip secure, interoperable Emergency Operations Centers.
The application period for both grant programs will close on Wednesday, July 15.
Eligible applicants can review the full funding opportunities for both programs on Grants.gov.
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FEMA Makes $189M Available Through Fiscal Year 2026 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Funding Opportunity
On June 22, FEMA published the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Notice of Funding Opportunity, directed by Congress in the FY 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act.
FEMA will award $189 million to support 125 specific mitigation projects in 40 states and one Tribal Nation. Only projects specified in the act are eligible for this funding. Before funds are awarded, communities with identified projects must submit an application by 5 p.m. ET, July 22.
For projects funded through the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, the cost share is generally 75% federal and 25% non-federal.
For more information on FEMA’s Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program or to review the list of funded projects, visit the FY 26 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant Program webpage. To learn more about this specific funding opportunity, review the Notice of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov.
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Apply for Fiscal Years 2024-25 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grants by July 23
The Trump Administration is providing $1 billion in federal funding for the Fiscal Years (FY) 2024-25 Building Resilience Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program. The deadline to submit applications is 3 p.m. ET, July 23. Subapplicant deadlines may vary and should confirm this information with their respective state, tribe or territory.
Applicants and subapplicants may review the funding opportunity on Grants.gov. For an overview of projects and eligibility requirements, visit the fact sheet.
FEMA recently held two national webinars to provide an overview of the funding opportunity. You can watch the recorded webinars below:
FEMA also recently published application support material that explains what information subapplications should include in a cost-effectiveness narrative for eligible projects with a total project cost of less than $1 million. To learn more, refer to the Demonstrate Cost Effectiveness resource on FEMA’s Benefit-Cost Analysis webpage.
For more information on the BRIC program or creating a cost effectiveness narrative, applicants should refer to the or contact your or , or visit the .
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Apply for FEMA's Fiscal Year 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Program by August 6
FEMA recently hosted a webinar on eligibility and application requirements for the current funding opportunity for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance Program. Through this program, FEMA is making $600 million available to state, local, tribal and territorial governments, empowering them to take decisive, proactive steps to protect their communities from flood disasters.
Visit FEMA’s YouTube channel to watch the FY 2024 Flood Mitigation Assistance funding opportunity webinar. It provides an overview, including recent amendments and important changes as of April 30.
Applicants have until 3 p.m. ET, Thursday, August 6, to revise and re-submit their application to FEMA. States, territories and Tribal Nations may have an earlier deadline for subapplications. All applications must be submitted using FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO). Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
Learn more about this funding opportunity and its recent amendments.
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