Homeland Security Grant Program
- SHSP, UASI & Operation Stonegarden
- For state, local, tribal & territorial governments
- Applied for through your State Administrative Agency
- Funds planning, equipment, training & exercises
Service — Federal Grant Funding
Secure DHS & FEMA Homeland Security Grant Funding
Grant Strategy, Application & Award Management
The members of HSCG have successfully obtained DHS (FEMA) homeland security grants for their clients. We help state and local agencies, nonprofits, houses of worship, ports, and transit authorities identify the right program, build a competitive application, and manage the award once it's funded.
$65B+Invested by DHS in preparedness grants since 2003
6+Active DHS/FEMA grant programs we navigate
AnnualNOFO funding cycle, opens and closes each year
State & Local Agencies
SHSP and UASI subaward applicants working through their State Administrative Agency.
Urban Area / UASI Regions
High-threat, high-density urban areas coordinating regional preparedness investments.
Nonprofits & Houses of Worship
Direct applicants to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program hardening their facilities.
Ports & Transit Authorities
Port Security, Transit Security, and Intercity Bus/Passenger Rail grant applicants.
Tribal Nations
Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program applicants building local prevention capacity.
How DHS Grant Funding Works
A Competitive, Annual Federal Funding Cycle
Each year, FEMA publishes a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) and several related programs. HSGP itself is made up of three components — the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP), the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI), and Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) — funding planning, equipment, training, and exercises tied to preventing, protecting against, and responding to acts of terrorism. See the current NOFO on FEMA.gov →
Most HSGP funding is a subaward: FEMA sends it to a state's Administrative Agency, which distributes it to local and tribal governments. Other programs — like the Nonprofit Security Grant Program and Port Security Grant Program — allow eligible organizations to apply directly. Knowing which lane your organization falls into is the first step, and it's where most applicants lose time.
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HSGP Components: SHSP, UASI, OPSG
35%
Minimum Spend on Terrorism Prevention (LETPA)
80%
Of HSGP Funds Passed to Locals Within 45 Days
$300M
FY26 Nonprofit Security Grant Program Funding
Programs We Navigate
Subaward
Direct-Apply
Sector-Specific
Not All DHS Grants Work The Same Way
Eligibility, application path, and competition level vary sharply by program. HSCG helps you find the one — or the combination — that actually fits your organization.
Nonprofit Security Grant Program
- For nonprofits, houses of worship & community centers
- Applies directly to FEMA, no SAA subaward required
- Funds target-hardening & physical security enhancements
- Highly competitive — narrative quality matters
Port, Transit & Rail Security Grants
- Port Security Grant Program
- Transit & Intercity Bus Security Grant Programs
- Intercity Passenger Rail Grant Program
- For port authorities, transit agencies & operators
How HSCG Works
From Eligibility Check To Award Management
Assess & Strategize
We identify which programs your organization qualifies for and how to position a competitive application.
Build The Application
We write the investment justification and assemble the supporting documentation the NOFO requires.
Submit & Track
We manage the submission through Grants.gov or your SAA's process and track it through review.
Manage The Award
Once funded, we help with compliance, drawdown timelines, and reporting so the award stays in good standing.
What Clients Say
Trusted With Ongoing Security Programs
“Washington Hebrew Congregation has successfully worked with David McWhorter for the past five years on enhancing our security policies and preparedness. As a high-profile organization in the nation's capital, his involvement has brought a high level of expertise and professionalism to our initiatives.”
Washington Hebrew Congregation Washington, D.C.
“ I have had the pleasure to work with Dave over the last several years. He's one of the best idea guys I know, and matches the big picture well, with exceptional abilities to understand and decipher complex technical issues.”
Industry Partner
FAQ
Common Questions On DHS Grant Funding
Yes, for certain programs. The Nonprofit Security Grant Program allows eligible nonprofits, including houses of worship and community centers, to apply directly to FEMA without going through a State Administrative Agency.
SHSP and UASI are subaward programs — FEMA funds your state's Administrative Agency, which then distributes money to eligible local and tribal governments. NSGP and PSGP are direct-apply programs, where your organization applies straight to FEMA.
Competition varies by program and year, but demand consistently outpaces available funding, especially for direct-apply programs like NSGP. A well-documented risk justification and a clear, fundable project scope both matter.
Yes. DHS/FEMA grants come with compliance, drawdown, and reporting requirements. We help clients manage those obligations so awarded funds are used correctly and on schedule.
FEMA typically publishes each program's Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) in the summer, with a submission window that follows. Exact dates shift year to year, so we track the current cycle for our clients rather than relying on a fixed calendar.
