The Fiscal Year 2025 Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP) is one of three grant programs that support DHS/FEMA’s focus on enhancing the ability of state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to terrorist attacks. The program provides funding directly to eligible Tribal Nations to strengthen their capacities to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to potential terrorist attacks and other hazards. The program has a total funding of $13,500,000 and is expected to award 19 grants, with an award range of $40,000 to $2,000,000. The program aims to support eligible Tribal Nations in meeting specific objectives, including building and sustaining core capabilities, addressing capability gaps, and implementing a comprehensive and coordinated approach to address enduring security needs of communities.
• The program allows for various types of costs, including planning, equipment, training, and exercises.
• The program has specific requirements for eligibility, including being a federally recognized tribe that meets certain criteria.
• The program has a cost-sharing requirement, but it is not applicable in this case.
• The program has specific requirements for the application process, including the submission of an application package and the completion of a Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR).
• The program has specific requirements for post-award administration, including the submission of financial and programmatic reports, and the maintenance of adequate internal controls.