SFY27 Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program

The SFY27 Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program is a grant opportunity provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency. The program aims to support homeland security preparedness, response, and unmet needs. The grant is available to local government, State agencies, public universities, and statewide mutual aid organizations that incur expenses relating to homeland security needs for emergency preparedness and response activities. The grant program has a total funding of $10,000,000.00, and the funding source is the State General Revenue Fund. • The grant program is non-competitive, and indirect costs are allowed. • The grant program has a rolling submission timeline, and multiple applications are allowed. • The grant program requires Grant Accountability & Transparency Act (GATA) compliance. • The grant program has a funding restriction that potential grantees must be identified in the State of Illinois Homeland Security Strategy.