FEMA Preparedness Grant Summaries Fiscal Year 2025

Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)

Funds available: $319.5 Million

States Apply by: August 11, 2025

Grant Highlights

The EMPG program provides grants to states to assist state, local, territorial, and tribal governments in preparing for all hazards. It supports efforts to build and sustain all-hazards core capabilities across Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery mission areas outlined in the National Preparedness Goal.

The federal share cannot exceed 50% of the total budget. The state cost match can be cash or in-kind. The performance period is three years.

Eligibility

All 56 states and territories are eligible. Only one application per state/territory is accepted. The State Administration Agency (SAA) or State's Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is the sole entity eligible to apply to FEMA on behalf of state and local emergency management agencies. Funds must be obligated to the designated State-level EMA within 15 days of award. Local applicants should consult their SAA for specific guidance.

Funding Priorities and Allowable Costs

National priorities for FY25 include extreme weather resilience and readiness, with a focus on resilient communications. Allowable costs include equipment from the Authorized Equipment List, such as Interoperable Communications Equipment, Information Technology (e.g., notification systems, CAD, AI tools), Cybersecurity Enhancement Equipment, and Physical Security Enhancement Equipment (e.g., video surveillance, access control).

Emergency Communication investments must align with the Statewide Communication Interoperable Plan (SCIP) and coordinate with the Statewide Interoperability Coordinator (SWIC). Maintenance and Sustainment costs are allowable. Government Continuity Capabilities plans are expected. Prohibitions exist for certain telecommunication and video surveillance equipment from specific Chinese companies. "Immigration Conditions" are a new consideration. Compliance with the Build America, Buy America Act is required for infrastructure projects.

Application Deadline

SAA must submit applications by August 11, 2025. FEMA Regional EMPG Managers will review work plans. Local agencies should check with their SAA for specific deadlines.

Motorola Solutions Offerings

• Cybersecurity Services: Network security monitoring, risk assessments, and security updates.
• Land Mobile Radio Communications: Project 25-compliant infrastructure for expanded coverage, reliability, and interoperability.
• Digital Evidence Management System: Unified platform for managing digital evidence and workflows.
• Voice & Computer-Aided Dispatch Solutions: Enhances incident management with automated workflows and data retrieval.
• Command Center Software: End-to-end solutions for public safety and schools, including call management and dispatch.
• WAVE PTX Broadband Push-to-Talk Communications: Secure PTT communications between radio and devices.
• Video Security & Access Control: Fixed video, access control, and software solutions for safety and property protection.
• Mass Notification and Critical Incident Management: Multi-channel emergency alerts and critical information dissemination.
• RapidDeploy: Dynamic mapping and mobile access tools for improved decision-making.
• CAPE drone software: Integrates drones for faster response and de-escalation.

How to Apply

Prioritize investments supporting capability gaps identified in THIRA/SPR. Local agencies should connect with their SAA for guidance. Ensure a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and a detailed project description aligned with national priorities. The EMPG NOFO can be found via a provided link.

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Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

Funds available: $274.5 Million

States Apply by: August 11, 2025

Grant Highlights

Provides funding for physical security enhancements and security-related activities for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attack. Integrates nonprofit preparedness with state and local efforts. No cost share/match required. Performance period is three years.

Who Can Apply

State governments; nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3), demonstrating high risk, located within FY 2025 UASI-designated urban areas or outside). Funding caps apply per site and total. Sub-applicants self-identify into categories like Ideology-based/Spiritual/Religious, Educational, Medical, or Other.

Funding Priorities and Allowable Costs

National priorities include protection of soft targets, supporting task forces, cybersecurity, election security, and border crisis response. Second-tier priorities include planning, training, equipment, and exercises. Allowable costs focus on facility hardening and physical security enhancements. Equipment includes Public Notification Systems, Security Cameras, Access Control, Portable Radios, Sensors, and Software as a Service. Prohibitions on certain Chinese-manufactured equipment apply. "Immigration Conditions" and Buy America requirements are noted.

Application Deadline

States must submit materials by August 11, 2025.

Motorola Solutions Offerings

• Cybersecurity Professional Services: Network security, risk assessments, and security updates.
• Land Mobile Radio Communications: Project 25-compliant infrastructure for critical communications.
• Video Security & Access Control: Solutions for finding, analyzing, and sharing information for safety.
• RAVE Mass Notification: FedRAMP certified system for reliable, multi-modal emergency messaging.
• RAVE Panic Button: Smartphone app for immediate assistance during emergencies.
• HALO Smart Sensor: Detects gunshots using advanced audio analytics.

How to Apply

Applicants should review evaluation criteria and submit required documentation to their SAA. A valid UEI and vulnerability/risk assessment are necessary. The NSGP NOFO is available for reference.

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Operation Stonegarden Grant (OPSG)

Funds available: $81 Million

States Apply by: August 15, 2025

Grant Highlights

Supports cooperation and coordination among local, tribal, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to secure U.S. borders. No cost share/match. Performance period is three years.

Who Can Apply

The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the sole applicant. Subrecipients are tiered based on proximity to borders (Tier 1, 2, 3).

Funding Priorities and Allowable Costs

National priority: enhancing information and intelligence sharing and cooperation with federal agencies. Objectives include enhancing collaboration, supporting joint border security efforts, and improving information sharing. Funds support enhanced law enforcement presence and operational capabilities. Regional projects are encouraged. Allowable equipment includes communications, notification systems, CAD, video surveillance, and unmanned aircraft systems. Prohibitions on certain Chinese equipment and Buy America requirements apply.

Application Deadline

State submission by August 15, 2025. Local agencies should consult their SAA.

Motorola Solutions Offerings

• Land Mobile Radio Communications: Mission-critical infrastructure for public safety.
• Voice & Computer-Aided Dispatch Solutions: Streamlines incident management.
• Command Center Software: Integrated solutions for public safety operations.
• WAVE PTX Broadband Push-to-Talk Communications: Reliable PTT for various devices.
• Video Security & Access Control: Solutions for monitoring and access management.
• License Plate Recognition (LPR): Analytics platform for investigations.
• Cybersecurity Services: Protects critical infrastructure.
• RapidDeploy: Mobile tools for decision-making and response.
• CAPE drone software: Enhances situational awareness and response.

How to Apply

Consult HSGP NOFO for details. Local agencies should check with their SAA. Ensure a valid UEI and project description. Motorola Solutions partners with grant experts at PoliceGrantsHelp.com.

Port Security Grant Program (PSGP)

Funds available: $90 Million

States Apply by: August 15, 2025

Grant Highlights

Provides funding for port authorities, facility operators, and state/local agencies for Area Maritime Security Plans, facility security plans, and risk management. Focuses on maritime security, domain awareness, training, and resiliency. Requires a 25% cash/in-kind match (50% for private for-profit). Construction projects require cash match. Performance period is three years.

Who Can Apply

Entities subject to an Area Maritime Transportation Security Plan (AMSP), including port authorities, facility operators, and state/local government agencies.

Funding Priorities and Allowable Costs

National priorities include soft targets, task forces, cybersecurity, election security, and border crisis response. Second-tier priorities include planning, training, equipment, and exercises. Allowable equipment includes information sharing technology, interoperable communications, terrorism prevention equipment, and physical security enhancement equipment. Prohibitions on certain Chinese equipment and Buy America requirements apply.

Application Deadline

Eligible applicants must submit by August 15, 2025, 5 PM ET.

Motorola Solutions Offerings

• Cybersecurity Services: Protects critical infrastructure.
• Land Mobile Radio Communications: Mission-critical infrastructure for public safety.
• Digital Evidence Management System: Unified platform for evidence management.
• Voice & Computer-Aided Dispatch Solutions: Streamlines incident management.
• Command Center Software: Integrated solutions for public safety operations.
• WAVE PTX Broadband Push-to-Talk Communications: Reliable PTT for various devices.
• Video Security & Access Control: Solutions for monitoring and access management.
• Mass Notification and Critical Incident Management: Multi-channel emergency alerts.
• CAPE Drone Software: Enhances situational awareness and response.

How to Apply

Submit applications via the FEMA GO Portal. Review PSGP NOFO and evaluation criteria. Motorola Solutions partners with grant experts at PoliceGrantsHelp.com.

State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)

Funds available: $373.5 Million

States Apply by: August 15, 2025

Grant Highlights

Assists state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to acts of terrorism. Requires at least 35% of SHSP/UASI funds for Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA). No cost share/match. Performance period is three years.

Who Can Apply

All 56 States, territories, and Commonwealths are eligible. The SAA is the sole applicant and must pass through at least 80% of funds to local jurisdictions.

Funding Priorities and Allowable Costs

Five National Priority Areas (NPA) require 30% allocation (cybersecurity, soft targets, task forces, border crisis, election security). Enduring security needs include planning, training, equipment, and exercises. Allowable equipment includes Interoperable Communications, Information Technology, Cybersecurity Enhancement, Terrorism Prevention, Physical Security, and Operational Equipment (including UAS). Emergency Communications must comply with SAFECOM. Prohibitions on certain Chinese equipment and Buy America requirements apply.

Application Deadline

States must submit materials by August 15, 2025.

Motorola Solutions Offerings

• Cybersecurity Professional Services: Comprehensive security assessments.
• Land Mobile Radio Communications: Reliable infrastructure for public safety.
• Digital Evidence Management System: Streamlines evidence workflows.
• Voice & Computer-Aided Dispatch Solutions: Enhances incident management.
• Command Center Software: Integrated public safety solutions.
• WAVE PTX Broadband Push-to-Talk Communications: Secure PTT for diverse devices.
• Video Security & Access Control: Solutions for safety and property protection.
• License Plate Recognition (LPR): Powerful analytics for investigations.
• Mass Notification and Critical Incident Management: Efficient emergency alerts.
• School Safety & Protection: Mobile solutions for school safety and emergency response.
• CAPE Drone Software: Improves response and de-escalation.

How to Apply

SAA will determine specific processes. Local agencies should connect with their SAA. Ensure a valid UEI and project description. The HSGP NOFO is available for reference. Motorola Solutions partners with grant experts at PoliceGrantsHelp.com.

Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP)

Funds available: $13.5 Million

Apply by: August 15, 2025

Grant Highlights

Supports tribes in building capabilities to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks and other hazards. No cost share/match. Performance period is three years.

Who Can Apply

Directly eligible tribes (federally recognized tribes). A list of federally recognized tribes is available at https://www.bia.gov/service/tribal-leaders-directory.

Allowable Costs

National priorities include soft targets, task forces, cybersecurity, election security, and border crisis response. Second-tier priorities include planning, training, equipment, and exercises. Allowable costs include enhancing capabilities with local fusion centers, procuring technology for surveillance/communications/data analysis, and intelligence analysis. The Authorized Equipment List (AEL) provides comprehensive details. Emergency Communications must comply with SAFECOM. Prohibitions on certain Chinese equipment and Buy America requirements apply.

Application Deadlines

Eligible applicants must submit by August 15, 2025, 5 PM ET.

Motorola Solutions Offerings

• Cybersecurity Services: Protects critical infrastructure.
• Land Mobile Radio Communications: Reliable infrastructure for public safety.
• Digital Evidence Management System: Streamlines evidence workflows.
• Voice & Computer-Aided Dispatch Solutions: Enhances incident management.
• Command Center Software: Integrated public safety solutions.
• WAVE PTX Broadband Push-to-Talk Communications: Secure PTT for diverse devices.
• Video Security & Access Control: Solutions for safety and property protection.
• License Plate Recognition (LPR): Powerful analytics for investigations.
• School Safety & Protection: Mobile solutions for school safety and emergency response.
• CAPE Drone Software: Improves response and de-escalation.

How to Apply

Submit applications via the FEMA GO portal. Review THSGP NOFO and evaluation criteria. Motorola Solutions partners with grant experts at PoliceGrantsHelp.com.

Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)

Funds available: $83.7 Million

Apply by: August 15, 2025

Grant Highlights

Provides funds to public transportation systems to protect critical infrastructure and the public from terrorism, and to increase resilience. No cost share/match. Performance period is three years (four years for capital projects).

Who Can Apply

Agencies determined by daily ridership and transit systems serving historically eligible UASI jurisdictions. Must have an updated security plan and participate in a Regional Transit Security Working Group.

Funding Priorities and Allowable Costs

National priorities include soft targets, task forces, cybersecurity, election security, and border crisis response. Second-tier priorities include planning, training, equipment, and exercises. Priority projects include physical security enhancements and cybersecurity. Allowable equipment includes Interoperable Communications, Terrorism Prevention, and Physical Security Equipment. Prohibitions on certain Chinese equipment and Buy America requirements apply.

Motorola Solutions Offerings

• Cybersecurity Services: Protects critical infrastructure.
• Land Mobile Radio Communications: Reliable infrastructure for public safety.
• Command Center Software: Integrated public safety solutions.
• WAVE PTX Broadband Push-to-Talk Communications: Secure PTT for diverse devices.
• Video Security & Access Control: Solutions for safety and property protection.
• License Plate Recognition (LPR): Powerful analytics for investigations.
• Mass Notification and Critical Incident Management: Efficient emergency alerts.

How to Apply

Submit applications via the FEMA GO portal. Review TSGP NOFO and evaluation criteria. Motorola Solutions partners with grant experts at PoliceGrantsHelp.com.

Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)

Funds available: $553.5 Million

States Apply by: August 15, 2025

Grant Highlights

Assists high-threat, high-density Urban Areas in building capabilities to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to, and recover from terrorism. Requires at least 35% of SHSP/UASI funds for LETPA. No cost share/match. Performance period is three years.

Who Can Apply

The State Administering Agency (SAA) is the sole applicant. 41 high-threat, high-density urban areas are eligible. SAA may retain up to 20% of UASI funding for designated areas.

Funding Priorities and Allowable Costs

Five National Priority Areas (NPA) require 30% allocation (cybersecurity, soft targets, task forces, border crisis, election security). Enduring security needs include planning, training, equipment, and exercises. Allowable equipment includes Interoperable Communications, Information Technology, Cybersecurity Enhancement, Terrorism Prevention, Physical Security, and Operational Equipment (including UAS). Emergency Communications must comply with SAFECOM. Prohibitions on certain Chinese equipment and Buy America requirements apply.

Motorola Solutions Offerings

• Cybersecurity Professional Services: Comprehensive security assessments.
• Land Mobile Radio Communications: Reliable infrastructure for public safety.
• Command Center Software: Integrated public safety solutions.
• Digital Evidence Management System: Streamlines evidence workflows.
• Community Engagement Solutions: Fosters public-private partnerships.
• Voice & Computer-Aided Dispatch Solutions: Enhances incident management.
• WAVE PTX Broadband Push-to-Talk Communications: Secure PTT for diverse devices.
• Video Security & Access Control: Solutions for safety and property protection.
• License Plate Recognition (LPR): Powerful analytics for investigations.
• School Safety & Protection: Mobile solutions for school safety and emergency response.
• RapidDeploy: Improves response and de-escalation.
• CAPE Drone Software: Enhances situational awareness and response.

How to Apply

SAA will determine specific processes. Local agencies should connect with their SAA. Ensure a valid UEI and project description. The HSGP NOFO is available for reference. Motorola Solutions partners with grant experts at PoliceGrantsHelp.com.