OpenState of IllinoisAgency ID EMW-2025-SS-05059

FFY 25 Homeland Security Grant Program

Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security · State of Illinois

At a glance

FFY 25 Homeland Security Grant Program is an open Illinois state grant opportunity from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (State of Illinois). Applications are due August 31, 2028. Total estimated funding is $43.9M. Applicant types listed as eligible include government organizations. It is listed on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance. It is funded under Assistance Listing 97.067 (Homeland Security Grant Program).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Sep 23, 2024Posted
Aug 31, 2028Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Sep 23, 2024
Close date: Aug 31, 2028
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $43,899,375
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Not specified
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance)

CSFA number: 588-40-0455
Program: HSGP
Funding sources: Federal Or Federal Pass Through
Funding source description: DHS grant funds may only be used for the purpose set forth in the grant, and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Grant funds may not be used for matching funds for other Federal grants/cooperative agreements, lobbying, or intervention in Federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, Federal funds may not be used to sue the Federal government or any other government entity. Pre-award costs are allowable only with the written consent of DHS and if they are included in the award agreement. For additional information on allowable activities, please refer to http://www.fema.gov/grants. Federal employees are prohibited from serving in any capacity (paid or unpaid) on any proposal submitted under this program. Federal employees may not receive funds under this award. There may be limitations on the use of HSGP and THSGP funds for the following categorie
Award type: Competitive
Capital grant: No
Indirect costs allowed: Yes
Submission timeline: One Time
Technical assistance session: No
Reporting: Quarterly reports are required during period of performance once grant agreement is fully-executed.

Typical awards for this program (SAM.gov listing for ALN 97.067, not this notice): SHSP $997,200 to $61,229,940, average N/A, awards based on pre-determined allocations. UASI $$1,346,340 to $156,131,176, average N/A, awards based on pre-determined allocations. OPSG $35,035,109 to $47,952, average N/A, awards subject to Secretary of Homeland Security approval.

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Government Organizations

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Applicant Eligibility: Local unit of government, state agencies and universities, statewide mutual aid organizations Beneficiary Eligibility: N/A Credentials Documentation: N/A

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

Public colleges & universities
Private colleges & universities

Matched from the wording above by GrantsJunction — confirm in the full announcement.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance.

The purpose of the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and other catastrophic events and to prepare the Nation for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of the United States. The FY 2025 HSGP provides funding to implement investments that build, sustain, and deliver the 32 core capabilities essential to achieving the National Preparedness Goal (the Goal) of a secure and resilient Nation. The building, sustainment, and delivery of these core capabilities are not exclusive to any single level of government, organization, or community, but rather, require the combined effort of the whole community, inclusive of children, individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, diverse communities, and people with limited English proficiency. The FY 2025 HSGP supports the core capabilities across the five mission areas of Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery based on allowable costs. The HSGP supports the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Mission to Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience. HSGP is comprised of two grant programs specific to Illinois: State Homeland Security Program (SHSP): The SHSP assists state, tribal, territorial, and local preparedness activities that address high-priority preparedness gaps across all core capabilities where a nexus to terrorism exists. All supported investments are based on capability targets and gaps identified during the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) process, and assessed in the State Preparedness Report (SPR). Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI): The UASI Program assists high-threat, high-density Urban Areas in efforts to build, sustain, and deliver the capabilities necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. In Illinois, the defined Urban Area is Chicago to include the County of Cook.

Program page on the agency site ↗

How to apply

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (applicants are generally expected to be in Illinois).
Find out how to submitSee the agency's program page for the application portal or submission address. Open ↗
Prepare the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyRobert Evans · Bob.P.Evans@illinois.gov Open ↗
Submit before August 31, 2028Due by 11:30 p.m. Central time. Submit early and keep your submission confirmation.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

97.067Homeland Security Grant ProgramProgram →

Reported obligations under ALN 97.067

Historical data · not a prediction

FY24

$1.01B

FY25

$1.01B

FY26

$1.06B est.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 97.067. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Program contact (as published)

Robert Evans
Bob.P.Evans@illinois.gov
217.557.4788

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “FFY 25 Homeland Security Grant Program”?

According to the official notice, applications are due August 31, 2028. The notice adds: “Due by 11:30 p.m. Central time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “FFY 25 Homeland Security Grant Program”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Government Organizations. It adds: “Applicant Eligibility: Local unit of government, state agencies and universities, statewide mutual aid organizations Beneficiary Eligibility: N/A Credentials Documentation: N/A” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “FFY 25 Homeland Security Grant Program”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $43,899,375.

How do I apply for “FFY 25 Homeland Security Grant Program”?

Applications go directly to Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, not through GrantsJunction. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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