Assistance Listing 97.159
State Border Security Reinforcement Fund
Department of Homeland Security · Federal Emergency Management Agency
Assistance Listing 97.159, “State Border Security Reinforcement Fund,” is a federal program administered by Department of Homeland Security. It provides grant assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 1 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
The program will enhance border security by funding construction of border walls and barriers, ground preparation for construction and maintenance, detection and interdiction of illicit substances and unlawful aliens, and relocation of unlawfully present aliens.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 97.159
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)
Eligible applicants to the program are State Administrative Agencies of the United States. Please see the NOFO for further eligibility information.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Past Fiscal Year (2024): N/A Current Fiscal Year (2025): $9,985,436,000
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 97.159. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Recently closed under 97.159
| Opportunity | Status | Award range | Closes | ALN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
State Border Security Reinforcement FundDepartment of Homeland Security - FEMA | Closed | Amount not specified | Sep 17, 2026 | 97.159 |
Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 97.159?
97.159 is the Assistance Listing Number for “State Border Security Reinforcement Fund.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 97.159?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia). Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.