Homeland security grant program

The State of Florida Division of Emergency Management was awarded a $34,722,894 Formula Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency under the Homeland Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.067). The grant period runs from September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. Funds are intended to support state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts to prevent terrorism and prepare for threats and hazards that pose risk to the United States.

Through 38 sub-awards, the funding will support capabilities-based projects and initiatives outlined in Florida's State Preparedness Report. Major sub-awardees include county sheriff's offices, fire departments, and state agencies which will use the funds to implement goals and objectives in areas such as planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercises. Larger municipalities receiving sub-awards include the cities of Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. The funding appears aimed at enhancing coordination between different levels of government to address emergency preparedness, prevention, and response capabilities across Florida.