Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the South Dakota Department of Public Safety $4,362,750 under the Homeland Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.067) on October 1, 2025, with a performance period extending through September 30, 2026. This formula grant supports state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts to prevent terrorism and enhance preparedness across core capability areas including prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. The program funds eligible activities such as emergency planning, workforce training, equipment acquisition, critical infrastructure protection, cybersecurity enhancements, and exercises designed to address risks identified through the threat and hazard identification and risk assessment process.

As the designated state administering agency, the South Dakota Department of Public Safety serves as the pass-through entity distributing sub-awards to counties, municipalities, tribal entities, nonprofit organizations, fire departments, and school districts throughout the state. The department leverages these funds to implement localized homeland security initiatives, including emergency protective measures, equipment procurement for law enforcement operations, and capacity-building activities aligned with National Incident Management System-typed resources. In accordance with HSGP requirements, the recipient must allocate a minimum of 35 percent of funds to Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities and maintain at least 30 percent spending across five designated National Priority Areas.