Homeland security grant program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $4.362750 million to the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security on October 1, 2025, under the Homeland Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.067), a formula grant supporting state efforts to prevent terrorism and prepare for threats and hazards posing the greatest risk to U.S. security. The award funds state, local, tribal, and territorial government initiatives to achieve core capabilities related to preventing, preparing for, protecting against, mitigating, and responding to acts of terrorism. The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Frankfort, Kentucky. As a state entity, the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security distributes HSGP funds to sub-recipients including county governments, local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, hospitals, educational institutions, and community centers for activities such as emergency response equipment acquisition, security vulnerability assessments, cybersecurity controls implementation, workforce training, and physical security enhancements.