Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $38.14 million to the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety Executive Office on October 1, 2025, under the Homeland Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.067). This formula grant, with a performance period extending through August 31, 2028, supports the Commonwealth's efforts to enhance preparedness and resilience against terrorism and high-risk hazards. The funding enables Massachusetts to build and sustain core capabilities across prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery mission areas, including emergency planning, training, equipment acquisition, critical infrastructure protection, and cybersecurity enhancements.

As a designated sub-grant distributor, the Department of Public Safety will strategically allocate federal resources to local agencies, law enforcement departments, and community organizations throughout Massachusetts to maximize impact across the state. The award advances homeland security capabilities by supporting investments that address significant threats and risks while strengthening the Commonwealth's ability to respond to acts of terrorism and other critical hazards. Recipients and sub-recipients must comply with federal audit requirements, maintain financial records for at least three years following grant closeout, and align all funded initiatives with core capabilities identified in the state's terrorism and hazard risk assessment processes.