Homeland security grant program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $45.720851 million to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency under the Homeland Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.067) on October 1, 2025, with a period of performance extending through August 31, 2028.

The Homeland Security Grant Program funds state, local, tribal, and territorial government efforts to prevent terrorism and prepare the Nation for threats and hazards by supporting core capabilities related to preventing, preparing for, protecting against, mitigating, and responding to acts of terrorism. PEMA, a state government entity, serves as the primary administrative recipient and distributes sub-awards to counties, municipalities, and nonprofit organizations throughout Pennsylvania to implement localized emergency management initiatives, security improvements, and disaster recovery projects. Work is performed at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

The award is structured as a formula grant, with allocations to states and territories determined by legislatively mandated minimum amounts and DHS/FEMA risk methodology. All fifty states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico receive a minimum of 0.35 percent of total HSGP funds; the four territories receive a minimum of 0.08 percent, with remaining funds distributed based on assessed risk of terrorism.