Homeland security grant program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards awarded the Emergency Management Department of the Commonwealth of Virginia $32.256 million under the Homeland Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.067) on October 1, 2025.

This formula grant supports Virginia's state, local, tribal, and territorial government efforts to prevent terrorism and prepare the nation for threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to U.S. security. The funding enables eligible entities to achieve core capabilities related to preventing, preparing for, protecting against, mitigating, and responding to acts of terrorism.

The award obligates $32.256 million for the period of performance from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, with place of performance in Richmond, Virginia. Virginia's Emergency Management Department, as the state's primary agency for coordinating comprehensive emergency management and disaster resilience initiatives, functions as the interface between federal resources and local communities. The department typically distributes sub-awards to local jurisdictions, regional planning commissions, and nonprofit organizations to implement localized emergency management projects throughout the Commonwealth.