Homeland security grant program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $5.112 million to the Alaska Department of Military and Veteran's Affairs, Alaska National Guard Division on October 1, 2025 under the Homeland Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.067). The award funds state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts to prevent terrorism and achieve core capabilities related to preventing, preparing for, protecting against, mitigating, and responding to acts of terrorism. Performance occurs at 600 Richardson Drive B346, Fort Richardson, Alaska 99505 through September 30, 2026. The Alaska National Guard serves as the pass-through administrator distributing funds to eligible state, local, tribal, and territorial entities across Alaska to support prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities. HSGP requires recipients to align investments with core capabilities identified in their Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment and Strategic Mitigation Plan, verify NIMS compliance, and conduct environmental review prior to obligation.