Homeland security grant program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded $38.412 million to the District of Columbia Government (through its District of Columbia Emergency Management Agency division) under the Homeland Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.067) on October 1, 2025. The award funds state, local, tribal, and territorial efforts to prevent terrorism and prepare the nation for threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to U.S. security, supporting core capabilities related to prevention, preparedness, protection, mitigation, and response to acts of terrorism. The period of performance extends through August 31, 2028, with place of performance in Washington, DC 20032. The District of Columbia Emergency Management Agency administers sub-awards to over 35 state and local partners across the National Capital Region, delivering services including situational awareness systems, watch desk operations, vulnerability assessments, workforce training, emergency planning activities, physical security enhancements, technological infrastructure improvements, emergency communications, and regional coordination mechanisms to strengthen regional preparedness and response capabilities.