FY26 THSGP NOFO_Final.pdf

Notice of Funding Opportunity

Application due: July 24, 2026

Fiscal Year 2026 Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program Assistance Listing Number: 97.150 Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-26-GPD-150-00-99

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Contents

Before you begin 2

Step 1: Review the Opportunity 3

Basic information 4

Eligibility 4

Program Description 8

Step 2: Get Ready to Apply 20

Submission Requirements and Application Deadlines 21

Step 3: Write Your Application 24

Application Contents and Format 25

Step 4: Learn About the Award Review Process 27

Application Review Information 28

Intergovernmental Review 31

Step 5: Learn What Happens After Award 32

Award Notices 33

Post-Award Requirements and Administration 33

Other Information 43

Contacts and Appendices 50

Contacts 51

Appendices 53

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Before you begin

If you believe you are a good candidate for this funding opportunity, secure your System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and Grants.gov registrations now. If you are already registered, make sure your registration is active and up-to-date.

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Basic Information A. Award Facts

Agency Name: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Assistance Listing Number: 97.150

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Title: Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP)

Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-26-GPD-150-00-99

Announcement Type: Initial

Expected Award Range: $40,000 to $2 million

Expected Total Funding: $14.25 million

Anticipated Number of Awards: 20

B. Executive Summary The FY 2026 THSGP is one of three grant programs that support DHS/FEMA’s focus on enhancing the ability of state, local, tribal and territorial governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to terrorist attacks. These grant programs are part of a comprehensive set of measures authorized by Congress and implemented by DHS to help strengthen the nation’s communities against potential terrorist attacks.

Tribal Nations face substantially increased risks that are not adequately addressed through other existing grant programs. Factors such as remote locations, limited access to resources, technological infrastructure challenges, and historical tensions make them more susceptible to emerging threats. The need to bolster technology and information infrastructure is crucial to address these challenges adequately. The THSGP respects the sovereign rights of Tribal Nations by allowing them to apply and be awarded preparedness grant funding as a direct recipient to address their unique risks and needs.

Eligibility A. Eligible Entities

Only the following entities or entity types are eligible to apply.

Key Dates

Projected Application Start Date: June 24, 2026

Projected Application End Date: July 24, 2026

Anticipated Funding Selection Date: September 01, 2026

Anticipated Award Date:

September 30, 2026

Projected Period of Performance Start Date:

September 01, 2026

Projected Period of Performance End Date:

August 31, 2029

Budget Period:

September 1, 2026 to August 31, 2029

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Applicant Eligibility Directly eligible tribes as defined below.

Directly eligible tribes are federally recognized tribes that meet the criteria set forth in Section 2001 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (codified as amended at 6 U.S.C. § 601(4)). Federally recognized tribes are those tribes appearing on the list published by the Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Federally Recognized Indian Tribe List Act of 1994, Pub. L. No. 103-454 (codified as amended at 25 U.S.C. § 5131).

Per 6 U.S.C. § 601(4), a “directly eligible tribe” is any federally recognized Indian tribe that meets the following criteria:

“(A) any Indian tribe―

(i) that is located in the continental United States;

(ii) that operates a law enforcement or emergency response agency with the capacity to respond to calls for law enforcement or emergency services;

(iii)

(I) that is located on or near1 an international border or a coastline bordering an ocean (including the Gulf of Mexico)2 or international waters;

(II) that is located within 10 miles of a system or asset included on the prioritized critical infrastructure list established under section 664(a)(2) of this title or has such a system or asset within its territory;

(III) that is located within or contiguous to 1 of the 50 most populous metropolitan statistical areas in the United States; or (IV) the jurisdiction of which includes not less than 1,000 square miles of Indian country, as that term is defined in section 1151 of title 18; and

(iv) that certifies to the Secretary that a State has not provided funds under section 604or 605 of this title to the Indian tribe or consortium of Indian tribes for the purpose for which direct funding is sought; and

(B) a consortium of Indian tribes if each tribe satisfies the requirements of subparagraph (A).”

In summary, directly eligible tribes must meet each of the requirements set forth in (A)(i), (A)(ii), and (A)(iv).

Tribes must also meet at least one of the requirements set forth in (A)(iii), that is either (A)(iii)(I), (A)(iii)(II), (A)(iii)(III), or (A)(iii)(IV). Finally, under subparagraph (B), a consortium may also be eligible to be a recipient if each Tribal Nation in the consortium meets the criteria for a directly eligible tribe under subparagraph (A).

In FY 2026, applicants must self-certify as to whether they meet the eligibility requirements. Self-certification will be provided on the THSGP Eligibility Certification Form as part of the application Investment Justification (IJ). Additionally, DHS/FEMA will verify grant recipient eligibility against these criteria. Any questions regarding an applicant’s proximity to a Critical Infrastructure site, as described in the eligibility criteria, may be directed to the program office by e-mail at fema-thsgp@fema.dhs.gov or by phone at (800) 368-6498, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET.

1 By policy, FEMA defines “on or near” to be within 100 miles.

2 In accordance with Executive Order #14172 “Restoring Names That Honor American Greatness” the “Gulf of Mexico” is renamed the “Gulf of America”.

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Subapplicant Eligibility Not Allowed

B. Project Type Eligibility Allowable Project Types Allowable costs generally must fall into the categories of planning, organization, equipment, training, or exercises. Please see Appendix I: Allowable Costs for more information.

If there are any questions regarding allowable costs, please contact the appropriate FEMA Headquarters (HQ) Preparedness Officer.

Unallowable Project Types See Section E “Program-Specific Unallowable Costs” for more information on unallowable project types.

C. Requirements for Personnel, Partners, and Other Parties

An application submitted by an otherwise eligible non-federal entity (i.e., the applicant) may be deemed ineligible when the person that submitted the application is not:

1. a current employee, personnel, official, staff, or leadership of the non-federal entity; and

2. duly authorized to apply for an award on behalf of the non-federal entity at the time of application.

Further, the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) must be a duly authorized current employee, personnel, official, staff, or leadership of the recipient. They must provide an email address unique to the recipient at the time of application and upon any change in assignment during the period of performance.

Consultants or contractors of the recipient are not permitted to be the AOR of the recipient.

D. Maximum Number of Applications

The maximum number of applications that can be submitted is:

1. One application per directly eligible tribe, with each application containing up to three IJs.

E. Additional Restrictions Recipients/subrecipients, and if applicable, applicants/subapplicants, are required to certify their compliance with federal statues, DHS directives, policies, and procedures.

1. National Incident Management System (NIMS) Implementation Prior to allocation of any federal preparedness awards, recipients must ensure and maintain adoption and implementation of NIMS. The list of objectives used for progress and achievement reporting is on FEMA’s website at https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/nims/implementation-training.

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Please see the Preparedness Grants Manual for more information on NIMS.

2. Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) and Stakeholder Preparedness

Review (SPR) Development By December 31, 2026, as a condition of award, THSGP recipients are required to complete a THIRA/SPR that addresses all 32 core capabilities and is compliant with the Comprehensive Preparedness Guide (CPG) 201, Third Edition. The THIRA must be updated and resubmitted every three years while the award remains open.

However, the SPR must be updated and submitted annually. For additional guidance on the THIRA/SPR, please refer to the CPG 201, Third Edition.

Please see the Preparedness Grants Manual for more information on the THIRA/SPR requirements.

F. References to Other Eligibility Factors Please see the following references provided below:

1. “Threshold Review Criteria” subsection

2. “Financial Integrity Criteria” subsection

3. “Supplemental Financial Integrity Criteria and Review” subsection

4. FEMA may request financial information such as the Employer Identification Number (EIN) and bank information as part of the potential award selection. This will apply to everyone who benefits from the award, including subrecipients.

G. Cost Share Requirements There is no cost share requirement. Applicants that propose a cost share will not receive additional consideration in the scoring.

H. Cost Share Description, Type, and Restrictions Not applicable.

I. Cost Share Example

J. Required Information for Verifying Cost Share

Maintenance of Effort

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Program Description A. Program Purpose

DHS is focused on the criticality of information sharing and collaboration to building a national culture of preparedness and protecting against terrorism and other threats to our national security. For FY 2026, DHS has identified five priority areas (see section below) related to the most serious threats to the nation.

Recipients are not required, but are encouraged, to address those priority areas with their THSGP funds.

Since its inception, THSGP has enabled Tribal Nations to enhance planning, training, equipment, and operational coordination that directly supports prevention, protection, mitigation, and response capabilities. These investments have helped Tribal Nations begin to close critical capability gaps and improve readiness for terrorist threats. However, evolving risks, limited local resources, and enduring infrastructure and capability needs mean that substantial gaps remain. Continued THSGP funding is therefore essential to sustain and expand these improvements while advancing a national culture of preparedness in tribal communities.

For FY 2025, 36 applications were received from eligible Tribal Nations, and 18 were approved for funding based on a competitive review process.

B. Goals and Objectives Goals: The THSGP will provide funding directly to eligible Tribal Nations to strengthen their capacities to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to potential terrorist attacks and other hazards.

Objectives: The THSGP provides resources that support eligible Tribal Nations in meeting the following objectives:

• Build and sustain core capabilities in accordance with annual program priorities;

• Address capability gaps identified in their THIRA and SPR process; and

• Implement a comprehensive and coordinated (all-inclusive) approach to address enduring security needs of communities that crosscut the homeland security enterprise, including planning, training and awareness campaigns, equipment and capital projects, and exercises.

Priorities: Given the evolving national security threat landscape, DHS/FEMA continuously evaluates the national risk profile and sets priorities that help inform appropriate allocation of scarce security dollars. In assessing the national risk profile for FY 2026, five areas attract the most concern and thus are national priority areas (NPAs):

1. Enhancing the protection of soft targets and crowded places;

2. Supporting Homeland Security Task Forces and fusion centers;

3. Enhancing and integrating cybersecurity resiliency;

4. Enhancing election security; and

5. Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement.

Tribal Nations are encouraged to review the Strategic Framework for Countering Terrorism and Targeted Violence when developing investments. Additional information about these priority areas and how they

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a. NPA Investments

1. Enhancing the Protection of Soft Targets/Crowded Places Soft targets and crowded places, like parks, shopping centers, transportation hubs, and event venues, are increasingly appealing to terrorists because of their accessibility and the large gatherings. These areas often lack strict security measures, making them vulnerable. To address this, public and private sectors must collaborate to strengthen the security of locations such as transportation centers, restaurants, polling places, and similar facilities. Personnel responding to incidents at these sites should also be trained in key operational systems, such as the National Incident Management System, to ensure effective on-scene incident management.

In addition, the malicious use of unmanned aircraft systems (drones) poses safety and security risks to soft targets and crowded places. Detecting drones is an allowable use of funds under the THSGP in accordance with Executive Order 14305, Restoring American Airspace Sovereignty, which allows the purchase of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) or equipment or services for the detection, tracking, or identification of drones and drone signals, and FEMA Information Bulletin 530. Before purchasing and deploying these systems, as outlined in EO 14305, recipients must:

Consult FEMA and Legal Experts: Work with FEMA's Preparedness Officer and legal experts to ensure your policies and procedures comply with federal, state, and tribal laws regarding surveillance and communication.

Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Establish clear guidelines to ensure operations are conducted in a manner consistent with First and Fourth Amendment protections, and other applicable provisions of federal law.

Provide Training and Certification: Ensure personnel operating UAS systems are properly trained and certified, in accordance with FEMA and Federal Aviation Administration standards.

Applicants are encouraged to submit an investment related to protecting soft targets/crowded places.

The proposed investment will be subject to DHS/FEMA’s evaluation of the effectiveness of the proposed investments. Tribal Nations are encouraged to engage DHS’ Protective Security Advisors’ for security assessments of soft targets to ensure that recommendations from those assessments are taken into consideration when allocating grant funding.

Additional Resources Further guidance and resources for securing soft targets and crowded places can be found through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology. For comprehensive compliance and operational details, refer to FEMA's Preparedness Grants Manual and related program documents.

2. Supporting Homeland Security Task Forces and Fusion Centers

This priority supports the Administration’s direction under Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, which calls for the establishment of Homeland Security Task Forces (HSTFs) nationwide. These multi-agency teams— composed of federal and local law enforcement

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Activities under this NPA also enhance broader national efforts in:

Counterterrorism;

Cybersecurity;

Border security;

Immigration enforcement;

Transnational organized crime; and, Protecting economic and critical infrastructure.

Allowable Costs:

Applicants may use grant funds for:

Establishing or enhancing multi-agency HSTFs, including operational coordination centers;

Enhancing capabilities and integration with local fusion centers;

Procurement of technology or equipment to support surveillance, communications, and data analysis;

Development of standard operating procedures for information sharing, joint operations, and immigration enforcement coordination;

Personnel training, credentialing, and certification to improve interoperability and mission alignment;

Intelligence analysis, reporting, and suspicious activity monitoring;

Exercises and simulations focused on joint operations, intelligence sharing, on interdiction/disruption of criminal or smuggling networks; and, Community engagement efforts to foster trust and encourage threat reporting.

Additional resources and information regarding collaboration and information sharing are also available through the Department’s Office of Intelligence and Analysis.

3. Enhancing and Integrating Cybersecurity Resilience

In today’s interconnected world, increased connectivity brings greater risks, including the potential for adversaries and terrorists to exploit cyber vulnerabilities and disrupt critical systems. While not mandatory, applicants are encouraged to submit proposals for ongoing or high-priority cybersecurity projects. DHS/FEMA will evaluate these investments based on their effectiveness.

Cybersecurity investments should enhance the security and functioning of critical infrastructure and core capabilities related to preventing, preparing for, protecting against, or responding to acts of terrorism.

4. Enhancing Election Security

In January 2017, DHS designated the infrastructure used to administer the nation’s elections as critical infrastructure. This designation recognizes that the United States’ election infrastructure is of such vital importance to the American way of life that its incapacitation or destruction would have a

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Securing election infrastructure, ensuring its continued operation in the face of threats and harassment, advancing the safety of election officials, and protecting against foreign interference are national security priorities. Because threats to election systems are constantly evolving, defending these systems requires constant vigilance, innovation, and adaptation. By integrating the directives of Executive Order 14248, Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections, into the Enhancing Election Security NPA, THSGP recipients can ensure that their efforts contribute to a secure, transparent, and resilient electoral process, thereby reinforcing public trust and the integrity of democratic institutions

To further strengthen election integrity, Tribal Nations should:

Prioritize compliance with the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) 2.0 established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission;

Complete testing through a Voting System Test Laboratory (VSTL) accredited by the Commission3;

Utilize the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ Systematic Alien Verification Entitlements system for the verification of anyone working at a polling place in any capacity is a U.S. Citizen.

Demonstrate proof of compliance before accessing the full THSGP award—3% of the award may be withheld from drawdown until compliance is confirmed.

Additional resources and information regarding election security are available through the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

5. Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement

State and local law enforcement agencies are essential partners in safeguarding national security and public safety. Pursuant to Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, it is the policy of the United States to enforce immigration laws against all inadmissible and removable aliens—particularly those who threaten the safety or security of the American people. This includes the efficient execution of these laws through lawful incentives and enhanced detention capabilities.

This NPA supports efforts that align with this policy and promote cooperation between local and federal partners. Projects may include, but are not limited to:

Participation in the DHS/ICE 287(g) program, allowing trained local officers to support ICE with immigration enforcement;

Cooperation with ICE detainers and other jurisdictional responsibilities related to immigration enforcement; and, Supportive activities such as officer training, technology, and information sharing, operational support, and community engagement.

3 Federal Register: Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections

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b. Other FY 2026 Funding Priorities In addition to the NPAs above, there are several enduring security needs that crosscut the homeland security enterprise. The following are second-tier priorities that help recipients implement a comprehensive approach to securing communities:

Effective planning; 4 Training and awareness campaigns;

Equipment and capital projects; and, Exercises.

The table below breaks down these priority areas for the FY 2026 THSGP, showing both the core capabilities enhanced and lifelines supported, as well as examples of eligible project types for each area.

More information on allowable investments can be found in Appendix A. THSGP applicants are not required, but are encouraged, to address these areas in their applications. However, as discussed in Section 4 of this funding notice, investments that sufficiently address one or more of the NPAs (enhancing the protection of soft targets/crowded places, supporting Homeland Security Task Forces and fusion centers, enhancing cybersecurity, enhancing election security, and supporting border crisis response and enforcement) will have their final review scores increased by a multiplier of 20%. The example project types in the table below are allowable to prepare for disasters unrelated to acts of terrorism as long as they also help achieve target capabilities related to preventing, preparing for, protecting against, or responding to acts of terrorism.

FY 2026 THSGP Funding Priorities All priorities in this table concern Safety and Security Lifelines

Priority Areas Core Capabilities Examples of Allowable Activities National Priorities Enhancing Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity Intelligence and information sharing Planning Public information and warning Operational coordination Screening, search, and detection Access control and identity verification Supply chain integrity and security Risk management for protection programs and

Cybersecurity risk assessments Projects that address vulnerabilities identified in cybersecurity risk assessments o Improving cybersecurity of critical infrastructure to meet minimum levels identified by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (Version 2.0) o Adoption of cybersecurity performance goals (CISA's Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals)

Cybersecurity training and planning

4 Including assessment of critical infrastructure system vulnerabilities and plans to reduce consequences of disruptions, using the Infrastructure Resilience Planning Framework and Regional Resiliency Assessment Methodology produced by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.

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Priority Areas Core Capabilities Examples of Allowable Activities activities

Long-term vulnerability reduction

Situational assessment Infrastructure systems Operational communications Enhancing the Protection of Soft Targets/Crowded Places

Operational coordination Public information and warning Intelligence and information sharing Interdiction and disruption Screening, search, and detection Access control and identity verification Physical protective measures Risk management for protection programs and activities

Physical security enhancements o Security cameras (closed-circuit television [CCTV]) o Security screening equipment for people and baggage o Lighting o Access controls

Fencing, gates, barriers, etc.

Supporting Homeland Security Task Forces and Fusion Centers

Intelligence and information sharing

Interdiction and disruption Planning Public information and warning Operational coordination Risk management for protection programs and activities

Information sharing with all DHS components;

fusion centers; other operational, investigative, and analytic entities; and other federal law enforcement and intelligence entities

Cooperation with DHS and other entities in intelligence, threat recognition, assessment, analysis, and mitigation

Identifying, assessing and reporting threats of violence

Joint intelligence analysis training and planning with DHS officials and other entities designated by DHS

Enhancing Election Security

Cybersecurity Intelligence and information sharing Planning Long-term vulnerability reduction Situational assessment Infrastructure systems Operational coordination

Physical security planning support Physical/site security measures (e.g., locks, shatter proof glass, alarms, access controls, etc.)

General election security navigator support Cyber navigator support Cybersecurity risk assessments, training, and planning Projects that address vulnerabilities identified in cybersecurity risk assessments

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Community resilience Iterative backups, encrypted backups, network segmentation, software to monitor/scan, and endpoint protection

Distributed Denial of Service protection Online harassment and targeting prevention services Public awareness/preparedness campaigns discussing election security and integrity measures

Prioritizing compliance with the VVSG 2.0 established by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission

Complete testing through a VSTL accredited by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission

Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement

Training and awareness Community resilience Operational coordination Risk management for protection programs and activities

Staffing support to expand 287(g) screening operations within correctional facilities

Operational overtime costs directly tied to 287(g) screening, processing, and enforcement activities

Training programs for law enforcement officers in immigration law, civil rights protections, and 287(g) procedures

Developing or enhancing information-sharing platforms between ICE and tribal law enforcement

Procuring screening, detection, and communications technology to support immigration enforcement activities

Establishing secure and dedicated communication networks with ICE Field Offices

Conducting joint training exercises with ICE and tribal law enforcement to test operational coordination

Support for facilities upgrades, such as creating dedicated interview rooms and secure processing spaces

Community engagement and public briefings to promote transparency and understanding of 287(g) operations and protections

Enduring Needs Planning Planning

Risk management for protection programs & activities

Developing:

o Security Risk Management Plans o Continuity of Operations Plans o Response Plans

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Risk & disaster resilience assessment Threats and hazards identification Operational coordination Community resilience

Efforts to strengthen governance integration between/among regional partners

Joint training and planning with DHS officials and other entities designated by DHS

Cybersecurity training and planning Revising existing plans to strengthen community resilience in vulnerable communities Training & Awareness

Long-term vulnerability reduction

Public information & warning

Operational coordination Situational assessment Community resilience

Active shooter training SAR and terrorism indicators/behaviors training Security training for employees Public awareness/preparedness campaigns Joint training and planning with DHS officials and other entities designated by DHS Cybersecurity training and planning Sharing and leveraging intelligence and information Targeted outreach and preparedness training for vulnerable communities in conjunction with community-based organizations

Equipment & Capital Projects

Long-term vulnerability reduction

Infrastructure systems Operational communications Interdiction & disruption Screening, search & detection Access control & identity verification Physical protective measures

Protecting high-risk, high-consequence areas or systems that have been identified through risk assessments

Physical security enhancements Security cameras (CCTV) Security screening equipment for people and baggage Lighting Access controls Fencing, gates, barriers, etc.

Enhancing Weapons of Mass Destruction and/or improvised explosive device prevention, detection, and response capabilities

Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear, and Explosive detection, prevention, and response equipment

Exercises Long-term vulnerability reduction

Operational coordination Operational communications Community resilience

Response exercises, including exercise planning with community-based organizations

DHS/FEMA require THSGP recipients to complete the THIRA and SPR, and to prioritize grant funding to

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C. Performance Measures and Targets Performance metrics for this program are:

Percentage of high priority capabilities, as identified by Tribal Nations in their THIRA/SPR submissions, that are built or sustained prior to award closeout (50%);

Percentage of projects that address one or more capability gaps identified by Tribal Nations in their THIRA/SPR submissions (60%); and, Percentage of projects that address one or more of the NPA (15%).

FEMA will calculate and analyze the above metrics through a review of recipient SPR submissions and required programmatic reports/award monitoring to ensure that the funds are expended for their intended purpose and achieve the stated outcomes in the grant application.

D. Federal Assistance Type Competitive Grant.

E. Program-Specific Unallowable Costs The unallowable costs described below are applicable to all THSGP-funded projects.

Grant funds may not be used for the purchase of equipment not approved by FEMA. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of grant funds for the purchase of the following equipment: firearms; ammunition;

grenade launchers; bayonets; or weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind with weapons installed.

Additionally, investments that do not have a clear nexus to preventing, preparing for, protecting against, and responding to acts of terrorism are not allowable. This includes general public safety vehicles and equipment.

Note: The above may not be exhaustive. Please consult the applicable terms and conditions and with FEMA for more information.

F. General Funding Requirements Costs charged to federal awards (including federal and non-federal cost share funds) must comply with applicable statutes, rules and regulations, policies, this NOFO, and the terms and conditions of the federal award. This includes, among other requirements, that costs must be incurred, and products and services must be delivered within the budget period (see 2 C.F.R. § 200.403(h)).

Recipients may not use federal funds or any cost share funds for the following activities:

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1. Matching or cost sharing requirements for other federal grants and cooperative agreements (see 2 C.F.R. § 200.306).

2. Lobbying or other prohibited activities under 18 U.S.C. § 1913 or 2 C.F.R. § 200.450.

3. Prosecuting claims against the federal government or any other government entity (see 2 C.F.R. §

200.435).

G. Prohibition on Covered Equipment or Services FEMA provides additional resources regarding the prohibition on covered telecommunications equipment and services in its policy titled Prohibitions on Expending FEMA Award Funds for Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services (FEMA Policy #405-143-1). This policy outlines specific requirements related to the prohibition. Additionally, FEMA's Contract Provisions Guide offers sample language for the required contract provisions.

Recipients, subrecipients, and their contractors or subcontractors must comply with the prohibitions set forth in Section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, which restrict the purchase of covered telecommunications and surveillance equipment and services. See 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.216, 200.327, 200.471, and Appendix II to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 for more information.

Prohibition on Covered Foreign Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Recipients, subrecipients, and their contractors or subcontractors must also comply with Section 1825 of the American Security Drone Act of 2023, enacted as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (Pub. L. No. 118-31 §§ 1821-33, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.). This provision mandates that, beginning December 22, 2025, no federal funds awarded through a contract, grant, or cooperative agreement, or otherwise made available may be used to procure a covered unmanned aircraft system (UAS) that is manufactured or assembled by a covered foreign entity. Significantly, no funds may be used in connection with the operation of such a drone or UAS. For more information, refer to Public Law 118-31 and OMB Memorandum M-26-02, Ensuring Government Use of Secure Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Supporting United States Producers.

H. Beneficiary and Participant Eligibility Beneficiary There are no program requirements for Beneficiary Eligibility. This NOFO and any subsequent federal awards create no rights or causes of action for any beneficiary.

Participant There are no program requirements for Participant Eligibility. This NOFO and any subsequent federal awards create no rights or causes of action for any participant.

This NOFO and any subsequent federal awards create no rights or causes of action for any beneficiary or participant. Please consult the DHS Standard Terms and Conditions, your awarding agency’s terms and conditions, and your awarding documents for more details.

I. Indirect Costs Indirect costs are allowed for recipients.

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Indirect costs (IDC) are costs incurred for a common or joint purpose benefiting more than one cost objective and not readily assignable to specific cost objectives without disproportionate effort.

Applicants with a current negotiated IDC rate agreement who desire to charge indirect costs to a federal award must provide a copy of their IDC rate agreement with their applications. Not all applicants are required to have a current negotiated IDC rate agreement. Applicants that are not required to have a negotiated IDC rate agreement, but are required to develop an IDC rate proposal, must provide a copy of their proposal with their applications. Applicants without a current negotiated IDC rate agreement (including a provisional rate) and wish to charge the de minimis rate must reach out to FEMA for further instructions. Applicants who wish to use a cost allocation plan in lieu of an IDC rate proposal must reach out to FEMA for further instructions. As it relates to the IDC for subrecipients, a recipient must follow the requirements of 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.332 and 200.414 in approving the IDC rate for subawards.

J. Budget Period There will be only a single budget period with the same start and end dates as the period of performance.

K. Pre-Award Costs The following pre-award costs are allowable:

Pre-award grant writing services provided by an independent contractor that shall not exceed $1,500 per applicant for recipients.

Pre-award costs are otherwise not allowable and will not be approved.

L. Management and Administration Costs Management and Administration (M&A) costs are allowed.

M&A costs are allowed by the 2026 DHS Appropriations Act (See, Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, Pub. L. No. 119-86 (2026), § 302). Recipients may use up to 5% of the amount of the award for M&A. M&A activities are those defined as directly relating to the management and administration of THSGP funds, such as financial management and monitoring. M&A expenses must be based on actual expenses or known contractual costs. M&A requests that are simple percentages of the award, without supporting justification, will not be allowed or considered for reimbursement.

M&A costs are not overhead costs but are necessary costs incurred in direct support of the federal award or as a consequence of it, such as travel, meeting-related expenses, and salaries of full/part-time staff in direct support of the program. As such, M&A costs can be itemized in financial reports.

Other M&A costs examples include preparing and submitting required programmatic and financial reports, establishing and/or maintaining equipment inventory, documenting operational and equipment expenditures for financial accounting purposes, responding to official informational requests from federal oversight authorities, and grant performance measurement or evaluation activities. Reasonable costs of grant management training are also allowable. If an applicant uses an outside consultant or contractor to

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M. Authorizing Authority Section 2005 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, Pub. L. No. 107-296 (codified as amended at 6 U.S.C. § 606).

N. Appropriation Authority Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, Pub. L. No. 119-86 (2026).

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Submission Requirements and Application Deadlines A. Registration

You must have an active SAM.gov account which includes having a UEI. SAM.gov registration can take several weeks. Begin that process today.

For more detailed instructions for obtaining a UEI number or to register, go to SAM.gov Entity Registration and click “Get Started.” From the same page, you can also click on the Entity Registration Checklist for the information you will need to register.

You must also have an active account with Grants.gov. You can see step-by step instructions see the Quick Start Guide for Applicants.

B. Requesting the Application Package The application package is accessible in the FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO) system. To access the system, go to https://go.fema.gov/.

C. Application and Submission Instructions To apply for an award under this program, all applicants must:

1. Apply for, update, or verify their UEI number and EIN from the Internal Revenue Service;

2. Provide their UEI number in the application;

3. Have an account with login.gov;

4. Register for, update, or verify their SAM.gov account and ensure the account is active before submitting the application;

5. Register in FEMA GO, add the organization to the system, and establish the Authorized

Organizational Representative (AOR). The organization’s electronic business point of contact (eBiz POC) from the SAM registration may need to be involved in this step. For step-by-step instructions, see the FEMA GO Startup Guide;

6. Submit the complete application in FEMA GO; and

7. Always maintain an active SAM registration with current information during which the applicant has an active federal award, an application, or plan under consideration by a federal awarding agency. As part of this, applicants must also provide information on an applicant’s immediate and highest-level owner and subsidiaries, as well as on all predecessors that have been awarded federal contracts or federal financial assistance within the past three years, if applicable.

Per 2 C.F.R. 25.110(a)(2)(iv), if an applicant is experiencing exigent circumstances that prevents it from obtaining an UEI number and completing SAM registration prior to receiving a federal award, the applicant must notify FEMA as soon as possible. Contact fema-grants-news@fema.dhs.gov and provide the details of the exigent circumstances.

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D. How to Register to Apply General Instructions Registering and applying for an award under this program is a multi-step process and requires time to complete. Below are instructions for registering to apply for FEMA funds. Read the instructions carefully and prepare the requested information before beginning the registration process. Gathering the required information before starting the process will alleviate last-minute searches for required information.

The registration process can take up to four weeks to complete. To ensure an application meets the deadline, applicants are advised to start the required steps well in advance of their submission.

Organizations must have a UEI number, EIN, and an active SAM registration.

Obtain a UEI Number All entities applying for funding, including renewal funding, must have a UEI number.

Obtain Employer Identification Number In addition to having a UEI number, all entities applying for funding must provide an EIN. The EIN can be obtained from the IRS at Get an employer identification number.

Create a login.gov account Applicants must have a login.gov account to register with SAM or update their SAM registration. Applicants can create a login.gov account at Create an account.

Applicants only have to create a login.gov account once. For existing SAM users, use the same email address for both login.gov and SAM.gov so that the two accounts can be linked.

For more information on the login.gov requirements for SAM registration, refer to SAM.gov.

Register with SAM.gov In addition to having a UEI number, all organizations must register with SAM.gov. Failure to register with SAM.gov will prevent your organization from applying through FEMA GO. SAM.gov registration must be renewed annually and must remain active throughout the entire grant life cycle.

For more detailed instructions for registering with SAM.gov, refer to Register with SAM.gov.

Note: per 2 C.F.R. § 25.200 applicants must also provide the applicant’s immediate and highest-level owner, subsidiaries, and predecessors that have been awarded federal contracts or federal financial assistance, applicants must also provide the applicant’s immediate and highest-level owner, subsidiaries, and predecessors that have been awarded federal contracts or federal financial assistance within the past three years, if applicable.

Register in FEMA GO, Add the Organization to the System, and Establish the AOR Applicants must register in FEMA GO and add their organization to the system. The organization’s electronic business point of contact (eBiz POC) from the SAM.gov registration may need to be involved in this step. For step-by-step instructions, see the FEMA GO Startup Guide.

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Note: FEMA GO will support only the most recent major release of the following browsers:

Google Chrome;

Mozilla Firefox;

Apple Safari; and, Microsoft Edge.

Applicants using tablet type devices or other browsers may encounter issues with using FEMA GO.

E. Submitting the Final Application Applicants will be prompted to submit the standard application information, and any program-specific information required in FEMA GO.

After submitting the final application, FEMA GO will provide either an error message or send an email to the submitting AOR confirming the transmission was successfully received.

F. Application Deadline July 24, 2026, 5 p.m. ET

G. Pre-Application Requirements Deadline Not Applicable.

H. Post Application Requirements Deadline Recipients must ensure and maintain adoption and implementation of NIMS as a condition of receiving and expending THSGP funds. Information on NIMs implementation, including current implementation objectives and related guidance, is available on FEMA’s NIMS Implementation and Training page.

As a condition of award under this program, THSGP recipients are required to complete a THIRA and SPR by December 31, 2026. The THIRA must be updated and resubmitted at least once every three years while the award remains open, and the SPR must be updated and submitted annually.

I. Effects of Missing Deadlines All applications must be completed in FEMA GO by the application deadline. FEMA GO automatically records proof of submission and generates an electronic date/time stamp when FEMA GO successfully receives an application. The submitting AOR will receive an email with an official date/time stamp and a FEMA GO tracking number to serve as proof of timely submission before the application deadline.

Applicants experiencing system-related issues have until 3 p.m. ET on the date applications are due to notify FEMA. No new system-related issues will be addressed after this deadline. Applications not received by the application submission deadline will not be accepted.

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Application Contents and Format A. Application Requirements

The following forms or information are integrated into the application package in FEMA GO. Applicants should review these forms at SF-424 Family | Grants.gov before applying to ensure they are providing all required information.

1. SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance;

2. Grants.gov Lobbying Form, Certification Regarding Lobbying;

3. SF-424A, Budget Information (Non-Construction)

If construction is permitted under the program, submit SF-424C, Budget Information (Construction), instead of SF-424A;

4. SF-424B, Standard Assurances (Non-Construction) If construction is permitted under the program, submit SF-424D, Standard Assurances

(Construction), instead of SF-424B; and

5. SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities.

B. Required Documents, Content, and Formatting See section below.

C. Program-Specific Required Documents and Information The following program-specific forms or information are required to be submitted in FEMA GO:

THSGP IJ (Office of Management and Budget [OMB] Control Number: 1660- 0113/FEMA Form: 089- 22), which is located in the “Related Documents” tab on Grants.gov; and

Self-certification form stating the Tribal Nation’s eligibility per the Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended (the self-certification is contained within the THSGP IJ).

D. Post-Application Requirements for Successful Applicants Post-Application Requirements for Successful Applicants

a. Grant Agreement and Acceptance

Recipients must review, sign, and return the grant agreement to formalize acceptance of the award and its terms.

b. Additional Application Material With FEMA's approval, applicants may submit certain required information post award. For detailed guidance, please refer to the award letter or contact your assigned FEMA HQ Preparedness Officer.

c. General Information About Post-Federal Award Reporting Requirements Award recipients must submit the following reports: quarterly financial reports, semi-annual performance reports and ASIR submissions, final financial and performance reports, and an annual audit report (if required). These must follow the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, found at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, or specific conditions of the award. If reports are late, future funding or fund access may be delayed, and additional reports may be requested in some cases, pursuant to 2 C.F.R. § 200.339.

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