State and Local Homeland Security National Training Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 97.005
- Agency
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Department of Homeland Security
- Grant awards
- 222 $1,595,307,684 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Continuing Training Grants
- Assistance types
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- Project Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 70-0560-0-1-999
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funds training development and delivery for emergency responders and community members through the State and Local Homeland Security National Training Program, Assistance Listing 97.005, with the most recent grant awards disbursed September 20, 2025.
The program funds development and delivery of specialized training curricula addressing national preparedness gaps across the Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery mission areas. Recent awards support training for natural disasters, terrorist attacks, cybersecurity incident response, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations in emergency management, search and rescue operations, and other emergency scenarios. Training is designed to build core capabilities across state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) responders and community members. Two recent examples: a $20.84 million National Domestic Preparedness Consortium award for curriculum development and delivery across multiple disciplines, and a $7.2 million Continuing Training Grants award for specialized training program delivery.
Awards operate on a consistent annual cycle, with nine to ten awards granted per year over the past five years. The program has a 26-year history dating to 1999. Combined federal obligated dollars total $1.6 billion across 222 awards in the portfolio. Assistance-type distribution is predominantly Project Grants (75 percent) with a significant minority of Cooperative Agreements (25 percent). FEMA dominates funding: FEMA Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards account for 92 awards and $868.8 million in federal dollars obligated, while the main FEMA agency account reports 130 awards and $726.5 million. Award magnitudes range from under $1 million to $20.84 million, with recent awards clustering in the $1.4 million to $20.84 million band.
Eligible applicants include state and local units of government, public nonprofits, and Federally recognized tribal entities. The Fiscal Year 2026 HSNTP solicitation (DHS-26-NPD-005-00-96) posted July 1, 2026 with a due date of July 31, 2026. The FY 2025 solicitation (DHS-25-NPD-005-00-96) posted August 1, 2025 with a due date of August 15, 2025. Applications are submitted through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO).
Objective and description
- Objective
The Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP) Continuing Training Grants (CTG) program, was created to enhance the nation's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from various emergencies. This program provides financial support to
- Description
The Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP) Continuing Training Grants (CTG) program provides financial support to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as non-profit organizations, to develop and deliver specialized training programs. These programs are designed to improve the skills and knowledge of emergency responders and community members in handling incidents such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other emergencies.
Eligibility
- Beneficiary eligibility
State and Local units of government, public non-profits, and Federally recognized tribal entities.
- Uses of assistance
Federal funds made available through CTG may be used for the purpose set forth in the CTG funding opportunity announcement, the terms and conditions of the award and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Award funds may not be used for matching funds for any other federal awards, lobbying, or intervention in federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, federal funds may not be used to sue the Federal Government or any other government entity.
- Use restrictions
Federal funds made available through CTG may be used for the purpose set forth in the CTG funding opportunity announcement, the terms and conditions of the award and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Award funds may not be used for matching funds for any other federal awards, lobbying, or intervention in federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, federal funds may not be used to sue the Federal Government or any other government entity.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Refer to the CTG NOFO. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Refer to the CTG NOFO.
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity for CTG available from grants.gov for information on the Criteria for Selecting Proposals associated with CTG.
- Award procedure
Refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity for CTG available from grants.gov for information on the Criteria for Selecting Proposals associated with CTG.
- Renewals
Refer to the NOFO for this program for a description of the renewal or extension procedures. The NOFO can be accessed at https://www.grants.gov.
Grant opportunities
Show all 28
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 222 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service | $393,210,526 | 25% |
| 2 | Louisiana State University | $389,245,190 | 24% |
| 3 | New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology | $366,165,658 | 23% |
| 4 | University Of Hawaii | $73,130,921 | 5% |
| 5 | Transportation Technology Center, Inc. | $62,384,637 | 4% |
| 6 | The Center For Rural Development, Inc. | $47,157,241 | 3% |
| 7 | University Of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute | $39,311,973 | 2% |
| 8 | The Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York | $16,153,034 | 1% |
| 9 | Mississippi State University | $9,600,000 | 1% |
| 10 | George Washington University (The) | $6,246,581 | <1% |
10 of 43 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | -$610 |
| FY2025 | $84,148,059 |
| FY2024 | $84,281,540 |
| FY2023 | $94,994,900 |
| FY2022 | $181,906,828 |
| FY2021 | $90,818,604 |
| FY2020 | $86,907,525 |
| FY2019 | $86,937,915 |
| FY2018 | $86,747,254 |
| FY2017 | $86,634,147 |
| FY2016 | $87,469,482 |
| FY2015 | $87,739,037 |
| FY2014 | $86,984,857 |
| FY2013 | $75,456,518 |
| FY2012 | $70,035,558 |
| FY2011 | $21,597,575 |
| FY2010 | -$424,953 |
| FY2009 | $87,845,815 |
| FY2008 | $81,959,700 |
| FY2006 | $33,851,660 |
| FY2005 | $22,585,030 |
| FY2004 | $1,000,000 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 97.005?
Assistance Listing 97.005 is State and Local Homeland Security National Training Program, a federal grant program run by Federal Emergency Management Agency (Department of Homeland Security).
What is the CFDA number for State and Local Homeland Security National Training Program?
Its CFDA number is 97.005: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 97.005 awarded?
222 grant awards under 97.005 have obligated $1,595,307,684 in federal funds to 43 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 97.005?
The recipients obligated the most under State and Local Homeland Security National Training Program are Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service ($393,210,526), Louisiana State University ($389,245,190) and New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology ($366,165,658).
How much did 97.005 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 97.005 obligated $84,148,059 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 97.005?
No opportunity listed under 97.005 is open now. The latest, Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security National Training Program, was posted on July 1, 2026.
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