FY25 Homeland Security Application

IMPORTANT Please review and follow the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant guidance document. FEMA/DHS expects all grant recipients and subrecipients to utilize the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant funding to address the high priority-low capacity core capabilities. SHSP provides financial support to build and deliver core capabilities that improve the ability of jurisdictions to prepare for and prevent terrorism and other catastrophic events. The Grant Program Guidance document provides information on the top priorities for the coming years SHSP project applications. The State of Montana solicits projects that will measurably improve these high priority-low capacity capabilities and increase our resiliency all across the State. Overview The purpose of this fiscal year's SHSP is to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and other terrorist related catastrophic events and to prepare the nation for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of the United States. This year's SHSP provides funding to implement investments that build, sustain, and deliver the 32 core capabilities essential to achieving the national preparedness goal of a secure and resilient nation. The building, sustainment, and delivery of these core capabilities are not exclusive to any single level of government, organization, or community, but rather, require the combined effort of the whole community, inclusive of children, individuals with disabilities and other with access and functional needs, diverse communities, and people with limited English proficiency. This year's SHSP supports the core capabilities across the five mission areas of Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery based on allowable costs. • Prevent a threatened or an actual act of terrorism; • Protect citizens, residents, visitors, and assets against the greatest threats that pose the greatest risk to the security of the United States; • Mitigate the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of future catastrophic events caused by terrorism; • Respond quickly to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human needs in the aftermath of a catastrophic incident caused by terrorism; • Recover through a focus on the timely restoration, strengthening, accessibility and revitalization of infrastructure, housing, and a sustainable economy, as well as the health, social, cultural, historic, and environmental fabric of communities affected by a catastrophic incident caused by terrorism; and do so in a manner that engages the whole community while ensuring the protection of civil rights.

No more than 3 applications from a jurisdictional area will be considered under the competitive pool. Senior Advisory Committee (SAC) approved regional projects and Combating Domestic Violence Extremism projects are not counted against the 3 projects.

Nonprofits who provide services to a local government agency may also submit applications. A local jurisdiction may act as a host on behalf of an entity, including non-profits and associations, to address critical needs.

This is a competitive state grant, and there are often more funding requests than funding available. The State Homeland Security Advisor will make the final decision on projects to be included in the state application to FEMA in late spring. All applicants will be informed as to the status of their projects after the state application has been submitted. Please note - project period of performance will not begin until 10/1/2025.

We anticipate that the national priorities from last year will remain the same. Updated information will be provided when the Notice of Funding Opportunity is released, typically around February.

State Awarding Agency Contacts Amanda Avard - State Authorized Representative Pam Fruh Pam.Fruh@mt.gov 406-439-5917 Emily Schuff Emily.Schuff@mt.gov 406-417-9236 Genny Lighthiser Genevieve.Lighthiser@mt.gov 406-417-8685