Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #DHS-26-GPD-159-00-99
FEMA State Border Security Reinforcement Fund Grant Program
Buyer
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Posted
October 04, 2023
Respond By
July 07, 2026
Identifier
DHS-26-GPD-159-00-99
NAICS
928110
This opportunity is a major federal grant program from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), focused on state-level border security initiatives. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) Award Administration Division - Funding Details: - Nearly $10 billion available through the State Border Security Reinforcement Fund (SBSRF) - Established by the Working Families Tax Cut Act of 2025 - Competitive grant for U.S. states and local governments (territories, tribal nations, and private organizations are not eligible) - Project Requirements: - Projects must enhance border security, reduce unlawful entries, combat illegal drug flows, and strengthen interagency collaboration - Applicants must coordinate with federal border enforcement agencies (e.g., ICE, CBP) - Prioritize U.S. citizens in sensitive roles - Full vetting required for foreign nationals involved - Active participation in Homeland Security Task Forces, MOUs, or joint operational plans is required - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - The opportunity is administered by FEMA with support from relevant offices
Description
The State Border Security Reinforcement Fund (SBSRF) is a funding opportunity established by the Working Families Tax Cut Act of 2025, dedicating nearly $10 billion to enhance border security. The program aims to support the Department of Homeland Security's efforts to reduce unlawful entries, combat illegal drug flows, and strengthen interagency collaboration through state-level projects. Eligible applicants include U.S. states (excluding territories and tribal nations) and local governments that coordinate with federal border enforcement agencies. The funding is distributed competitively, with applications due by July 6, 2026, and the performance period extending through September 30, 2034.