The SHSGP assists state, tribal and local preparedness activities that address high-priority preparedness gaps across all core capabilities and mission areas where a nexus to terrorism exists. SHSGP supports the implementation of risk driven, capabilities-based approaches to address capability targets set in urban area, state, and regional Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (THIRAs). The capability targets are established during the THIRA process, and assessed in the State Preparedness Report (SPR) and inform planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise needs to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events.
FFY 2026 Application Timeline
| January 6, 2026 | Application Period Opens |
| February 27, 2026 | SHSGP AND UASI Stakeholders Electronically Submit Grant Applications to AZDOHS, NLT 5:00 pm Friday, February 27, 2026 |
| March 1– March 31, 2026 | AZDOHS Programmatic and Financial Review of Grant Applications Working Groups Review/Comment on Grant Applications |
| April 2026 | RAC Funding Recommendation Meetings |
| April -May, 2026* | AZDOHS Writes Investment Justification/Application AZDOHS Reviews and Submits Final Investment Justification/Application to USDHS |
| June-August, 2026* | US DHS/FEMA reviews Application USDHS Announces Awards Final Awards to Stakeholders (NLT 45 days after official Grant Award Notice) |
| October 1, 2026* | Period of Performance Start Date |
*Tentative
Online Application
The FFY 2026 application closed at 5:00 pm on Friday, February 27, 2026.
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Award Information
For FFY 2016 through current grant year, login to your account to view documents. NOTE: Current grant year awards may not be available. Consult the application timeline section for award announcement dates.
For grant years prior to FFY 2016, visit the Grant Information and Award Archives.
Resources
FFY 2026 Application Information
- FFY 2026 Grant Information Seminar PPT PDF
- FFY 2026 SHSGP-UASI Application Template (for Offline Development Only)
- FFY 2026 RAC Scoring Rubric
- National Priority Areas from FFY 2025
- Law Enforcement Prevention Activities (November 2024)
- Election Security Resource Guide (September 2024)
- SHSGP/UASI Tips for Crafting a Successful Application
- IB429A Cybersecurity pages 6-8
Guidance, Instructions & Policies
- FEMA Information Bulletin 551- Prohibition on Use of FEMA Financial Assistance for the Procurement or Operation of Covered Foreign Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Jan 2026)
- FFY 2025 FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual
- AZDOHS Policy for Purchase of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SUAS) (July 2019)
- DHS/CISA - Best Practices for Operating Commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (June 2019)
- DHS/CISA Industry Alert - Chinese Manufactured Unmanned Aircraft Systems (May 2019)
- FEMA Bulletin No. 438 - Use of OSPG Funds for SUAS, Certain Costs Related to Transportation and Medical Care (Jan 2019)
- OCIA - Cybersecurity Risks Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems (May 2018)
- DHS Fact Sheet - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Law Enforcement Considerations (June 2017)
- FEMA Bulletin No. 426 - Implementation of EO13809 Restoring State, Tribal, and Local Law Enforcement Access to Life-Saving Equipment and Resources (Nov 2017)
- DHS Fact Sheet - Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Challenges (Feb 2017)
- FEMA Bulletin No. 407a - Use of Grant Funds for Controlled Equipment: Update for Fiscal Year 2017 (Jan 2017)
- Presidential Memo: Promoting Economic Competitiveness While Safeguarding Privacy, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties in Domestic Use of UAS (Feb 2015)
- SAFECOM Guidance
- Authorized Equipment List (AEL)
- FEMA Information Bulletin regarding Cybersecurity Projects