State Homeland Security Grant Program
About the Homeland Security Grant in Sacramento County
Sacramento County OES administers the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) for the Sacramento Operational Area. SHSGP is a federal award from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), passed through the State of California (Cal OES) to the Operational Area, and then sub awarded to public safety agencies throughout the County. The program funds capabilities that protect against, prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events.
FY 2025 Program Overview
On August 1, 2025, DHS/FEMA released the final FY 2025 HSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Cal OES issued the California Supplement to the FY 2025 NOFO in May 2026. Subrecipients are required to comply with the NOFO, the FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual, and 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), in addition to any state-specific requirements identified below.
Key FY 2025 Program Changes
National Priority Areas (NPAs): FY 2025 reduced the number of NPAs from six to five.
| National Priority Area | Minimum Spend |
|---|---|
Supporting Homeland Security Task Forces and Fusion Centers (new) | None |
Enhancing the Protection of Soft Targets/Crowded Places | None |
Enhancing Cybersecurity | None |
Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement (new) | 10% |
Enhancing Election Security | 3% |
SHSP must allocate at least 30% of the award across the five NPAs combined.
Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA): At least 35% of SHSP funding must support LETPA-eligible activities.
Prohibited/Controlled Equipment: Weapons, firearms, ammunition, weapon accessories, tracked armored vehicles, and camouflage/military-style apparel are generally not allowable. Use of funds for telecommunications or video surveillance equipment from Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, Dahua (or affiliates) remains prohibited under Section 889 of the FY19 NDAA.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS/Drones): Per Executive Order 14305 (June 2025), eligible agencies may purchase drones and counter-UAS detection equipment consistent with their legal authority, subject to FEMA approval prior to purchase. The American Security Drone Act of 2023 prohibits procurement from covered foreign entities for all FEMA awards made on or after December 22, 2025.
Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA): Infrastructure projects must use U.S.-produced iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials, consistent with 2 CFR Part 184.
Procurement
Updated Procurement Regulations Effective as of Oct. 1, 2024
When conducting purchases under a FEMA award, recipients and subrecipients must adhere to federal procurement regulations outlined in 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.317 – 200.327.
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) recently revised these standards, which will be effective for FEMA awards with a federal award date or disaster declaration date on or after Oct. 1, 2024.
FEMA will update its policy and guidance documents to incorporate these revisions. In the meantime, for more information, please refer to the 2024 OMB Revisions Fact Sheet.
Per FEMA Contract Provision Guide (version 2, effective October 1, 2024), all PO’s require FEMA contract provision language by applicable thresholds and procurement type.
| Procurement Thresholds | Amount |
|---|---|
Micro-purchase (no competitive quotes required but must follow 2 CFR 200.320(a)(1)(ii). Documentation justifying the reasonableness of the price must be maintained for each transaction.) | Up to $15,000 |
Simplified acquisition (Multiple quotes required or sole source document) | Up to $350,000 |
Cal OES prior written approval required for noncompetitive procurement | Exceeding $250,000 |
Performance bond required (equipment, vehicles, aircraft, watercraft paid in advance) | Exceeding $350,000 |
Grant Application & Selection Process
Each year, public safety agencies within the Sacramento Operational Area may submit projects for SHSGP funding under Five categories: Equipment, Planning, Organization, Training, and Exercise. All equipment requests must reference authorized equipment/activities from the Authorized Equipment List (AEL), align with California Homeland Security Strategy goals, and map to one Investment Justifications.
All project submissions are reviewed by Sacramento OES for compliance, then forwarded to the Screening Committee, and ultimately decided by the Approval Authority — the five-member body required under state grant guidance:
- County Sheriff, or designee
- County Fire Chief, or designee
- Public Health Officer, or designee responsible for Emergency Medical Services
- Police Chief (selected by City Police Chiefs)
- Municipal Fire Chief (selected by City Fire Chiefs)
Because requested amounts typically exceed available funding several times over, many projects receive partial or no funding. The Approval Authority prioritizes projects that benefit the entire Operational Area, address operational necessities, meet new or evolving state/federal standards, build regional capability, and offer sustainable solutions.
Grant funds may not be used to supplant existing local funding. No expenditures are permitted prior to receipt of an official grant award or/and subaward contract.
FY 2025 Application Status
The FY 2025 HSGP subrecipient application cycle is pending finalization. Per the Cal OES FY 2025 timeline:
- FEMA period of performance begins: September 1, 2025
- Sac OES Award Amount: $1,558,726
- Subrecipient period of performance ends: December 31, 2027
Questions on the application process may be directed to Adelina Ana. Narrative applications must be submitted in Word format to sacoa@saccounty.gov.
- 2025 Subrecipient Application - Due October 15, 2026 by 5:00 PM
- 2025 SHSGP PowerPoint
- FY25 SHSGP Federal Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
- FY25 California State Supplement
- Cal OES Grant Management Memoranda (GMMs)- which provides additional information and requirements regarding SHSGP
- FY25 Preparedness Grants Manual
- FY25 HSGP Fact Sheet
- FY25 HSGP FAQs
- FY25 HSGP Key Changes
- System for Award Management (SAM.gov) — Suspension/Debarment Verification
- Environmental & Historical Preservation (EHP) Screening Form
- FEMA EHP Guidance
The EHP Screening Memo and review process are required for equipment requiring fixed installation, ground disturbance, or structural modification; field-based training and exercises; base radio/repeater projects; select HazMat equipment; and construction/renovation activities. EHP reviews may take up to a year — no EHP-triggering activity, including site preparation, may begin until the review is complete and DHS/FEMA has issued written approval. Check the AEL to determine if your equipment requires an EHP review.
Additional Resources
- Authorized Equipment List (AEL) — SHSGP Eligible Items: Only AEL-listed equipment is eligible for purchase with HSGP funds; eligibility varies by grant program.
Training
- All grant-funded training requires a Training Feedback Number from CSTI, obtained through CSTI's online submission form Request for Federal Tracking Number (emailed PDF submissions are no longer accepted). Requests should be submitted at least 30 days before the training start date.
- Field-based training programs require an approved EHP prior to the training taking place.
Exercises
- All exercises funded with SHSGP dollars must comply with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). See fema.gov/hseep.
- An After-Action Report/Improvement Plan (or Exercise Summary Report for seminars/workshops) is due within 90 days of the exercise.
Federal Guidelines, Regulations and Resources
- 2 CFR Part 200 — Uniform Guidance
- FEMA National Preparedness Reports
- FEMA Information Bulletins
- Prohibited and Controlled Equipment (FEMA Policy)
- Telecommunications Equipment/Services Prohibitions — FEMA Policy #405-143-1
Award History
FY 2025 State Homeland Security Grant
- Award from State to Sacramento County: September 1, 2025
- Award Amount to Sacramento County: $1,558,726
- Sub recipient Performance Period Ends: December 31, 2027
FY 2024 State Homeland Security Grant
- Award from State to Sacramento County: September 1, 2024
- Award Amount to Sacramento County: $1,400,136
- Sub recipient Performance Period Ends: December 31, 2026
FY 2023 State Homeland Security Grant
- Award from State to Sacramento County: September 1, 2023
- Award Amount to Sacramento County: $1,578,910
- Sub recipient Performance Period Ends: December 31, 2025
FY 2022 State Homeland Security Grant
- Award from State to Sacramento County: September 1, 2022
- Award Amount to Sacramento County: $1,578,910
- Sub recipient Performance Period Ends: December 31, 2024
FY 2021 State Homeland Security Grant
- Award from State to Sacramento County: September 1, 2021
- Award Amount to Sacramento County: $1,604,710
- Sub recipient Performance Period Ends: December 31, 2023
FY 2020 State Homeland Security Grant
- Award from State to Sacramento County: September 1, 2020
- Award Amount to Sacramento County: $1,661,118
- Sub recipient Performance Period Ends: December 31, 2022
FY 2019 State Homeland Security Grant
- Award from State to Sacramento County: Approximately September 1, 2019
- Award Amount to Sacramento County: $1,648,650
- Sub recipient Performance Period Ends: December 31, 2021
FY 2018 State Homeland Security Grant
- Award from State to Sacramento County: Approximately September 1, 2018
- Award Amount to Sacramento County: $1,592,326
- Sub recipient Performance Period Ends: December 31, 2020
FY 2017 State Homeland Security Grant
- Award from State to Sacramento County: Approximately September 1, 2017
- Award Amount to Sacramento County: $1,588,589
- Sub recipient Performance Period Ends: December 31, 2019
FY 2016 State Homeland Security Grant
- Award from State to Sacramento County: September 1, 2016
- Award Amount to Sacramento County: $1,575,474
- Sub recipient Performance Period Ends: December 31, 2018
FY 2015 State Homeland Security Grant
- Award from State to Sacramento County: September 1, 2015
- Award Amount to Sacramento County: $1,556,272
- Sub recipient Performance Period Ends: December 31, 2017
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