Homeland Security Grants

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​There are several federal grant opportunities available to the Commonwealth​.  We are proud to offer the following reimbursement grants:

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) NEW

State and Local Cyber Grant Program (SLCGP)

Application is now

CLOSED

Click HERE to Apply

Grant will return:
Fall 2025

State and Local Cyber Grant Program (SLCGP)

Quick Facts

  • Eligible Entities: Local units of government (city/county), locally owned infrastructure (e.g., utilities, K-12 schools, law enforcement, emergency management, PSAPs, etc.)
  • Ineligible Entities: Nonprofit organizations; and private corporations.
  • Reimbursement Grant
  • 30% Match: Hard match (cash) or soft match (in-kind)
  • For more information visit the application portal by clicking the "Apply Here" link above

State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP)

Application is now

CLOSED

Click HERE to Apply

Grant will return:
Spring 2025

State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP)

HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM RESOURCES

Listed below are items that will help you with completing your application:


Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

Application is now

OPEN

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, January 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.

Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)

The Kentucky of Homeland Security (KOHS) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). These federal funds are made available through the Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency (DHS-FEMA). The NSGP provides funding for physical security enhancements and other security-related activities to faith-based and other nonprofit organizations that are at high risk of terrorist attack due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission.

  • Nonprofits may apply for a maximum of $200,000 per application with one site location per application.
  • You may submit a maximum of three (3) applications for up to $200,000 each.
  • If you submit multiple applications, you must submit a separate vulnerability assessment with each application that is unique to its site location.
  • Failure to do so will result in rejection of the application.


Links to all guidance and application materials are listed below.  ​

PLEASE VIEW THE 2025 NSGP APPLICANT WALKTHROUGH FIRST
To view and utilize the material, it MUST be downloaded on your computer. Please be sure you have the latest version of Adobe Reader installed. A free version can be downloaded from the Adobe website.

​Right-click on each link and "Save link as" on your computer.


SUBMISSION DEADLINE: Friday, January 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM EST.









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Homeland Security Grants