State Homeland Security Grants

The Homeland Security Grant Program provides a suite of risk-based grants designed to support South Dakota’s state, local, tribal, and territorial partners in preventing, protecting against, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from acts of terrorism and other security threats. These grants equip South Dakota communities with critical resources to implement the National Preparedness System and advance the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation. By strengthening local capabilities, the program enhances the safety and resilience of communities across South Dakota, from rural towns to tribal lands and urban centers.

 

NOTICE:  No timelines have been determined for the 2025 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) and Non-Profit Security Grant Program (NSGP) awards.

 

2026 Homeland Security Grants

All applications must have a nexus to terrorism threats while following the Homeland Security Grant terms and conditions. 

Examples of common projects are:

• Access control systems such as electronic locks, video entry, door locks, metal detectors, and panic buttons.
• Lighting 
• Fencing, gates, barriers, etc.
• Cybersecurity risk assessments
• Projects that address vulnerabilities identified in cybersecurity risk assessments such as hardware, software, access control to systems, training, and exercises
• Tactical gear or ballistic protection
• Training Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) teams
• Training Special Response Teams (Taskforce 1)
• Training and awareness programs.
• Backup generators and transfer switches for PSAPs or EOCs only
• Training and exercises
• Detection equipment for CBRNE threats
• Rescue equipment
• Pagers for fire, ambulance, or search and rescue
• Equipment compatible with the State Radio System such as P25 radios, repeaters, and extenders.
• Border security.

Award agreements will be generated and sent out after funding becomes available. Projects cannot start before the grant award agreement is signed by the grantee and the Office of Homeland Security.  Award agreements and funding for projects is typically expected to become available on our about September each year.

 

Questions? Please email the SD Office of Homeland Security or call (605)-773-3450.

 

Grant Documents

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SD Homeland Security Administrative Manual Debarment Search Guidelines July 2021 Equipment Tracking Form Instructions and Sample Forms.pdf Equipment Disposal or Transfer Form.pdf EHP Form Template.pdf GPD EHP Screening Form Instructions.pdf Homeland Security Payment Request Form.pdf Nonprofit Application Instructions.pdf Request for Sole Source Purchase.pdf Homeland Security Grant Application Instructions.pdf SD Office of Homeland Security SDHLS Equipment Disposition Request Form Instructions.pdf