2025 Homeland Security Non-Profit Grant Opportunity

August 15, 2025 -- The application period is now open for nonprofit 501c3 organizations, such as religious, medical, or educational organizations. Click here for additional information.

Applications must be submitted through the EDGAR (Electronic Database for Grant Application & Reporting) system. Use this link to register in EDGAR and fill out the grant application:   https://sddpsigx.intelligrants.com/.

 

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.

 

Applications for the Homeland Security Grants must have a nexus to providing protection against terrorism threats while following the 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
• Migrating online services to the “.gov” internet domain
• 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.
• Training and exercises.

 

Projects cannot start before the grant award agreement is signed by the grantee and the Office of Homeland Security AFTER funding becomes available.

 

For more information, please email the SD Office of Homeland Security or call (605)-773-3450.