RFA- SHSP and UASI – Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement Projects Grant

RFA- SHSP and UASI – Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement Projects Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: State of Texas Office of the Governor
Amount: More than US $10,000
Last Updated: September 16, 2025

Summary

The RFA- SHSP and UASI grant program by the State of Texas Office of the Governor aims to bolster state and local initiatives for preventing terrorism and enhancing public safety. It focuses on funding projects that address critical preparedness gaps, improve response capabilities, and ensure community resilience against threats. With a minimum funding level of $10,000, the program supports comprehensive efforts to protect citizens and infrastructure, ultimately fostering a secure environment for all Texans.

Overview

RFA- SHSP and UASI – Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement Projects The purpose of this announcement is to solicit applications for projects that support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and targeted violence and prepare for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the security of Texas citizens. The Office of the Governor (OOG), Public Safety Office (PSO) provides funding to implement investments that build, sustain, and deliver the 32 core capabilities essential to achieving a secure and resilient state. Funding under this announcement will be awarded on a competitive basis for projects supporting FEMA designated SHSP National Priority Areas for Supporting Border Crisis Response and Enforcement. This funding supports state, tribal and local preparedness activities that address national and state-priority preparedness gaps across selected core capabilities where a nexus to terrorism exists. All investments must be consistent with capability targets set during the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) process, and gaps identified in the Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR). The State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) and Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) are intended to support investments that improve the ability of jurisdictions to: Prevent a threatened or actual act of terrorism;Protect its citizens, residents, visitors, and assets against the greatest threats and hazards;Mitigate the loss of life and property by lessening the impact of future catastrophic events;Respond quickly to save lives, protect property and the environment, and meet basic human needs in the aftermath of a catastrophic incident; and/orRecover through a focus on the timely restoration, strengthening, accessibility and revitalization of infrastructure, housing, and a sustainable economy, as well as the health, social, cultural, historic, and environmental fabric of communities affected by a catastrophic incident. Many activities which support the achievement of target capabilities related to terrorism preparedness may simultaneously support enhanced preparedness for other hazards unrelated to acts of terrorism. However, all SHSP projects must assist grantees in achieving target capabilities related to preventing, preparing for, protecting against, or responding to acts of terrorism. Funding Levels Minimum: $10,000Maximum: None.

Eligibility

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