State Homeland Security Program – LETPA Projects (SHSP-L) Grant

State Homeland Security Program – LETPA Projects (SHSP-L) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: State of Texas Office of the Governor
Amount: More than US $10,000
Last Updated: February 18, 2026

Summary

Overview

State Homeland Security Program – LETPA Projects (SHSP-L) 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. PSO provides funding to implement investments that build, sustain, and deliver the 32 core capabilities essential to achieving a secure and resilient state. Per Congressional mandate (911 Act), at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the combined Homeland Security Grant Program funding must be used for Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA). FEMA has increased this requirement to 35%. This solicitation supports state, tribal and local preparedness activities that continue to build law enforcement capabilities to prevent terrorist attacks and provide law enforcement and public safety communities with funds to support critical prevention and protection activities. All LETPA investments must be consistent with capability targets set during the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA) process, and gaps identified in the State Preparedness Report (SPR). The State Homeland Security Program-LEPTA (SHSP-L) is intended to support investments that improve the ability of jurisdictions to: Prevent a threatened or actual act of terrorism; and/orProtect its citizens, residents, visitors, and assets against the greatest threats and hazards; Prevention is defined as the capabilities necessary to avoid, prevent, or stop a threatened or actual act of terrorism. 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-LEPTA projects must assist grantees in achieving target capabilities related to preventing or thwarting an initial or follow-on terrorist attack. Funding Levels Minimum: $10,000 Maximum: None. However, PSO uses a risk-based formula to determine regional allocations. Local agencies should contact their regional COG for amounts historically available to the region and any maximum established by their COG. Additionally, PSO expects to make available approximately $1.5 – $2 million to state agencies in support of 10 - 15 projects under this solicitation and the SHSP-Regular solicitation. Match Requirement: None

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. State agencies;Regional councils of governments;Units of local government;Nonprofit organizations;Universities or Colleges; andFederally recognized Native American tribes.