The SHSP is a competitive, federally funded, FEMA grant program focused on enhancing the ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks.
FY2026 SHSP Application Period: (**Subaward funding contingent upon Federal Award funding from FEMA)
June 1, 2026, to July 15, 2026
Applications should be submitted through our online portal which can be accessed at: https://grants.alabama.gov and are due by 11:59pm on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Who is eligible to apply for this funding?
Local units of government, meaning:
- A county, municipality, city, town, township, local public authority, school district, special district, intrastate district, council of governments (regardless of whether the council of governments is incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under State law), regional or interstate government entity, or agency or instrumentality of a local government;
- An Indian tribe or authorized tribal organization, or in Alaska a Native village or Alaska Regional Native Corporation; and
- A rural community, unincorporated town or village, or other public entity
