Which Federal Grants Fund ASIM and SSAVEIM Training?

The largest source of federal funding for first-responder active shooter training. HSGP combines the State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) and the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI). Funding flows from the federal government to each state's State Administering Agency, which passes at least 80% through to local and tribal subrecipients within 45 days. The FY2026 NOFO names active shooter training as an example project type under Training and Awareness. For law enforcement grantees, ASIM training also counts toward the 35% LETPA (Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities) minimum. The FY2026 cycle is closed. FEMA published the FY2026 NOFO (DHS-26-GPD-067-00-98) on June 24, 2026, and the State Administrative Agency's deadline to FEMA passed July 24, 2026. Local and tribal subrecipient deadlines are set by each state's SAA and fell earlier still. Awards and state subaward announcements follow over the months after the close — contact your SAA for your state's timeline and to get on its notification list for the FY2027 cycle.

The most flexible federal grant for law enforcement training. JAG is awarded to State Administering Agencies for State Formula and directly to qualifying local governments for Local Formula. Federally recognized tribes with law enforcement responsibilities are also eligible. All three training formats (classroom, online, and Train-the-Trainer) are allowable. State SAAs in Texas (OOG-CJD), Florida (FDLE), California (BSCC), New York (DCJS), and Ohio (OCJS) routinely fund SRO and school-LE training through JAG pass-throughs.

Direct-award funding for fire and EMS departments. AFG is not a state pass-through. Local fire departments (career, combination, volunteer), nonaffiliated EMS organizations, and State Fire Training Academies are eligible applicants. AFG was reauthorized through FY2030 (sunset September 30, 2032) under P.L. 118-67. The State Fire Training Academy pathway is the strongest non-HSGP route for statewide fire and EMS Train-the-Trainer programs. The FY2025 application period closed June 22, 2026 and applications are under review. FEMA has not yet released the FY2026 AFG Notice of Funding Opportunity.

For emergency managers, EOC staff, and dispatch supervisors. EMPG funds emergency-management staff and operational continuity. Training is allowable when aligned to NIMS/ICS and the state Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan (MYTEP). All 56 states and territories are eligible direct applicants; tribes are subrecipients only. EMPG has a 50% federal / 50% non-federal cost share (cash or in-kind allowed; insular-area waivers available). The FY2026 EMPG application period closed July 10, 2026. FEMA published the FY2026 NOFO on June 15, 2026.

The only DHS preparedness grant where federally recognized tribes apply directly to FEMA rather than through a State Administering Agency. THSGP uses the same National Priority Area structure as HSGP, with no cost share and no formal pass-through. Allowable activities cover planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercises. The FY2026 THSGP application period is closed. FEMA published the FY2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity on June 24, 2026, making more than $14 million available to Tribal Nations, and applications closed July 24, 2026 at 5 p.m. ET. Watch the official program page for award announcements and for the FY2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity, which FEMA has historically posted in late spring or early summer.

The school-side program with the broadest eligible applicant pool. BJA STOP funds training for school personnel, students, and local law enforcement; threat assessment teams; behavioral threat assessment; anonymous reporting technology; and multidisciplinary intervention. Eligible applicants include states, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, localities, federally recognized tribal governments, nonprofits, school districts, public charter schools, and private K-12 schools. STOP funds cannot pay for school resource officer hiring, target hardening, or weapons.

The cleanest cross-applicable program for both ASIM and SSAVEIM lines. COPS SVPP funds law enforcement training to prevent student violence; coordination with local law enforcement; metal detectors, locks, and lighting; and technology for expedited law enforcement notification. Eligible applicants include states, units of local government, federally recognized Indian tribes, and their public agencies including public school districts, public charter schools, public boards of education, police departments, and sheriffs' departments. The FY26 SVPP application period is open. The Grants.gov deadline is August 4, 2026 (4:59 p.m. ET); the JustGrants deadline is August 11, 2026 (4:59 p.m. ET). Applications are submitted in two steps, each with its own deadline.

A single annual tribal application across eight DOJ Purpose Areas. Purpose Area #1 — the Tribal Resources Grant Program — comprises both hiring (TRGP-Hiring) and equipment/training (TRGP-E/T) sub-awards and funds tribal law enforcement hiring, equipment, and training, including school resource officers. Federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native villages, and tribal consortia are eligible. Generally no or low match required.