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. ASIM training for law enforcement qualifies under the Soft Targets / Crowded Places National Priority Area and counts toward the 35% LETPA (Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities) minimum.

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 FY30 (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.

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 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 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.

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.