U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
State and Local Homeland Security National Training Program
Key facts
- Open now
- None right now
- Closed for this year
- 1 grant, next round estimated
- Type of help
- Project grant
- Typical award
- $1,000,000 (low) to $6,000,000 (high).
Closed for this year
This year's round is over. GrantMe estimated the next round from last year's dates.
- Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security National Training Program · Next round: about Jul 1 – Jul 31, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder
What it pays for
The Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP) Continuing Training Grants (CTG) program, was created to enhance the nation�s ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from various emergencies. This program provides financial support to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as non-profit organizations, to develop and deliver specialized training programs. These programs are designed to improve the skills and knowledge of emergency responders and community members in handling incidents such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other emergencies.
The CTG program is integral to the National Preparedness System, which aims to build and sustain core capabilities necessary for achieving a secure and resilient nation. Since its inception, the CTG program has focused on key areas such as public health emergencies, pandemic preparedness, mass care, sport and special events, and enhancing preparedness in tribal and rural communities. Each year, the program evolves to address new and emerging threats, ensuring that communities across the United States are better equipped to face future challenges.
How applications are judged
Refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity for CTG available from grants.gov for information on the Criteria for Selecting Proposals associated with CTG.
Match
None required (federal program listing).
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal year 2025: 3 course recertifications and 2 new courses, course deliveries in all FEMA regions.
Fiscal year 2026: Recertify 8 courses, 50 course deliveries. Course deliveries in all FEMA regions.
Who in Tennessee has won this program
1 award to Tennessee groups since 2024. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | $451K spent that year | 2025 |
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse.
Tennessee groups that got this money through a state agency or another organization
This federal money also reaches local groups as pass-through grants. 13 pass-through grants on file. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Through | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | University of Arkansas System | $1M | 2023 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | University of Arkansas | $529K spent that year | 2025 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute | $500K | 2026 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute | $500K | 2024 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | University of Arkansas System | $401K | 2025 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | The Center for Rural Development | $363K spent that year | 2025 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | University of Central Florida | $219K spent that year | 2023 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Center for Rural Development Inc | $215K | 2023 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | Alion Science and Technology | $131K spent that year | 2023 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | The Center for Rural Development, Inc | $108K | 2026 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff | $87K spent that year | 2025 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Center for Rural Development, Inc., the | $35K | 2025 |
Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).