The Trump administration will make $454.5 million available to states that agree to use part of the money to assist federal agencies in fighting terrorism and illegal immigration, under the Homeland Security Grant Program.
A Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) information bulletin released on July 29 said the funds are split between two programs, the State Homeland Security Program and Operation Stonegarden. The funding is to support state and local governments’ “efforts in preventing, protecting against, mitigating, responding to and recovering from acts of terrorism and other threats,” which is a part of the National Preparedness Goal of having all communities ready for all types of disasters and emergencies.
