Overview
The Office of Grants and Research administers the Homeland Security Grant Program. This program aims to fulfill, sustain and expand capabilities to prevent, prepare for, protect against and respond to a terrorist or other extremist attack in the Commonwealth.
This program is made available through federal funding.
OGR reserves the right to cancel this opportunity if the Commonwealth is not awarded these federal funds or unable to comply with federal grant administrative regulations being required in order to accept this award. It is the responsibility of applicants to check our website regularly for any updates/revisions being made to this opportunity. All OGR award recommendations are also subject to FEMA approval.
Eligibility
Massachusetts state agencies that support the Commonwealth’s homeland security needs are eligible to apply. Municipalities, private entities and nonprofit organizations ARE NOT eligible to apply.
Key Dates and Application Materials
Key Dates:
AGF Posted - 6/26/2026
Application Due Date 7/14/2026 by 4:00pm
OGR Award Announcements (Tentative): October 2026
Application Materials:
HSGP-State Share AGF (updated 6/29/26 to reflect correct application deadline)