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State Homeland Security Program
FEMA's "State Homeland Security Program" supports the implementation of risk-driven, capabilities-based State Homeland Security Strategies to address capability targets. Allowable costs generally fall into five main categories: planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercises (POETE). All projects funded must demonstrate a clear connection to building capabilities that prevent, prepare for, protect against, or respond to acts of terrorism.
Funding Amount $394,250,000 in total funding
Match: Not Required
Application Deadline: July 24, 2026
You can find more information here. If you are interested in this program, The Aubrey Group can reach out to the relevant state agency to prepare a subapplication!
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School Violence Prevention Program
COPS "School Violence Prevention Program" is aimed at helping improve security at schools and on school grounds in the jurisdiction of the grantee through evidence-based school safety programs and technology.
Funding Amount: Up to $500,000
Match: 25%
Application Deadline: August 4, 2026
You can find more information here.
Never too early to start preparing...
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's "Green Acres Program" provides grant and loan funding to preserve open space, create and rehabilitate parks, and implement land stewardship improvements at public parks.
This program has numerous planning and public engagement requirements. It is important to start thinking about this grant early to ensure your application is competitive.
Funding Amount: Over $90,000,000 in total funding, based on previous funding round
Match: 25%
Application Deadline: February 2027
You can find more information here.