Financial Assistance for Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (97.132)
Financial Assistance for Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (Assistance Listing 97.132) is run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, part of the Department of Homeland Security. It awarded $80.1 million in 158 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $507,201 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
The typical award was $477,533. Half of the 158 awards fell between $207,945 and $748,058, and they ranged from $5,818 to $2.3 million.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$80.1 million
- Grant awards158
- Typical award$477,533
- Awarded in FY 2025$2.7 million
- Size rank871 of 1824
- Type of assistanceProject grants
Key findings
- Annual funding fell from $19.7 million in fiscal 2021 to $2.7 million in fiscal 2025.
- It is the 871st largest of 1,824 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- The 20 largest recipients received 43% of the money.
- Awards went to recipients in 39 states and territories.
What the program funds
The goal of the TVTP Grant Program is to help recipients develop sustainable, multidisciplinary TVTP capabilities in local communities, pilot innovative prevention approaches, and identify prevention practices that can be replicated at minimal cost in communities across the country. Objectives: The TVTP Grant Program provides resources that support the eligible recipients in meeting the following objectives: a. Preventing Radicalization and Violence: Identifying and addressing factors that contribute to individuals or groups engaging in targeted violence or terrorism. b. Community-Based Approach: Partnering with local communities, organizations, and stakeholders to build resilience and enhance local prevention frameworks. c. Capacity Building: Providing training, resources, and technical assistance to equip communities, law enforcement, and other stakeholders with tools to identify and mitigate threats. d. Public Awareness: Raising awareness about the risks of targeted violence and terrorism and promoting early intervention strategies. e. Collaboration Across Sectors: Encouraging partnerships between federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as private sector and non-governmental organizations. f. Research and Innovation: Supporting evidence-based research to understand.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals).
What the money can and cannot pay for
A completed TVTP application package includes a narrative, budget and Investment Justification (IJ). Evidence of risk or need for prevention programming must be included. Any additional forms, certifications, or state-specific documents required by FEMA. Refer to the Funding Opportunity Announcement for the program regarding funding restrictions.;
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Award range and average, in the agency's words
Refer to Funding Opportunity Announcement Awards can range from less than $50,000 to more than $1,100,000. See below for average award amount by fiscal year: • FY20 Grant Program: $689,000 average award • FY21 Grant Program: $465,000 average award • FY22 Grant Program $540,000 average award
Examples of funded projects
Fiscal Year2026: Expansion of local threat assessment teams and intervention programs, enhanced outreach and engagement with underserved communities, piloted innovative approaches using technology and data analytics, and increased collaboration with private sector and non-governmental organizations.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Financial Assistance for Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (97.132) awarded$80.1 million across 158 grant awards, an average of $507,201 per award.
Who usually wins
State and local governments received 77% of the money, nonprofits 11% and businesses 8.7%.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| State and local governments | 117 | $62.1 million | 77% |
| Nonprofits | 18 | $9.1 million | 11% |
| Businesses | 18 | $7.0 million | 8.7% |
| Other | 4 | $1.7 million | 2.1% |
| Tribal governments and organizations | 1 | $253,613 | 0.3% |
By state
23 states have a page for this program: those that received at least $1 million or 10 awards.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 15 | $10.2 million |
| Florida | 10 | $5.9 million |
| New York | 13 | $5.7 million |
| Massachusetts | 9 | $4.6 million |
| Illinois | 9 | $4.3 million |
| Colorado | 7 | $4.0 million |
| Arizona | 4 | $3.6 million |
| Ohio | 6 | $3.4 million |
| Virginia | 6 | $3.4 million |
| North Carolina | 4 | $3.3 million |
| California | 9 | $3.2 million |
| Georgia | 6 | $2.6 million |
| Michigan | 4 | $2.3 million |
| Vermont | 3 | $2.3 million |
| Tennessee | 3 | $2.2 million |
| Alabama | 2 | $1.9 million |
| Kentucky | 2 | $1.8 million |
| Hawaii | 4 | $1.8 million |
| Mississippi | 3 | $1.8 million |
| Maryland | 5 | $1.7 million |
| Texas | 5 | $1.4 million |
| Nebraska | 2 | $1.2 million |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Washington | 3 | $877,420 |
| Rhode Island | 2 | $725,066 |
| Indiana | 2 | $715,621 |
| Oklahoma | 2 | $673,120 |
| Missouri | 1 | $613,503 |
| Nevada | 1 | $519,376 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $449,920 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $383,563 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $362,655 |
| Utah | 1 | $325,000 |
| North Dakota | 2 | $321,024 |
| Idaho | 2 | $320,832 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $198,628 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $99,633 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $85,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $13,252 |