Shelter and Services Program
Eligibility
How to Apply
Funding Totals
Webinars
NOFOs
The Shelter and Services Program (SSP), as directed by Congress in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, is administered by FEMA in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). In Fiscal Year 2024, Congress appropriated $650,000,000 for SSP. SSP provides financial support to non-federal entities to provide sheltering and related activities to noncitizen migrants following their release from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The intent is to support CBP in the safe, orderly, and humane release of non-citizen migrants from short-term holding facilities.
Eligibility
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, there are two Shelter and Services Program funding opportunities for eligible applicants.
Allocated (SSP-A)
To be eligible for SSP-A, you must be one of the entities listed in the table in Section B of the FY24 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
SSP-A will be awarded in two rounds:
- Round 1: April 12, 2024
- Round 2: Aug. 28, 2024
Deadline
Apply for Round 1 by Friday, April 26, 2024 at 3 p.m. ET.
Apply for Round 2 by Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024 at 3 p.m.
Competitive (SSP-C)
To be eligible for SSP-C, you must be one of the entities that meets the criteria in Section C of the FY24 NOFO, which includes:
- Local governments
- Indian Tribes
- Nonprofit organizations
- U.S. states, Puerto Rico, District of Columbia
SSP-C awards were released on Aug. 28, 2024.
Deadline
Apply by Monday, June 17, 2024, at 3 p.m. ET.
How to Apply
Applications for FY 2024 SSP-A and SSP-C are closed. Please see below for detailed guidance regarding FY 2024 SSP-A Round 2 funding applications.
Recipients listed in the amended FY 2024 SSP-A NOFO under the Round 2 funding allocation table must submit an amendment to their existing FY 2024 SSP-A award in FEMA GO to apply for reserve funds. The amendment submission deadline is no later than 3 p.m. ET on Sept. 11, 2024.
Recipients must submit amendments via FEMA GO by the established deadline. For more information on amendment deadlines, see Section D. Application Submission Information of the amended FY 2024 SSP-A NOFO.
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Annual Funding Totals
FY 2024
Total funding available for fiscal year 2024: $650 million
SSP-A:
- Round 1: $275 million*
- Round 2: $40.87 million
- Total: $300 million
View FY24 SSP-A award allocations
*Unclaimed awards from SSP-A Round 1 were included in the Round 2 funding.
SSP-C:
- Total: $340.9 million
FY 2023
Total funding available for fiscal year 2023:
- Tranche 1: $291 million
- Tranche 2: $77.3 million
- Reserve Funding: $12.2 million
- Total: $363.8 million
Upcoming Webinars
Post Award Webinars
FEMA and CPB will host post award webinars on various topics through the SSP grant lifecycle. FEMA will provide SSP recipients with details and registration information about these engagement opportunities via email.
FEMA will announce any webinars open to the public via FEMA Grants News announcements.
NOFOs and Ancillary Documents
Fiscal Year 2024 Shelter and Services Program - Allocated (SSP-C) (Amended)
Release Date:
In Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, SSP-A provides $300 million to non-federal entities for services associated with noncitizen migrant arrivals in their communities.
Release Date:
The Shelter and Services Program (SSP) is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). SSP provides financial support to non-federal entities that provide humanitarian services to noncitizen migrants following their release from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Release Date:
This document addresses key changes related to the amended Shelter and Services Program – Allocated (SSP-A) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Applicants should refer to the amended SSP-A NOFO for full details and application requirements.
Release Date: