Fact Check: In 2024, the Department of Homeland Security received 178 eligible applications from 47 U.S. states and territories requesting a total of $98.9 million for $18 million in available grants.

Fact Check: "In 2024, the Department of Homeland Security received 178 eligible applications from 47 U.S. states and territories requesting a total of $98.9 million for $18 million in available grants."

What We Know

In 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) indeed received 178 eligible applications from 47 U.S. states and territories, which included Washington, D.C. These applications collectively requested $98.9 million in funding. However, the total amount of funding available for grants was only $18 million (source-6, source-4).

The DHS has indicated that this was the highest number of qualified applications received in any grant cycle to date, reflecting a significant interest in the funding opportunities provided by the agency (source-4).

Analysis

The claim accurately reflects the numbers regarding the applications and funding requests. The 178 applications and $98.9 million requested are corroborated by multiple sources, including the DHS's own updates and reports (source-6, source-4).

However, the statement does not clarify that the $18 million available for grants is a significant reduction compared to the total requested amount. This discrepancy highlights a potential issue of funding adequacy versus demand, which is an important context that the claim omits.

The sources used in this analysis are credible, as they are official documents and announcements from the DHS and FEMA, which are authoritative bodies in this context. However, the claim's lack of nuance regarding the implications of the funding disparity may mislead readers into thinking that the DHS's funding is sufficient to meet the needs expressed in the applications.

Conclusion

The claim is Partially True. While the numbers regarding the applications and funding requests are accurate, the context surrounding the available funding and the implications of the high demand for grants are not fully addressed. This lack of context could lead to misunderstandings about the DHS's capacity to meet the needs of applicants.

Sources

1. DHS Awards $18 Million to Law Enforcement, Public Health, and ...
2. FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program Fact Sheet - FEMA.gov
3. PDF FY 2024 Homeland Security Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions - IN.gov
4. Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships
5. Find and Apply for Grants - Homeland Security
6. CP3 Updates
7. DHS NOFO: Fiscal Year 2024 Homeland Security National ... - Grants.gov
8. Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Program