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News and information about what DHS is doing in American Samoa, as well as other information that is important for your wellbeing and safety, such as weather alerts and other important notifications affecting the Territory.
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  • 2 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT – FY2026 NONPROFIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (NSGP)
  • The application period for the FY2026 Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) is now open. Click here for full details.

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  • 3 NSGP - Public Notice 55697
  • Notification is hereby given to the public of the intent of the Federal Emergency
    Management Agency (FEMA) to provide assistance to Saint Joseph Parish, located at the Parish Hall, Tafuna, Western District, AS (-14.332120, -170.732466), for the
    installation of camera surveillance system, solar lighting, fencing, gates, and brick
    landscape walls.

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  • 4 ASDHS DEADLINE FOR HSGP FY 2025 APPLICATIONS IS TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026, AT 4:00 PM
  • ASDHS DEADLINE FOR HSGP FY 2025 APPLICATIONS IS TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026, AT 4:00 PM

    The HSGP FY2025 Application Form has been posted to the website and can be found under Divisions > Office of Homeland Security > HSGP-SHSP. This form is required and must be included with your submission

    All application packages must be submitted via email to ASDHS at OHS@asdhs.as.gov by 4:00 p.m. on June 30, 2026.

    ASDHS will not accept any submissions after 4:00 p.m. on the deadline provided above.

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  • 5 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT - USDHS FY2025 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (HSGP)
  • The application period is now open for the following grant program: 

    FY2025 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) - Click here for full details

     

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  • 6 ASDHS deadline for FY2025 NSGP applications is FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026, at 4:00PM.
  • The ASDHS deadline for FY2025 NSGP applications is FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026, at 4:00PM.

    All application packages must be fully complete (including all required documents) and be submitted via email to OHS@asdhs.as.gov by the deadline above. Please refer to the Application Package Checklist to ensure all application components are included in your submission.

    Application packages received after the deadline time and date above cannot be accepted.

    Please contact our office if you have any questions.
     

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  • 7 UPDATE: The FY2025 NSGP application requirements and documents have been updated!
  • IMPORTANT: The FY2025 NSGP application documents have been updated. This includes the FY2025 Investment Justification (IJ) form that is required as part of your application package. Please visit the page linked below to view the updated requirements and documents.

    Program (NSGP)

    The application period is now open for the FY2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding opportunity! Click here for full details. 

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  • 8 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT – USDHS FY2025 Nonprofit Security Grant
  • Program (NSGP)

    The application period is now open for the FY2025 Nonprofit Security Grant Program funding opportunity! Click here for full details. 

    Faith-based and nonprofit organizations that are interested in applying are required to submit a letter of intent to OHS@asdhs.as.gov by close of business on Friday, August 08th, 2025 or sooner due to the SAA deadline that will be announced soon. Please visit the OHS-NSGP page for more information and updates.

    ASDHS TEMCO - Conducts All-Hazards Outreach at Midkiff Elementary School
  • 9 ASDHS TEMCO - Conducts All-Hazards Outreach at Midkiff Elementary School
  • This week, the American Samoa Department of Homeland Security (ASDHS) – through its Territorial Emergency Management Coordination Office (TEMCO) – conducted an All-Hazards Outreach session at Leone Midkiff Elementary School. The event focused on educating students and staff on disaster preparedness, emergency response, and safety awareness.

    All-Hazards Outreach at ASCO Motors
  • 10 ASDHS - TEMCO Conducts All-Hazards Outreach at ASCO Motors
  • This week our American Samoa Department of Homeland Security (ASDHS) team – through its Territorial Emergency Management Coordination Office (TEMCO) – conducted an All-Hazards Outreach session at ASCO Motors. This initiative aimed to enhance disaster preparedness and resilience within the business community.