The ANGEL Grant Program aims to help state, local, and tribal governments in preventing violent crimes committed by criminal illegal aliens. The funding supports hiring law enforcement personnel, acquiring technology, and participating in Homeland Security Task Force activities to enhance public safety.
Who it's for: This grant is for state, county, and city governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and private institutions of higher education.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Applying as an individual or non-governmental organization
- Requesting funds for co-responders, interpreters, or translators
- Proposing activities unrelated to preventing violent crime by criminal illegal aliens
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Documentation of current or planned layoffs (if rehiring personnel)
- Plan for participation in Homeland Security Task Force activities
- Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM)
Cautions
- Funds cannot be used for co-responders, interpreters, or translators
- Ensure alignment with grant's purpose of preventing crime by criminal illegal aliens
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and private institutions of higher education. These entities can apply to receive funding to support law enforcement activities aimed at preventing violent crime by criminal illegal aliens.
Overview
This grant is for state, county, and city governments, special district governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, and private institutions of higher education.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Applying as an individual or non-governmental organization
- Requesting funds for co-responders, interpreters, or translators
- Proposing activities unrelated to preventing violent crime by criminal illegal aliens
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to hire or rehire law enforcement and critical non-law enforcement personnel, purchase technology and equipment for law enforcement operations, and support participation in Homeland Security Task Force activities.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 20, 2026(19 days)
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a government or eligible institution
- Register with the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Develop a budget plan
- Gather documentation of layoffs if rehiring personnel
- Outline participation in Homeland Security Task Force activities
- Submit application by October 20, 2026