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County to apply for 2026 SHSP grant to replace non‑compliant cameras and fund cybersecurity
Summary
Commissioners authorized Amy of the county EMA to apply for the 2026 State Homeland Security Program grant, which can fund two projects up to $150,000 each and requires no local match. The grant application may include replacing non‑NDAA‑compliant Hikvision cameras and cybersecurity planning or equipment.
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners voted July 8 to authorize Amy of the Emergency Management Agency to apply for the 2026 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant.
"I'd like to replace some of the Hikvision cameras that our county has," Amy said, adding the SHSP allows two projects up to $150,000 each and is 100% federally funded. She noted past SHSP awards brought security cameras and cybersecurity planning to county facilities and local schools.
Commissioners discussed possible uses, including replacing cameras deemed non‑NDAA compliant and funding cybersecurity equipment or planning. After the presentation, a commissioner moved to allow the EMA to pursue the grant application; the motion was approved by voice vote.
Why it matters: the SHSP grant pays for security and cyber projects with no local match, which can accelerate replacement of equipment that does not meet current federal telecommunications guidelines. The county did not specify exact projects in the meeting; staff indicated project details will be specified in the grant application.
Next steps: EMA staff will prepare the application and return to the commissioners with project specifics and any implementation requirements.
