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Emergency Management Performance Grant is sponsored by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP). This federal funding directly supports the emergency management community. It aims to sustain and enhance state and local emergency management capabilities, helping to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards.
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Are you sure you want to log out of your account? If you do want to logout, please click Logout. Emergency Management Performance Grant The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) is a yearly federal grant program from FEMA that provides funding assistance to states for eligible emergency management costs.
The Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) serves as the State Administrative Agent (SAA) and is the State’s eligible applicant for EMPG funds. Yearly, DEMHS compiles an EMPG Workplan that details the use of EMPG funds to meet annual and long term goals and objectives. The state allocates a percentage of the total federal allocation to local municipalities for eligible costs.
The EMPG State and Local Assistance (SLA) program provides funding through a matching reimbursement program to communities for eligible personnel, training, equipment and operational expenses related to their emergency management program. Additional program guidance and information is available on the pages in this section. Click Here for an EMPG Summary Sheet Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local emergency management agencies and organizations are eligible. The Connecticut DESPP acts as the State Administrative Agent. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Emergency Management Performance Grant is funded by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) is sponsored by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP). This program encourages a proactive approach to mitigate future damages from natural disasters. It focuses on implementing mitigation measures in long-term recovery to strengthen a community's overall ability to withstand the effects of a natural disaster.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is sponsored by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) / Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP). This is a yearly federal grant program used to support state and regional preparedness activities. The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) serves as the State Administrative Agent (SAA) and is the State's eligible applicant for HSGP funds.
California State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (CSNSGP) is a grant from the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services that funds target hardening and security enhancements for nonprofit organizations at high risk for violent attacks and hate crimes due to their ideology, beliefs, or mission. Awards of up to $200,000 per organization are available, with $76 million allocated in the latest funding round. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations operating in California. Funded activities include physical security improvements and vulnerability assessments to protect against threats. The program requires applicants to complete a Vulnerability Assessment Worksheet as part of the application process. Support services applicants had an extended deadline of January 12, 2026. Interested nonprofits should consult Cal OES for future application cycles and updated grant rules and regulations.
FY 2026 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) – Mississippi is a grant from the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security (MOHS) that funds local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency operations agencies for homeland security preparedness. FEMA-provided funds can be used for equipment, training, exercises, and supplies to protect against terrorism and other threats. The FY26 application deadline is Friday, April 3, 2026, and applications are submitted via the MOHS JotForm portal. National priorities require allocating at least 10% toward border crisis response and 3% toward election security. Sub-applications are accepted from local, state, and tribal entities within Mississippi. Contact mohsgrants@dps.ms.gov for program inquiries.
On June 15, FEMA opened simultaneous application windows for the FY 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant ($337 million) and the FY 2026 Emergency Operations Center Grant ($83 million). Both close July 15. The combined $420 million pool funds personnel, training, equipment, planning, and EOC construction across state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. The single-month window is unusually tight for two flagship preparedness programs that have historically opened in late winter. Here is the strategic read on activity eligibility, the EMPG-versus-EOC split, the formula versus competitive mechanics, and how applicants should sequence work in a 30-day cycle.
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