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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.
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