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"Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA. The EMPG Program focuses on all-hazards emergency preparedness. Its primary objective is to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies in implementing the National Preparedness System and supporting the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation.
This could potentially include funding for aspects of emergency response mapping in schools as part of broader preparedness efforts.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies. Either the State Administrative Agency (SAA) or the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is eligible to apply directly to FEMA on behalf of each state or territory. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $337,250,000 (total nationwide). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (EMPG) is funded by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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State Border Security Reinforcement Fund (SBSRF) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA. The SBSRF program provides flexible funding to state and local governments to address evolving border security challenges, including the construction or deployment of border barriers, detection and interdiction of illicit substances, and relocation of unlawfully present aliens.
Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) - State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) and Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / FEMA. HSGP, which includes SHSP and UASI, provides funding to states and urban areas to prevent and respond to terrorism and other threats. Drones for border security, crowd monitoring, or disaster response align with HSGP priorities.
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