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"Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The Emergency Management Performance Grant Program focuses on all-hazards emergency preparedness. The primary objective is to assist state, local, tibal, and territorial emergency management agencies to implement the National Preparedness System and to support the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation.
Funding Opportunity Number: DHS-26-GPD-042-01-99. Assistance Listing: 97.042. Funding Instrument: G. Category: DPR. Award Amount: Up to $337.3M per award.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: State governments; Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). Either the SAA or the EMA is eligible to apply directly to FEMA for EMPG Program funds on behalf of each state or territory. Cost sharing or matching funds are required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $337.3M per award. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Yes — Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program is offered by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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