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"Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. This federal program focuses on all-hazards emergency preparedness, aiming to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies in implementing the National Preparedness System and supporting a secure and resilient nation.
The State Administrative Agency (SAA) or Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is eligible to apply directly to FEMA.
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Opportunity Listing - Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program Agency: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA Assistance Listings: 97. 042 -- Emergency Management Performance Grants Last Updated: June 15, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov 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. Either the SAA or the EMA is eligible to apply directly to FEMA for EMPG Program funds on behalf of each state or territory.
Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated FY26_EMPG_Work_Plan_Template. xlsx FY26 EMPG Work Plan Template. xlsx Jun 17, 2026 04:34 PM UTC FY_26_EMPG_NOFO_Final_508.
pdf FY 26 EMPG NOFO Final_508. pdf Link to additional information https://www. fema.
gov/grants/preparedness/emergency-management-performance Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Disaster prevention and relief Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State governments; Either the SAA or the EMA is eligible to apply directly to FEMA for EMPG Program funds 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 Program Funding). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 14, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program is funded by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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