The Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program is designed to help state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies enhance their preparedness for all types of hazards. The goal is to support the National Preparedness System and contribute to a secure and resilient nation.
Who it's for: This grant is for state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies looking to improve their emergency preparedness capabilities.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state, local, tribal, or territorial emergency management agency
- Failure to meet cost-sharing/matching requirements
- Missing the application deadline
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Proof of eligibility
- Cost-sharing/matching documentation
- Completed application forms
- Registration with relevant federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with cost-sharing requirements
- Strict adherence to application deadline
- Funds must be used in alignment with the National Preparedness Goal
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, local governments, tribal governments, and territorial emergency management agencies. The program is unrestricted, meaning these entities are the primary focus for eligibility.
Overview
This grant is for state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies looking to improve their emergency preparedness capabilities.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Not being a state, local, tribal, or territorial emergency management agency
- Failure to meet cost-sharing/matching requirements
- Missing the application deadline
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to support activities that enhance emergency preparedness, such as planning, training, exercises, and equipment purchases related to disaster prevention and response.
Total Program Funding
$337,250,000
Expected Awards
56
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 15, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 15, 2026(29 days)
- Archive Date
- Aug 14, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state, local, tribal, or territorial emergency management agency
- Register or update registration in SAM.gov
- Prepare a comprehensive project proposal
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Gather documentation for cost-sharing/matching
- Complete all required application forms
- Submit application by the deadline