Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Operations Center Grant Program
🏛 Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Jul 15, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for state and local governments that want to build or improve emergency operations centers (EOCs). Eligible applicants typically include state agencies, county governments, city governments, and special districts responsible for emergency management. The program supports new construction, renovation, equipment, technology, and staffing for EOCs that coordinate emergency response across multiple jurisdictions. Geographic scope is national, though applicants must demonstrate how their project addresses identified deficiencies in their region.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
The Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program is intended to improve emergency management and preparedness capabilities by supporting flexible, sustainable, secure, strategically located, and fully interoperable EOCs with a focus on addressing identified deficiences and needs. Fully capable emergency operations facilities at the state and local levels are an essential element of a comprehensive national emergency management system and are necessary to ensure coordination and unity of effort among multiple emergency management organizations and across multiple jurisdictions during major disasters or emergencies caused by any hazard.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424 Supplement
- Budget Narrative and Justification
- Statement of Work / Project Narrative
- Letters of Support from partner agencies
- EOC Assessment or Capability Gap Analysis
- Cost estimates and architectural/engineering drawings (if applicable)
- Proof of cost-share commitment
Program contact
- 👤 Daphine Jackson Grantor
- 📧 femago@fema.dhs.gov
- 📞 202-604-0457
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 97.052 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$12,188,195
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$9,611,426
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$8,525,074
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$8,301,773
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$8,277,678
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$7,966,590
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$6,896,142
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$6,637,195
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$6,580,135
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$6,511,718
Top States by Funding
- SC 2 awards $21.8M
- CA 4 awards $19.9M
- FL 2 awards $13.5M
- LA 2 awards $10.8M
- MS 2 awards $9.9M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 97.052). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2022 | $49,000,000 | |
| 2023 est. | $50,000,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for the EOC grant?
State agencies, counties, cities, and other local governments with emergency management responsibility can apply. Some applicants may need to partner with fiscal sponsors or other government entities.
What is the deadline?
The deadline is July 15, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What can I use grant funds for?
Funding supports EOC construction, renovation, equipment, technology systems, furniture, and related operational costs to improve emergency management capabilities.
Does this grant require cost-sharing?
Yes, cost-sharing is required. Check the NOFO for the specific match percentage your organization must provide.
How much can I request?
Award amounts vary. Review past funding levels and your region's allocation in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
💡 Tips for applicants
- Start by reviewing your EOC's current capabilities and identifying specific deficiencies. Competitive applications show clear gaps and prioritized solutions.
- Include letters of support from partner agencies and jurisdictions that will use your EOC. Demonstrate coordination and regional benefit.
- Provide realistic cost estimates and timelines. FEMA reviews budgets carefully, especially for construction or equipment projects.
- Document how your EOC will meet FEMA's interoperability standards and support multiple hazards and jurisdictions.
- Plan your cost-share carefully and confirm your organization can commit the required local funding before submitting.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating project scope or timeline, leading to budget overruns and construction delays. Failing to demonstrate regional coordination and how multiple agencies will benefit. Weak documentation of EOC deficiencies or unclear connection between project and emergency management gaps.
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