Emergency Operations Center
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
The purpose of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program is to improve emergency management and preparedness capabilities by supporting flexible, sustainable, secure, strategically located and fully interoperable EOCs with a focus on addressing identified deficiencies and needs. This program provides funding for construction or renovation of a State, local or Tribal government's principal EOC. 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 continuity of operations and continuity of government in major disasters cause by any hazard.
Performance Measures:
Performance metrics for this program are as follows:
• Percentage of funded projects that result in fully-operational emergency operations centers
• Percentage of funded projects that provide an enhanced level of EOC services and capabilities
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Government (general)
Government - General Specific eligible projects were identified by Congress in the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the FY 2023 DHS Appropriations Act. Eligible projects are also identified in the EOC Grant Program NOFO.
Beneficiaries
- 10
- 4
- 5
- 9
U.S. Territories, State, Local, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments Funding under this program is ultimately to benefit State and local governments.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program.
For application procedures, refer to the EOC Grant Program NOFO available on www.fema.gov and www.grants.gov Guidance and Application Kit.
Award Procedure
All successful applicants for all EOC grants are required to comply with DHS Standard Administrative Terms and Conditions. Upon approval of an application, the award will be made in the form of a grant. The date the approval of award is entered in the system is the “award date.” Notification of award approval is made through the ND Grants system through an automatic e-mail to the recipient point of contact listed in the initial application. Once an award has been approved and recorded in the system, a notice is sent to the authorized grant official. The authorized grant official should carefully read the award package for instructions on administering the grant and to learn more about the terms and conditions associated with responsibilities under Federal awards. Refer to the EOC Grant Program NOFO for more detail.
All eligible projects were listed in the EOC Grant Program NOFO, which was released on March 1, 2023. All awards will be made by September 30, 2023.
Program details & compliance
Description
The EOC Grant Program is designed to support the construction, renovation, and operational needs of Emergency Operations Centers across the nation. It primarily serves state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, providing them with the necessary resources to establish or improve their EOC facilities. The EOC Grant Program has a unique focus on creating resilient and technologically advanced centers that serve as command-and-control hubs during emergencies. By equipping these centers with state-of-the-art technology, communication systems, and emergency management tools, the program enables effective coordination, decision-making, and response operations. This ensures that communities have a dedicated space where officials can collaborate and strategize, leading to improved emergency preparedness and response efforts.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Civil Defense/Disaster Prevention and Relief/Emergency Preparedness
The EOC grant program supports EOC construction and renovation. Funds must be spent in compliance with rules and regulations noted in the EOC Grant Program NOFO.
Required Documentation
Specific Information on applicant eligibility is identified in the funding opportunity announcement and in the EOC Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit .
Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching Requirements: Percent: 25 The program will require a 75 percent Federal and 25 percent recipient cost share cash or in-kind match requirement. Unless otherwise authorized by law, Federal funds cannot be matched with other Federal funds.
Matching requirements are mandatory.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements