Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Management Performance 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, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies. The State Administrative Agency (SAA) or Emergency Management Agency (EMA) must apply directly to FEMA on behalf of their jurisdiction. Applicants must be prepared to implement the National Preparedness System and advance the National Preparedness Goal. Cost sharing is required as part of the award.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
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.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- FEMA Form 20-33 (Project Narrative)
- Detailed Budget and Cost-Share Documentation
- Hazard Mitigation or Preparedness Plan
- Evidence of Cost-Share Commitment
Program contact
- 👤 Daphine Jackson Grantor
- 📧 femago@fema.dhs.gov
- 📞 202-604-0457
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 97.042 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$30,306,017
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$27,656,836
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$27,342,079
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$27,209,386
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$24,465,792
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$24,392,241
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$21,651,216
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$19,851,254
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$19,673,053
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$16,728,655
Top States by Funding
- CA 7 awards $175.4M
- FL 5 awards $80.3M
- TX 4 awards $71.6M
- MI 6 awards $53.6M
- NY 4 awards $50.5M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 97.042). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2018 | $350,099,998 | |
| 2019 | $350,100,000 | |
| 2020 | $455,100,000 | |
| 2021 | $455,100,000 | |
| 2022 | $405,100,000 | |
| 2023 est. | $355,100,000 | |
| 2024 est. | $710,200,000 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for EMPG funding?
The State Administrative Agency (SAA) or Emergency Management Agency (EMA) for each state, territory, or tribal nation may apply. These entities apply on behalf of their entire jurisdiction.
What is the cost-sharing requirement?
Cost sharing is required for this grant. Applicants must contribute a percentage of project costs; specific match rates are typically detailed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
What activities does this grant support?
Funds support all-hazards emergency preparedness activities aligned with the National Preparedness System and National Preparedness Goal objectives.
When is the deadline?
The deadline for FY2026 is July 15, 2026. Check the Notice of Funding Opportunity for any rolling deadlines or extension dates.
What is the typical award amount?
Awards vary by jurisdiction based on risk assessment and preparedness needs. The total funding pool is approximately $337 million across all eligible applicants.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Contact your state or tribal emergency management office early. They manage the application process and must submit on behalf of your organization.
- Review the National Preparedness Goal and System documents. Your application must clearly align proposed activities with these federal frameworks.
- Document your hazard risks and preparedness gaps. Strong applications use data to justify resource requests and priorities.
- Build your cost-share commitment into the budget now. Secure documented commitments from partners or your agency budget before submitting.
- Plan for sustainability beyond the grant period. Reviewers favor projects that build lasting capacity rather than one-time purchases.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack clear alignment to National Preparedness System priorities. Weak cost-share documentation or unrealistic matching commitments undermine competitiveness. Vague descriptions of how funds will reduce specific hazard vulnerabilities fail to demonstrate measurable impact.
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