Fiscal Year 2026 National Incident Management System (NIMS)
🏛 Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for state emergency management agencies and authorized emergency management representatives participating in EMAC (Emergency Management Assistance Compact).
State-level emergency management agencies that are members of EMAC may apply. The grant funds EMAC operations and enhances coordination between states and federal partners during disasters.
NIMS-EMAC focuses on strengthening emergency response capabilities across jurisdictions. It supports training, readiness, and resource coordination for disaster response and resilience.
Applicants must demonstrate capacity to implement EMAC operations and coordinate with other member states and federal agencies.
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Program description
The purpose of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 NIMS Cooperative Agreement is to support EMAC, which is a congressionally ratified mutual aid compact (Pub. L. No. 104-321). The “purpose of the compact is to provide for mutual assistance between the states entering into the compact in managing any emergency disaster that is duly declared by the Governor of the affected state, whether arising from natural disaster, technological hazard, man-made disaster, civil emergency aspects of resources shortages, community disorders, insurgency or enemy attack.” The FY 2026 NIMS Cooperative Agreement The NIMS-EMAC NOFO addresses the challenge of closing funding gaps for EMAC operations, ensuring a swift and coordinated response to emergent threats and disasters. The success of EMAC rests on sustaining, maintaining and improving its operational capability and the capabilities and implementation of its members. It seeks to solve the problem of fragmented emergency management efforts by strengthening interconnectivity and collaboration between federal agencies and non-federal partners. The NIMS-EMAC NOFO supports Mission 5: Build a Resilient Nation and Respond to Incidents, Objective 5.2: Strengthen National Resilience, and Objective 5.4: Enhance Training and Readiness of First Responders, of the DHS 2023 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review (QHSR). Specifically, it aims to streamline the integration and coordination of resources during crises, allowing for quicker adaptation and mobilization across various jurisdictions.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project narrative describing EMAC operations and enhancement activities
- Budget and budget narrative
- State emergency management authorization documentation
- Evidence of EMAC membership and interstate agreements
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) compliance certifications
Program contact
- 👤 Daphine Jackson Grantor
- 📧 femago@fema.dhs.gov
- 📞 202-604-0457
Funding track record
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FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
State emergency management agencies that are members of EMAC (Emergency Management Assistance Compact) are eligible. Your state must be a party to this congressionally ratified mutual aid compact.
What is the funding amount?
This is a $3 billion cooperative agreement for FY 2026. Funding supports EMAC operations and capability enhancement across member states.
Is cost sharing required?
No cost sharing is required for this grant. The full federal funding covers EMAC operational needs.
What types of activities does the grant support?
The grant supports EMAC operations, emergency response coordination, training for first responders, and improved interconnectivity between states and federal agencies.
When is the deadline?
The deadline for this grant is August 20, 2026. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate your state's current EMAC participation and readiness. Include documentation of existing mutual aid agreements with other states.
- Emphasize how your application strengthens coordination with federal agencies like FEMA. Show clear integration plans with DHS priorities.
- Detail your existing emergency management infrastructure and how grant funds will enhance training and first responder readiness. Provide baseline metrics.
- Align your proposal with DHS 2023 Quadrennial Homeland Security Review objectives. Specifically address resilience and response capability goals.
- Submit supporting documentation from your Governor's office confirming state participation in EMAC and emergency management authority.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to document active EMAC participation or providing unclear evidence of state emergency management authority. Overlooking the requirement to coordinate with federal partners in your operational plan. Submitting a proposal without specific connection to DHS resilience and first responder readiness objectives.
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