FEMA Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) Program

Type: 
Funding
Organization: 
FEMA
Description: 

The purpose of FEMA’s Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) program is to make grants to States, to assist State, local, tribal, and territorial governments in preparing for all hazards. The EMPG program supports efforts to build and sustain core capabilities across the nation. Past outcomes have included strengthening governance integration, approved emergency plans, trainings, and whole community approaches to emergency management. FEMA anticipates awarding approximately 58 grants with an available funding amount of $332 million. Periods of performance will last 24 months.

Category: 
Emergency Response
Funding Amount: 
Varies
Matching Funds: 
Unknown
Eligibility: 
Tribal governments and all 56 states and territories are eligible to apply for the EMPG program funds.