Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
Opportunity Information
EMPG assists state, local and tribal governments in preparing for all hazards. The intent is to provide granting funding to assist state emergency management agencies in obtaining the resources required to support the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient Nation. https://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-performance-grant-program
EMPG assists state, local and tribal governments in preparing for all hazards. The intent is to provide granting funding to assist state emergency management agencies in obtaining the resources required to support the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient Nation. https://www.fema.gov/emergency-management-performance-grant-program
Program Amount
$355,100,000 with $100,000,000 in available supplemental funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA); funding opportunities are separated by region
Application Deadline
5/14/2021 for both EMPG and ARPA supplemental funding
Formula-based
Amounts for each state/territory are listed in the NOFO; 50% match is required
Eligible Applicants
State Administrative Agency (SAA) of states/territories or Emergency Management Agency
Objective
Funds activities that address cybersecurity and building and sustaining core capabilities
Planning and Organization
Developing/updating Statewide Communication Interoperability Plan (SCIP), Tactical Interoperability Communications Plans, Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA), Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR), and Continuity of Operations (COOP)
Training/Exercises
Develop, deliver, attend, and evaluate training and exercises
Equipment
Cybersecurity enhancements, interoperable communications; maintenance and sustainment (e.g., upgrades, user fees, warranties); construction/renovation of communication towers
NOFO Language
EMPG’s allowable costs support efforts to build and sustain core capabilities across the Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery mission areas described in the National Preparedness Goal. DHS requires recipients to prioritize grant funding to demonstrate how investments support closing capability gaps or sustaining capabilities identified in the THIRA/SPR process.
Interpretation
While NG911 is not specifically mentioned, EMPG recipients should consider integrating NG911 strategic planning into emergency management efforts. Additionally, EMPG recipients should include NG911 activities in the SCIP, THIRA/SPR, COOP, and other plans.