The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through FEMA, offers the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program. This grant provides federal funds to assist state, local, territorial, and tribal governments and their emergency management agencies. Its primary purpose is to bolster their capacity in preparing for and responding to all types of hazards. The funding supports a comprehensive national emergency preparedness system, protecting life and property across the United States. It specifically aims to help recipients acquire resources vital for achieving the National Preparedness Goals and strengthening overall national preparedness and resilience, as authorized by the Stafford Act. This grant is for enhancing multi-jurisdictional emergency response capabilities.
Opportunity ID: 294291
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-17-GPD-042-06-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program – Region 6 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.042 — Emergency Management Performance Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 02, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 22, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 22, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The purpose of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program is to provide federal funds to states to assist state, local, territorial, and tribal governments in preparing for all hazards, as authorized by Section 662 of the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (6 U.S.C. section 762) and the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. sections 5121 et seq.). Title VI of the Stafford Act authorizes DHS/FEMA to make grants for the purpose of providing a system of emergency preparedness for the protection of life and property in the United States from hazards and to vest responsibility for emergency preparedness jointly in the Federal Government, states, and their political subdivisions. The Federal Government, through the EMPG Program, provides necessary direction, coordination, and guidance, and provides necessary assistance, as authorized in this title, to support a comprehensive all hazards emergency preparedness system. This funding opportunity will provide federal funds to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies to obtain the resources required to support the National Preparedness Goals (the Goals) associated mission areas and core capabilities. The EMPG program supports the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review Mission to Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
User, System
ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov Email:ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 294291 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY 2017 EMPG Program Work Plan.pdf
Folder 294291 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY_2017_EMPG_NOFO_Final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | User, System ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov Email: ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.042 | PKG00232915 | Jun 02, 2017 | Jun 22, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294291 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294291 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
294291 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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