This grant, the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program, is for the purpose of providing essential federal funding to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in bolstering their all-hazards preparedness capabilities. Authorized by key legislation like the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act and the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, the EMPG aims to establish a robust emergency preparedness system across the United States for protecting life and property. It facilitates federal direction, coordination, and guidance, ensuring comprehensive readiness. Funding supports emergency management agencies in acquiring necessary resources aligned with the National Preparedness Goals and contributes to strengthening national preparedness and resilience efforts.
Opportunity ID: 294292
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-17-GPD-042-07-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program – Region 7 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| 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 294292 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY 2017 EMPG Program Work Plan.pdf
Folder 294292 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 | PKG00232928 | Jun 02, 2017 | Jun 22, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294292 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294292 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
294292 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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