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Current as of: 9/16/2025

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT (EMPG) PROGRAM

   

Pass through determined by State. Supports critical assistance to sustain and enhance state and local emergency management capabilities at the state and local levels for all-hazard mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery including coordination of inter-governmental (federal, state, regional, local, tribal) resources, joint operations, and mutual aid compacts state-to-state and nationwide. Sub-recipients must be compliant with NIMS implementation as a condition for receipt of funds. Requires 50% match.

Application Forms

The application period for the 2025 EMPG is currently open. Applications are due Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 11:59 PM AKST. 

Document Name Document Type Publish Date
2025 EMPG Local Application Word September 2025
Signatory Authority Form PDF September 2025

Guidance Forms

Document Name File Type Publish Date
2025 EMPG State Overview and Guidelines PDF September 2025
2025 FEMA EMPG NOFO PDF September 2025
2025 FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual PDF September 2025
2024 SHSP/EMPG/EOC Grant Kick-Off Slides PDF December 2024
2024 State Overview and Guidelines
PDF
July 2024
2024 FEMA EMPG NOFO
PDF
April 2024
2024 FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual
PDF
April 2024