Emergency management performance grants

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $2,415,995.29 Emergency Management Performance Grant (CFDA 97.042) to the State of Colorado Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, operating as the Colorado Division of Emergency Management. The grant, awarded on August 28, 2024, supports the division's efforts to enhance disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities across the state. Funded activities may include emergency planning, training, exercises, personnel support, equipment procurement, and administrative costs related to emergency management infrastructure and resilience. The Colorado Division of Emergency Management frequently sub-awards portions of the grant to local governments and organizations, enabling localized resilience projects. Recent sub-award activities include a $10.45 million National Dam Safety Program grant for dam rehabilitation, an $8.12 million Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program grant for disaster preparedness, and multiple Hazard Mitigation Grant Program awards for facility repairs and community protection initiatives.