The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $4.6 million Formula Grant to the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency through the Homeland Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.067) for the period of September 1, 2021 through August 31, 2024. The grant aims to enhance capabilities for detecting, deterring, disrupting and preventing acts of terrorism for law enforcement and emergency response communities in Nebraska. Specific areas supported include planning, equipment, training and exercises.
The Nebraska Emergency Management Agency will administer sub-awards totaling the $4.6 million to various counties and councils across the state. Sub-awardees include Adams, Platte, Scotts Bluff, Otoe, Dundy counties as well as the Region 26 Council and cities of Omaha and Lincoln. The sub-awards will fund similar terrorism prevention and preparedness activities for local law enforcement and first responders such as planning, equipment acquisition, training and exercises.