This federal Project Grant award of $1,158,821.88 was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (CFDA 97.039). The grant funding will be used by the Emergency Management Agency Maine, a state government entity, to support the repair or replacement of disaster-damaged facilities and infrastructure, as well as hazard mitigation efforts to reduce the risk of future damage and loss of life in areas affected by major disasters. The grant...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $617,925 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (CFDA 97.039) grant to the Emergency Management Agency Maine on April 30, 2025. The grant funding will support a range of emergency management initiatives in Augusta, Maine, including infrastructure repairs, emergency planning, public warning system upgrades, and hazard mitigation planning. As the state-level emergency management agency, the Emergency Management Agency Maine plans to utilize a...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $3,803,623.08 Project Grant under the National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041) to the Emergency Management Agency Maine on September 27, 2024. This grant supports activities to improve the safety of high-hazard potential dams across the state, including conducting dam inspections, developing emergency action plans, providing technical assistance, and implementing critical infrastructure improvements. The funding aims to reduce risks to...
The Emergency Management Agency Maine received a $298,583 Project Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the National Dam Safety Program (CFDA 97.041). The grant will fund activities to improve the safety of high-hazard potential dams in the state, including conducting dam inspections, developing emergency action plans, and implementing infrastructure improvements. As a pass-through entity, the Emergency Management Agency Maine will strategically distribute...
The Emergency Management Agency Maine was awarded a $1,417,333 Project Grant by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Emergency Operations Center (CFDA 97.052) program. The 3-year grant, with a performance period from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2027, will support the construction, renovation, and equipping of a flexible, sustainable, and secure emergency operations center in Augusta, Maine. This critical infrastructure project aims to enhance emergency response...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $10.59 million Formula Grant to the Emergency Management Agency of Maine on August 29, 2022 under the Homeland Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.067). The grant funds efforts by the state and local jurisdictions to prevent terrorism and prepare for threats and hazards that pose risks to national security. Key services delivered through subawards to Maine's 16 counties include enhancing capabilities for law enforcement, fire service, emergency...
The Emergency Management Agency Maine received a $5,422,750 Homeland Security Grant Program (CFDA 97.067) award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to enhance public safety, protect critical infrastructure, and build community resilience against various natural and man-made threats across the state. The agency acts as a pass-through entity, strategically distributing sub-awards to county governments, municipalities, tribal nations, and nonprofit organizations across Maine. Key...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $4.52 million Formula Grant to the Emergency Management Agency of Maine on September 16, 2022 under the Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) program (CFDA 97.042). The grant aims to improve emergency management capabilities and address disasters and emergencies, including those resulting from climate change, by supporting the state agency and 16 county governments. Sub-awards were provided to the counties of Waldo, Androscoggin,...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded a $200,628 project grant to the Emergency Management Agency of Maine on August 23, 2022 under the National Dam Safety Program. The grant will support dam safety initiatives in the state through the National Dam Safety Program (CFDA #97.041). The program aims to improve safety at dams nationwide and achieve the key goal of dam safety and rehabilitation of high hazard potential dams. As the state awardee, the Emergency Management Agency of Maine will...
The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program, a comprehensive federal initiative administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), awarded $2,351,191.20 to the Emergency Management Agency Maine on September 11, 2024. This Formula Grant supports emergency management capabilities across the state, enhancing disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts, with a focus on addressing evolving threats, including those associated with climate change. The...