Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the North Carolina Department of Public Safety $17.1 million under the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program (CFDA 97.042) on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. This Project Grant supports the state's comprehensive emergency management capabilities, including emergency planning, training, exercises, personnel support, equipment procurement, and related administrative costs focused on enhancing preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation across state and local entities. The funding enables North Carolina to strengthen resilience against disasters and emergencies while addressing evolving threats such as those associated with climate change.

As the lead emergency management organization for North Carolina, the Department of Public Safety serves as the fiscal agent for distributing EMPG funds to local governments, counties, municipalities, tribal entities, and nonprofit organizations throughout the state to implement localized emergency management initiatives. The department's substantial experience administering federal emergency management grants, combined with its existing portfolio of tens of millions in annual federal funding, positions it to effectively execute this award and deliver coordinated emergency management services across multiple mission areas throughout the performance period.