The Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards awarded the Department of Military Affairs Montana $6.061 million under the Emergency Management Performance Grants program (CFDA 97.042) on October 1, 2025, for a period of performance ending September 30, 2026.
The Department of Military Affairs Montana, operating as Starbase Montana, receives this formula grant allocation to support all-hazards preparedness activities across state and local emergency management agencies in Montana. The Emergency Management Performance Grants program funds implementation of the National Preparedness System and supports preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities, with emphasis on practical accomplishments such as establishing interoperable communication systems and robust emergency management infrastructure.
Work is performed at Fort Harrison, Montana. The Department of Military Affairs Montana functions as Montana's designated state administrative agency for federal emergency preparedness and disaster assistance funding, receiving direct federal awards and distributing sub-awards to counties, municipalities, tribal entities, nonprofits, and other state departments across Montana.