Homeland security national training program national domestic preparedness consortium

On September 20, 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded $20.84 million to the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology under the State and Local Homeland Security National Training Program (CFDA 97.005) for a three-year performance period concluding September 19, 2028. Under this Project Grant, the institution serves as the prime recipient and administrator for the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium, delivering specialized training programs designed to enhance the preparedness and response capabilities of state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and non-profit organizations. The consortium develops and delivers comprehensive training solutions for emergency responders and community members to address natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other critical emergency scenarios.

The funded work leverages the institution's existing technical expertise and established relationships within the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium network. As a Hispanic-serving research university with demonstrated capacity in emergency management and specialized technical training delivery, New Mexico Tech coordinates training curriculum development, instructional delivery, and program administration across multiple partner institutions and training modalities. This award represents a significant federal investment in the nation's domestic preparedness infrastructure and aligns with FEMA's ongoing commitment to advancing emergency response capabilities across the country.