Homeland security national training program (hsntp) continuing training grants (CTG)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded The Center For Rural Development, Inc. a $4 million Project Grant on September 20, 2025, under the Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP) Continuing Training Grants (CTG) program (CFDA 97.005). The award supports a three-year performance period extending through September 19, 2028. The Center For Rural Development will develop and deliver specialized training programs designed to enhance emergency preparedness and response capabilities for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and non-profit organizations.

As a tax-exempt community development corporation headquartered in Somerset, Kentucky, The Center For Rural Development specializes in designing emergency management and homeland security training for emergency responders and community members. This award represents the fourth consecutive CTG award from FEMA to the organization, following prior awards of $3 million (2021), $6 million (2022), and $3 million (2023). The Center's training portfolio addresses natural disasters, terrorist attacks, and other emergency incidents. While specific sub-awardee partnerships for this 2025 award were not detailed in the available information, the organization has established working relationships with academic institutions including North Carolina Central University, University of Tennessee, and University of Findlay to expand training reach and impact across rural communities throughout the United States.