Regional catastrophic preparedness grant program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards awarded the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness $8.5 million under the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (CFDA 97.111) on October 1, 2026, obligating the full amount. The award runs through September 30, 2029, with place of performance in Robbinsville Township, New Jersey. The grant supports regional capacity building and enhanced community resilience in response to catastrophic disasters and environmental stressors, with particular focus on underserved communities and populations. The New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness serves as a state-level administrator of federal emergency management and homeland security funding, distributing resources to local governments, law enforcement agencies, fire departments, nonprofit organizations, and faith-based groups to support comprehensive emergency preparedness initiatives. The recipient operates as a division of the State of New Jersey.