Emergency Management Performance Grants
Active
- Assistance listing
- 97.042
- Agency
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Department of Homeland Security
- Grant awards
- 1,413 $7,137,749,419 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Also known as
- Emergency Management Performance Grant Program
- Assistance types
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- Formula Grant
- Project Grant
- Cooperative Agreement
- Block Grant
- Treasury account
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- 70-0413-0-1-453
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency awards Emergency Management Performance Grants (Assistance Listing 97.042) to support state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies in implementing the National Preparedness System and achieving the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation. The most recent grant award was made on August 18, 2026.
The program funds all-hazards emergency preparedness activities, including establishment of interoperable communication systems and robust emergency management systems. Recipients use grants to enhance preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation capabilities at the state, local, tribal, and territorial levels.
The portfolio is dominated by Formula Grants, which account for 1,127 of 1,413 total awards (80 percent), with Project Grants comprising the remaining 284 awards (20 percent). A single Block Grant and single Cooperative Agreement round out the mix. Since the program's inception in 2004, FEMA has obligated $7.14 billion in combined federal dollars, with recipients contributing an additional $1.07 billion in non-federal match for a total of $8.21 billion obligated. Award volume has averaged approximately 80 awards per year over the past five years, with 99 awards in 2022, 109 in 2023, 43 in 2024, and 64 in 2025; only one award appears to have been made so far in 2026.
Recent Formula Grant awards range widely in size. Examples include $16.3 million to support preparedness efforts across a multi-state region (October 2025), $9.1 million for a three-year performance period (October 2025), and smaller allocations such as $1.3 million (August 2026). Project Grants show greater variability, with recent awards ranging from $847 thousand to $48.8 million. A representative high-value Project Grant of $48.8 million was obligated in October 2025 for a one-year performance period, while more typical Project Grants fall in the $5 million to $15 million range.
The Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program (DHS-26-GPD-042-01-99) was posted on June 15, 2026, with a due date of July 15, 2026. The solicitation restricts applicant eligibility to state governments and other entities. As a formula grant program, funding amounts are predetermined and awarded to all eligible recipients. Prior annual opportunities (FY 2025, FY 2024, FY 2023, and FY 2022) followed similar structures with fiscal-year cycles and regional breakouts across FEMA's ten regions, though those opportunities have now closed.
Objective and description
- Objective
The primary objective of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program is to provide funds to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies to implement the National Preparedness System (NPS) and to support th
- Description
The EMPG Program serves a critical purpose in bolstering emergency management capabilities nationwide. This program is specifically designed to support state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in their efforts to enhance preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. By investing in these areas, the program ensures that communities are better equipped to handle various hazards and disasters effectively. The EMPG Program's emphasis on tangible, practical accomplishments, such as establishing interoperable communication systems and robust emergency management systems, makes it a vital tool for enhancing public safety and community resilience.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
ET26020 - State Eligible applicants are limited to states and U.S. territories.
- Beneficiary eligibility
ET26020 - State Eligible applicants are limited to states and U.S. territories.
- Uses of assistance
EMPG grant recipients and subrecipients may only use EMPG grant funds for the purpose set forth in the grant award, and must use funding in a way that is consistent with the statutory authority for the award and in accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200
- Use restrictions
EMPG grant recipients and subrecipients may only use EMPG grant funds for the purpose set forth in the grant award, and must use funding in a way that is consistent with the statutory authority for the award and in accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200
- Length and time phasing of assistance
The funds provided under this announcement will be awarded prior to the end of FY 2023 and will have a three-year period of performance. Method of awarding/releasing assistance:
How to apply
- Preapplication coordination
An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. (See https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/codification/executive-order/12372.html; Intergovernmental Review (SPOC List) (whitehouse.gov)
- Application procedure
NOFO. Registering and applying for an award under the EMPG program is a multi-step process and requires time to complete. Eligible applicants should consult the EMPG program Notice of Funding Opportunity when available and posted on grants.gov for specific steps of the EMPG program application procedure.
- Criteria for selecting proposals
As the EMPG is a formula grant, funding is awarded to all eligible recipients, and the award amounts are predetermined. Refer to the EMPG Notice of Funding Opportunity when available and posted on grants.gov for additional information.
- Award procedure
As the EMPG is a formula grant, funding is awarded to all eligible recipients, and the award amounts are predetermined. Refer to the EMPG Notice of Funding Opportunity when available and posted on grants.gov for additional information.
- Deadlines
An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. (See https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/codification/executive-order/12372.html; Intergovernmental Review (SPOC List) (whitehouse.gov)
- Time to approval or disapproval
60 days
- Renewals
Recipients should consult with their FEMA point of contact for requirements related to a performance period extension.
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Grant awards
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Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Office Of Emergency Services | $440,785,033 | 6% |
| 2 | State Of Florida Division Of Emergency Management | $357,694,404 | 5% |
| 3 | New York State Division Of Homeland Security & Emergency Services | $320,139,474 | 4% |
| 4 | Texas Division Of Emergency Management | $248,743,025 | 3% |
| 5 | Illinois Emergency Management Agency And Office Of Homeland Security | $213,658,488 | 3% |
| 6 | Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency | $196,590,651 | 3% |
| 7 | Texas Department Of Public Safety | $178,810,668 | 3% |
| 8 | Georgia Emergency Management And Homeland Security Agency | $178,026,668 | 2% |
| 9 | Ohio Department Of Public Safety, Emergency Managment Agency | $161,321,285 | 2% |
| 10 | State Of Michigan | $159,225,610 | 2% |
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Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $54,138,261 |
| FY2025 | $324,521,087 |
| FY2024 | $473,377,647 |
| FY2023 | $507,057,660 |
| FY2022 | $841,443,897 |
| FY2021 | $448,128,714 |
| FY2020 | $450,756,040 |
| FY2019 | $347,823,675 |
| FY2018 | $346,594,931 |
| FY2017 | $334,643,683 |
| FY2016 | $345,650,009 |
| FY2015 | $344,595,344 |
| FY2014 | $341,697,797 |
| FY2013 | $386,101,984 |
| FY2012 | $354,838,721 |
| FY2011 | $317,546,225 |
| FY2010 | $4,061,746 |
| FY2009 | -$1,420,944 |
| FY2008 | $597,472,500 |
| FY2007 | $193,737,192 |
| FY2006 | $175,023,359 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 97.042?
Assistance Listing 97.042 is Emergency Management Performance Grants, a federal grant program run by Federal Emergency Management Agency (Department of Homeland Security).
What is the CFDA number for Emergency Management Performance Grants?
Its CFDA number is 97.042: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 97.042 awarded?
1,413 grant awards under 97.042 have obligated $7,137,749,419 in federal funds to 100 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 97.042?
The recipients obligated the most under Emergency Management Performance Grants are Office Of Emergency Services ($440,785,033), State Of Florida Division Of Emergency Management ($357,694,404) and New York State Division Of Homeland Security & Emergency Services ($320,139,474).
How much did 97.042 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 97.042 obligated $324,521,087 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 97.042?
None of the latest 50 opportunities under 97.042 is open now. The latest, Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program, was posted on June 15, 2026.
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