Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP)
Inactive
- Assistance listing
- 97.111
- Agency
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
Department of Homeland Security
- Grant awards
- 98 $193,926,492 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is awarding grants under Assistance Listing 97.111, the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP), with the most recent award issued on October 1, 2026, in the amount of $8.5 million for a three-year project. The program funds regional collaboration and capacity-building initiatives to manage catastrophic incidents — defined as natural or human-caused events, including terrorism, that produce mass casualties, severe infrastructure damage, or major disruption — with particular emphasis on closing known capability gaps, supporting innovative regional solutions, and serving underserved and disadvantaged populations.
FEMA distributes all awards as Project Grants. The program has maintained steady activity since 2008, though award volume has declined over the past five years from 10 awards in 2022 to just 1 awarded so far in 2026. Recent awards span $520 thousand to $8.5 million per grant, reflecting variable project scope. A $8.5 million award in October 2026 (EMW2026CA05004) and six awards of $1.8 million each in October 2025 represent the portfolio's largest recent commitments. Over 98 total awards spanning 18 years, the program has obligated $193.9 million in federal dollars with negligible non-federal cost-share.
Two funding entities report activity: Federal Emergency Management Agency Headquarters Financial Assistance Awards (66 awards, $95.5 million) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (32 awards, $98.4 million), with the latter holding a slight edge in federal dollars obligated. State governments, county governments, and city/township governments are eligible applicants across all FEMA regions.
No open grant opportunities are currently listed as active; the most recent posted solicitation was the FY 2025 RCPGP (DHS-25-GPD-111-01-99) with a due date of August 15, 2025. Earlier regional solicitations from FY 2023 and FY 2022 closed in 2023 and 2022 respectively. The program's near-zero award activity in 2026 and absence of a posted FY 2026 NOFO suggest the program is either between funding cycles or operating with reduced appropriation momentum.
Objective and description
- Objective
The goal of the RCPGP is to build regional capacity and enhance community resilience in the face of catastrophic disasters and other environmental stressors, with a particular focus on addressing the needs of underserved communities and populations t
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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 | $25,097,771 | 13% |
| 2 | City And County Of San Francisco | $10,096,793 | 5% |
| 3 | District Of Columbia Government | $9,752,329 | 5% |
| 4 | New Jersey Office Of Homeland Security And Preparedness | $9,629,968 | 5% |
| 5 | Illinois Emergency Management Agency And Office Of Homeland Security | $9,197,123 | 5% |
| 6 | Emergency Mgmt Department Of | $8,613,084 | 4% |
| 7 | City Of Houston | $7,424,088 | 4% |
| 8 | Military Department, Washington State | $6,153,297 | 3% |
| 9 | Texas Department Of Public Safety | $5,990,349 | 3% |
| 10 | City Of Boston | $5,919,626 | 3% |
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Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2026 | $7,037,744 |
| FY2025 | $10,101,310 |
| FY2024 | $10,256,492 |
| FY2023 | $11,999,970 |
| FY2022 | $24,103,268 |
| FY2021 | $12,000,000 |
| FY2020 | $10,000,000 |
| FY2019 | $10,000,000 |
| FY2016 | -$540,393 |
| FY2015 | -$724,221 |
| FY2014 | -$1,107,356 |
| FY2013 | -$418,499 |
| FY2012 | -$132,630 |
| FY2011 | $10,255,808 |
| FY2009 | $31,002,500 |
| FY2008 | $60,092,500 |
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Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 97.111?
Assistance Listing 97.111 is Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP), a federal grant program run by Federal Emergency Management Agency (Department of Homeland Security). It is inactive.
What is the CFDA number for Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP)?
Its CFDA number is 97.111: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 97.111 awarded?
98 grant awards under 97.111 have obligated $193,926,492 in federal funds to 48 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 97.111?
The recipients obligated the most under Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) are Office Of Emergency Services ($25,097,771), City And County Of San Francisco ($10,096,793) and District Of Columbia Government ($9,752,329).
How much did 97.111 obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Grants under 97.111 obligated $10,101,310 in federal funds in fiscal year 2025.
Are there open grant opportunities under 97.111?
None of the latest 50 opportunities under 97.111 is open now. The latest, Fiscal Year 2025 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program, was posted on August 1, 2025.
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