State and local emergency management agencies, nonprofits, and communities can access federal funding from FEMA, HUD, NOAA, and other agencies for emergency preparedness, disaster mitigation, climate resilience, and recovery planning. These grants support everything from emergency operations centers to flood mitigation projects, community warning systems to evacuation planning.
As climate change increases disaster frequency and severity, federal investment in preparedness and resilience continues to grow. Staying informed about funding opportunities helps communities reduce risk and build capacity to respond to emergencies.
GrantPing helps emergency management agencies and resilience organizations track federal funding.
The BRIC program funds hazard mitigation projects that reduce disaster risks. Awards range from $1 million to $50 million for infrastructure improvements, nature-based solutions, and community resilience planning.
EMPG provides formula funding to state and local emergency management agencies for planning, training, exercises, and operations. Awards support emergency operations centers, warning systems, and staff salaries.
The FMA program funds projects reducing flood risk in National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) communities. Awards range from $500,000 to $10 million for property acquisition, elevation, and floodplain restoration.
CDBG-DR provides flexible funding for long-term disaster recovery in presidentially-declared disasters. Awards to states and localities range from $10 million to billions for housing, infrastructure, and economic revitalization.
NOAA funds collaborative approaches to coastal resilience and climate adaptation. Awards range from $1 million to $50 million for habitat restoration, green infrastructure, and community resilience.
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Typical Award: $1,000,000 - $50,000,000
Summary: Competitive grants for hazard mitigation projects reducing risk from natural disasters. Funds infrastructure improvements, property acquisition, retrofits, nature-based solutions, and capability- and capacity-building activities. Supports climate adaptation and community resilience.
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Typical Award: $500,000 - $20,000,000
Summary: Funds mitigation projects before and after disasters including safe rooms, property acquisition, structural elevation, drainage improvements, and wildfire mitigation. Reduces long-term risk to life and property from natural hazards.
Agency: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Typical Award: $75,000 - $150,000
Summary: Supports target-hardening and security enhancements for nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist attack. Funds physical security improvements, surveillance systems, access control, security training, and planning.
Emergency preparedness grant eligibility typically includes:
Many programs require applicants to have FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plans or participate in the National Flood Insurance Program.
Successful emergency preparedness grants typically support:
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