Emergency Management Performance Grants

 

The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program is a critical program that aims to address the problem of disasters and emergencies, including those resulting from climate change, by supporting and improving emergency management capabilities at all levels of government. The primary goal of the FY 2023 EMPG Program is to strengthen state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies preparation for and response to emergencies and disasters at all levels. EMPG provides resources that support eligible states and territories in meeting the following objectives: 1) build and sustain core capabilities in the national priority areas, including for FY 2023 the priorities of Equity, Climate Resilience, and Readiness. 2) build or sustain those capabilities that are identified by recipients and FEMA Regional Administrators as high priority through the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA)/Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR) process and 3) implement a comprehensive and coordinated (whole of community) approach, including Planning, Training, and/or Exercises, to address and close capability gaps that are identified in the state or territorys most recent Stakeholder Preparedness Review. EMPG supports priorities correspond directly to goals outlined in the 2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan which aims to address the increasing range and complexity of disasters, support the diversity of communities we serve, and complement the nations growing expectations of the emergency management community. While the specific timeframe for achieving each goal may vary depending on the grant cycle and the specific needs and capabilities of each grantee, FEMA's EMPG Program is designed to support ongoing, sustained improvement in emergency management capabilities over time. improving their ability to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from all hazards, including those associated with climate change. While specific targets and timelines may vary depending on individual grant awards, the overall aim of the program is to support ongoing progress and improvement in emergency management over time. Performance Measures: Planning: State/territory DMP, EOP and COOP/COG plans developed or enhanced, including climate considerations Updated mitigation and COOP/COG plans Mutual aid agreements established Focused projects for equity and climate resilience and mitigation planning Organizing Part-time and/or full-time agency personnel hired, including equity planners and climate resiliency positions Established repository of emergency responder information, including credentialing and validation for training and exercises Equipment Critical emergency supplies and interoperable communications, physical security enhancement and detection equipment purchased Training State/territory NIMS Training and NQS objectives implemented Credentialing and validation training completed Regional workshops and conferences held Exercising Tabletop and/or Full-scale exercises developed and/or conducted that include climate considerations for response and recovery Gaps/challenges identified from exercises AAR/IPs submitted Management & Administration M&A staff hired to administer grant M&A staff training workshops or conferences attended to enhance grants management skills and abilities M&A staff site or desk monitoring of state/territory EMPG subrecipients conducted

Active 97.042 Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security A - Formula Grants Fiscal Year 2016 In FY 2016, DHS provides $350,100,000 to enhance the ability of state, local, tribal , and territorial governments to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from potential terrorist acts and other hazards. In FY 2016, DHS provided $350,100,000 to enhance the ability of state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to and recover from potential terrorist acts and other hazards.
Fiscal Year 2017 The FY 2017 EMPG provided Federal funds to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies to obtain the resources required to support implementation of the National Preparedness System and the National Preparedness Goal (the Goal) of a secure and resilient Nation. Among the five basic homeland security missions noted in the DHS Quadrennial Homeland Security Review, EMPG supports the goal to Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience.
Fiscal Year 2021 $455.1 million was awarded in FY 2021 EMPG funding (including $100M allocated by the American Rescue Plan Act) to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies to implement the National Preparedness System (NPS) and to support the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation. The focus of the awards were on: (1) closing capability gaps that are identified in the state or territory’s most recent Stakeholder Preparedness Review (SPR); and 2) building or sustaining those capabilities that are identified as high priority through the Threat and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (THIRA)/SPR
Fiscal Year 2022 The FY 2022 EMPG will provide Federal funds to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies to obtain the resources required to support implementation of the National Preparedness System and the National Preparedness Goal (the Goal) of a secure and resilient Nation.
Fiscal Year 2023 he FY 2023 EMPG will provide Federal funds to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies to obtain the resources required to support implementation of the National Preparedness System and the National Preparedness Goal (the Goal) of a secure and resilient Nation. The EMPG program was responsible for the enhancement of emergency response capabilities at the state and local levels. Through the EMPG program, funding has been allocated to support the training of first responders, the development of emergency response plans, and the acquisition of critical equipment and resources. Account Identification Statute ,
Section 662 of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006 (PKEMRA), as amended, (Pub. L. No. 109-295) (6 U.S.C. § 762); the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, as amended (Pub. L. No. 93-288) (42 U.S.C. §§ 5121 et seq.); the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, as amended (Pub. L. No. 95-124) (42 U.S.C. §§ 7701 et seq.); and the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended (Pub. L. No. 90448) (42 U.S.C. §§ 4001 et seq.). State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals) All EMPG applicants are required to develop and submit a Work Plan as described in the "EMPG Work Plan" section of the PGM. The submitted Work Plan must address all the information requirements included in the template, the FY 2023 EMPG Program NOFO, and PGM. Recipients shall ensure that their EMPG Program Work Plans and IPPs align with and are complementary to one another and are used in tandem to support shared priorities for building and sustaining the state/territory's preparedness capabilities. States/territories must coordinate with the FEMA Regional Administrator (RA) to identify 3-5 mutually agreed priorities, which will serve as the primary focus for developing the required Work Plan. Prior to submission, the applicant must work with the FEMA Regional Administrator, or designated FEMA Regional EMPG Program Manager, to ensure that appropriate regional and state/territory priorities are effectively addressed in the Work Plan. All EMPG Work Plans will require final approval by the applicable FEMA Regional Administrator. Regional EMPG Program Managers will work closely with states/territories to monitor Work Plans during the performance period and may request further documentation from the recipients to clarify the projected work plan. In addition, the applicable Regional EMPG Program Manager must approve final Work Plans before States may draw down EMPG Program funds. U.S. Territories, State, Local, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments Funding under this program is ultimately used by emergency management organizations and programs of States, the District of Columbia, territories and possessions of the Unites States, local, and Indian Tribal governments. All EMPG applicants are required to develop and submit a Work Plan as described in the "EMPG Work Plan" section of the Preparedness Grants Manual (PGM). The submitted Work Plan must address all the information requirements included in the template, the FY 2023 EMPG Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), and PGM. Recipients shall ensure that their EMPG Program Work Plans and Integrated Preparedness Plans (IPPs) align with and are complementary to one another and are used in tandem to support shared priorities for building and sustaining the state/territory's preparedness capabilities. States/territories must coordinate with the FEMA Regional Administrator (RA) to identify 3-5 mutually agreed priorities, which will serve as the primary focus for developing the required Work Plan. Prior to submission, the applicant must work with the FEMA Regional Administrator, or designated FEMA Regional EMPG Program Manager, to ensure that appropriate regional and state/territory priorities are effectively addressed in the Work Plan. All EMPG Work Plans will require final approval by the applicable FEMA Regional Administrator. Regional EMPG Program Managers will work closely with states/territories to monitor Work Plans during the performance period and may request further documentation from the recipients to clarify the projected work plan. In addition, the applicable Regional EMPG Program Manager must approve final Work Plans before States may draw down EMPG Program funds. Preapplication coordination is required. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." 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. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for this listing will be posted on Grants.gov. Additional information is available at: Emergency Management Performance Grant | FEMA.gov. Applying for an award under the EMPG is a multi-step process; the registration process can take four weeks or more to complete. Please refer to Section D in the FY 2023 EMPG Program NOFO for detailed information and instructions. Eligible applicants should submit their initial application at least three days prior to the final application submission through the Grants.gov portal at www.grants.gov. Applicants needing Grants.gov support may contact the Grants.gov customer support hotline at (800) 518-4726, which is available 24 hours per day, seven days per week except federal holidays. After the initial applications are submitted in Grants.gov, eligible applicants will be notified by FEMA within one to two business days and asked to proceed with submitting their complete application package in the Non-Disaster (ND) Grants System. Applicants needing technical support with the ND Grants System should contact ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov or (800) 865-4076, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). In Grants.gov, applicants need to submit the following forms: SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance; and Grants.gov Lobbying Form, Certification Regarding Lobbying For further information on how to submit an initial application via Grants.gov, please see the Preparedness Grants Manual. After submitting the initial application in Grants.gov, eligible applicants will be notified by FEMA and asked to proceed with submitting their complete application package in ND Grants. Applicants can register early with ND Grants and are encouraged to begin their ND Grants registration at the time of this announcement or, at the latest, seven days before the application deadline. Early registration will allow applicants to have adequate time to start and complete their applications. Applicant As the EMPG is a formula grant, funding is awarded to all eligible recipients and the award amounts are predetermined, as noted in the applicable NOFO which are available online at: Emergency Management Performance Grant | FEMA.gov and on Grants.gov Application Submission Deadline Date: May 18, 2023 at 05:00 PM ET Funding Selection Announcement Date: July 21, 2023; Anticipated Award Date: No later than September 30, 2023 Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines Refer to the applicable FY 2023 EMPG NOFO which is available online at: Emergency Management Performance Grant | FEMA.gov and on Grants.gov Not applicable. Not applicable. As the EMPG is a formula grant, funding is awarded to all eligible recipients and the award amounts are predetermined, as noted in the applicable NOFO which are available online at http://www.fema.gov/grants as well as on www.grants.gov. Civil Defense/Disaster Prevention and Relief/Emergency Preparedness DHS grant funds may only be used for the purpose set forth in the grant, and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Grant funds must be used in accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200. Grant funds may not be used for matching funds for other Federal grants/cooperative agreements, lobbying, or intervention in Federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, Federal funds may not be used to sue the Federal government or any other government entity. Pre-award costs are allowable only with the written consent of DHS and if they are included in the award agreement. Federal employees are prohibited from serving in any capacity (paid or unpaid) on any proposal submitted under this program. Federal employees may not receive funds under this award. EMPG Program recipients may only fund projects that were included in the FY 2023 Work Plan that was submitted to and approved by the FEMA Regional Administrator. For more information, please see the FY 2023 EMPG Program NOFO and PGM. DHS/FEMA grant funds may only be used for the purpose set forth in the grant and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Grant funds must be used in accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200. Grant funds may not be used for matching funds for other Federal grants/cooperative agreements, lobbying, or intervention in Federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, Federal funds may not be used to sue the Federal government or any other government entity. Pre-award costs are allowable only with the written consent of DHS and if they are included in the award agreement. Federal employees are prohibited from serving in any capacity (paid or unpaid) on any proposal submitted under this program. See EMPG Program guidance available at: Emergency Management Performance Grant | FEMA.gov and on Grants.gov. Performance Reports: Grant recipients will be monitored periodically by FEMA staff, both programmatically and financially, to ensure that the project goals, objectives, performance requirements, timelines, milestone completion, budgets, and other related program criteria are being met. Monitoring may be accomplished through either a desk-based review or on-site monitoring visits, or both. Monitoring will involve the review and analysis of the financial, programmatic, performance, compliance and administrative processes, policies, activities, and other attributes of each Federal assistance award and will identify areas where technical assistance, corrective actions and other support may be needed. In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503 In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. FEMA grant recipients are subject to audit oversight from multiple entities including the DHS OIG, the GAO, the pass-through entity, or independent auditing firms for single audits, and may cover activities and costs incurred under the award. Auditing agencies such as the DHS OIG, the GAO, and the pass-through entity, if applicable, and FEMA in its oversight capacity, must have access to records pertaining to the FEMA award. Recipients and subrecipients must retain award documents for at least three years from the date the final FFR is submitted, and longer in some cases, subject to the requirements of 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334. In the case of administrative closeout, documents must be retained for at least three years from the date of closeout, or longer, subject to 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334. If documents are retained longer than the required retention period, the DHS OIG, GAO, and pass-through entity, as well as FEMA in its oversight capacity, have the right to access these records as well. See 2 C.F.R. ?? 200.334, 200.337. Additionally, non-federal entities must comply with the single audit requirements at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F. Specifically, non-federal entities, other than for-profit subrecipients, that expend $750,000 or more in federal awards during their fiscal year must have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year in accordance with Subpart F. 2 C.F.R. ? 200.501. A single audit covers all federal funds expended during a fiscal year, not just FEMA funds. The cost of audit services may be allowable per 2 C.F.R. ? 200.425, but non-federal entities must select auditors in accordance with 2 C.F.R. ? 200.509, including following the proper procurement procedures. The objectives of single audits are to: o Determine if financial statements conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); o Determine whether the schedule of expenditures of federal awards is presented fairly; o Understand, assess, and test the adequacy of internal controls for compliance with major programs; and o Determine if the entity complied with applicable laws, regulations, and contracts or grants. o For single audits, the auditee is required to prepare financial statements reflecting its financial position, a schedule of federal award expenditures, and a summary of the status of prior audit findings and questioned costs. The auditee also is required to follow up and take appropriate corrective actions on new and previously issued but not yet addressed audit findings. The auditee must prepare a corrective action plan to address the new audit findings. 2 C.F.R. ?? 200.508, 200.510, 200.511. Non-federal entities must have an audit conducted, either single or program-specific, of their financial statements and federal expenditures annually or biennially pursuant to 2 C.F.R. ? 200.504. Non-federal entities must also follow the information submission requirements of 2 C.F.R. ? 200.512, including submitting the audit information to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's report(s) or nine months after the end of the audit period. The audit information to be submitted include the data collection form described at 2 C.F.R. ? 200.512(b) and Appendix X to 2 C.F.R. Part 200 as well as the reporting package described at 2 C.F.R. ? 200.512(c). The non-federal entity must retain one copy of the data collection form and one copy of the reporting package for three years from the date of submission to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. 2 C.F.R. ? 200.512; see also 2 C.F.R. ? 200.517 (setting requirements for retention of documents by the auditor and access to audit records in the auditor's possession). FEMA, the DHS OIG, the GAO, and the pass-through entity, if applicable, as part of monitoring or as part of an audit, may review a non-federal entity's compliance with the single audit requirements. In cases of continued inability or unwillingness to have an audit conducted in compliance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F, FEMA and the pass-through entity, if applicable, are required to take appropriate remedial action under 2 C.F.R. ? 200.339 for noncompliance, pur Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-federal entity records pertinent to a federal award generally must be maintained for at least three years from the date the final Federal Financial Report (FFR) is submitted. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334. Further, if the recipient does not submit a final FFR and the award is administratively closed, FEMA uses the date of administrative closeout as the start of the general record retention period. The record retention period may be longer than three years or have a different start date in certain cases. These include: o Records for real property and equipment acquired with federal funds must be retained for three years after final disposition of the property. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(c). o If any litigation, claim, or audit is started before the expiration of the three-year period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the records have been resolved and final action taken. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(a). o The record retention period will be extended if the recipient is notified in writing of the extension by FEMA, the cognizant or oversight agency for audit, or the cognizant agency for indirect costs. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(b). o Where FEMA requires recipients to report program income after the period of performance ends, the program income record retention period begins at the end of the recipient's fiscal year in which program income is earned. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(e). o For indirect cost rate proposals, cost allocation plans, or other rate computations records, the start of the record retention period depends on whether the indirect cost rate documents were submitted for negotiation. If the indirect cost rate documents were submitted for negotiation, the record retention period begins from the date those documents were submitted for negotiation. If indirect cost rate documents were not submitted for negotiation, the record retention period begins at the end of the recipient's fiscal year or other accounting period covered by that indirect cost rate. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(f). Statutory Formula: Title Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 Public Law 110-329

Matching is voluntary. Statutory Formula: Title Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 Chapter Part Subpart Public Law 110-329 Matching Requirements: Percent: Other Statutory Formula: The FY 2023 EMPG Program has a 50% cost-share requirement. The recipient contribution can be cash (hard match) or third-party in-kind (soft match). Eligible EMPG Program applicants shall agree to make available non-federal funds to carry out an EMPG Program award in an amount not less than 50% of the total project cost. In other words, the federal share applied toward the EMPG Program budget shall not exceed 50% of the total budget as submitted in the application and approved in the award. If the total project ends up costing more, the recipient is responsible for any additional costs; if the total project ends up costing less, the recipient may owe FEMA an amount required to ensure that the federal cost share is not in excess of 50%. A state must at least equally match (cash or third party in-kind) the federal contribution pursuant to sections 611(j) and 613(a) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (Pub. L. No. 93-288), as amended, (42 U.S.C. §§ 5121 et seq.). Unless otherwise authorized by law, federal funds cannot be matched with other federal funds. The recipient’s contribution should be specifically identified. These non-federal contributions have the same eligibility requirements as the federal share. DHS/FEMA administers cost-matching requirements in accordance with 2 C.F.R. § 200.306. To meet matching requirements, the recipient contributions must be verifiable, reasonable, allowable, allocable, necessary under the grant program, and in compliance with all applicable federal requirements and regulations. In accordance with 48 U.S.C. § 1469a, cost-match requirements are waived for the insular areas of the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as well as the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. See the Preparedness Grants Manual, Appendix H for additional cost share/match guidance.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. 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: See Regional Assistance Locations. DHS/FEMA Regional Offices also may provide fiscal support, including pre- and post-award administration and technical assistance such as conducting cash analysis, financial monitoring, and audit resolution to the grant programs included in this solicitation. GPD will provide programmatic support and technical assistance. A list of contacts in FEMA Regions is available online at https://www.fema.gov/fema-regional-contacts. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management
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Phone: 18003686498 http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm 70-0519-0-1-999 (Formula Grants) FY 22$405,100,000.00; FY 23 est $355,100,000.00; FY 24 est $355,100,000.00; FY 21$455,100,000.00; FY 20$455,100,000.00; FY 19$350,100,000.00; FY 18$350,099,998.00; - (Formula Grants) FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 - (Formula Grants) FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 est $355,100,000.00; - EMPG Program funding is determined based on population. The range of awards varies from $50,000 to over $31 million The following 2 C.F.R. Part 200 requirements apply to this assistance listing: Subpart A, Acronyms and Definitions Subpart B, General provisions Subpart C, Pre-Federal Award Requirements and Contents of Federal Awards Subpart D, Post Federal; Award Requirements Subpart E, Cost Principles Subpart F, Audit Requirements Fiscal Year 2023 Projects include personnel salaries and benefits to sustain emergency management programs at the state and local level, with a large amount of that being pass-through funding to local emergency management programs. Additionally, projects include minor equipment purchases such as vehicles to support the program, generators and flood control pumps for deployable assets, radios, and other communications equipment. Other projects have used funding to pay for the general administrative/operational expenses necessary to keep the programs operational. Other projects include software program development and specific statewide planning initiatives. Equipment purchases also includes Personal Protective Equipment, Information Technology, Cybersecurity Enhancement Equipment, Interoperable Communications Equipment, had Hazard Detection Equipment.