Fiscal Year 2026 Emergency Operations Center Grant Program
This grant supports upgrading state and local emergency operations centers to improve preparedness, coordination, and response during disasters by addressing facility deficiencies and needs.
Funder: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Due Dates: July 15, 2026: Full application deadline
Funding Amounts: Total funding: $82,957,854 | Typical award: $15,000–$2,606,000 | 27 awards expected | 25% cost share required
Summary: Supports construction, upgrading, or equipping of emergency operations centers (EOCs) to enhance emergency management and preparedness capabilities.
Key Information: Only state administrative agencies (SAAs) and pre-identified subrecipients are eligible; strict eligibility and cost share requirements apply.
Description
This grant program provides funding to improve emergency management and preparedness capabilities by supporting the construction, upgrading, or equipping of Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) at the state and local levels. The aim is to ensure EOCs are flexible, sustainable, secure, strategically located, and fully interoperable, addressing identified deficiencies and needs. EOCs funded under this program are essential for coordination among multiple emergency management organizations and jurisdictions during major disasters or emergencies caused by any hazard. Funding is allocated for specific projects identified by Congress, as listed in the program’s official appendices.
