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 — final application submission due in FEMA GO by July 15, 2026 (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)
Funding Amounts: Total program funding: $82,957,854 | Typical award range: $15,000–$2,606,000 | 27 awards expected | 25% non-federal cost share required
Summary: Supports construction, upgrading, or equipping of Emergency Operations Centers to improve emergency management and preparedness capabilities at the state and local levels.
Key Information: Only state administrative agencies (SAAs) and specified local/tribal units with projects listed in the NOFO are eligible; one application per state/tribe.
Description
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026 is designed to enhance emergency management and preparedness by funding the construction, upgrading, or equipping of EOCs. The program aims to ensure that state, local, and tribal governments have fully capable, interoperable, and secure emergency operations facilities, which are critical for coordinating multi-agency responses during major disasters or emergencies from any hazard.
Projects funded must address identified deficiencies and needs, and only projects specifically listed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) are eligible. Funding supports not only construction and equipment but also planning and management activities directly related to EOC operations.
