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: Estimated total program funding: $82,957,854 | Typical award: $15,000–$2,606,000 | 27 awards expected | 25% non-federal cost share required
Summary: Supports construction, upgrading, or equipping of emergency operations centers (EOCs) to enhance emergency management and preparedness capabilities at state and local levels.
Key Information: Only pre-identified state/tribal applicants and their designated subrecipients (see NOFO Appendix 2) are eligible; 25% cost share is mandatory.
Description
This program provides federal funding to improve emergency management and preparedness by supporting the construction, upgrading, or equipping of strategically located, secure, and interoperable Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs). The goal is to address critical deficiencies and needs, enabling coordinated responses to disasters and emergencies across jurisdictions. Funding is targeted to projects specifically identified by Congress, as listed in the NOFO Appendix 2. Projects may include new construction, renovations, or technology upgrades for EOCs.
