Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
Forecasted
The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds Iowa’s scientific and operational work to strengthen all-hazards emergency management through the Department of Public Safety / HSEMD.
Funder: Iowa Department of Public Safety / HSEMD
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Federal share may not exceed 50% of total project budget; typical award size varies annually based on federal allocation.
Summary: Supports Iowa’s all-hazards preparedness and emergency management systems through federal-state partnership funding.
Key Information: A 50% non-federal cost match is required; distribution to localities is at state discretion.
Description
The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG), administered in Iowa by the Department of Public Safety / Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division (HSEMD), is a federally-supported initiative aimed at strengthening the state's comprehensive emergency management programs. The grant is designed to enhance Iowa’s ability to prepare for, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from all hazards by supporting the development and sustainment of robust emergency management capabilities across all mission areas. The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and managed at the state level by HSEMD, which determines allocation and strategic use of EMPG funds.
