Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
Forecasted
Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) supports established Utah emergency management programs with funding for plans, assessments, training, exercises, and coordination to strengthen all-hazards preparedness.
Funder: Utah Division of Emergency Management
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 minimum; city awards currently capped around $25,000; one-year performance period
Summary: Supplements established Utah emergency management programs to strengthen all-hazards preparedness.
Key Information: Applicants need an established program with an employed emergency manager and at least a 50% match.
Description
The Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) is a FEMA-funded program administered in Utah by the Utah Division of Emergency Management (DEM). It provides financial assistance and technical expertise to help established emergency management programs build and sustain capabilities under the National Preparedness System. The grant supplements existing local work rather than replacing its funding.
Supported activities can include updating emergency plans, assessing threats and hazards, conducting training and exercises, and strengthening coordination across a community. Participating jurisdictions should prioritize maintaining current capabilities, validating capability levels, and addressing high-priority gaps identified through preparedness assessments.
