Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG)
The EMPG program funds Vermont local and regional governments to strengthen all-hazards emergency management through planning, training, and preparedness activities.
Funder: Vermont Department of Public Safety
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026: Quarterly programmatic and financial report due (projected) | October 2026: End of grant year — final financial report (projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual subgrants to each of Vermont's 11 Regional Planning Commissions; award sizes vary by commission and annual allocation.
Summary: Supports Vermont local and regional governments in enhancing and sustaining all-hazards emergency management capabilities.
Key Information: 50% non-federal match required; only Vermont governmental/quasi-governmental entities are eligible.
Description
The Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) program provides annual funding to Vermont’s regional and local governments to strengthen and maintain all-hazards emergency management capabilities. Funded by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and administered by the Vermont Department of Public Safety, the EMPG program supports planning, coordination, training, and preparedness activities essential for effective emergency management statewide. Subgrants are awarded primarily to Vermont's 11 Regional Planning Commissions (RPCs), who then work with municipalities to implement emergency management initiatives.
