Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG)
Forecasted
The Emergency Management Performance Grants from the Vermont Department of Public Safety support regional efforts to advance emergency management science and preparedness statewide.
Funder: Vermont Department of Public Safety
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026: Quarterly programmatic and financial reports due (30 days after quarter end) | October 2026: Final financial report/mark final on financial form for end of grant year (October 30 annual deadline)
Funding Amounts: Award size varies; typical subgrants to Vermont Regional Planning Commissions; 50% non-federal match required.
Summary: Supports Vermont state and local governments in strengthening and sustaining all-hazards emergency management capabilities.
Key Information: 50% non-federal match is required; only Vermont Regional Planning Commissions are eligible for subgrants.
Description
The Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) program, administered by Vermont Emergency Management within the Department of Public Safety, provides funding to help state and local governments build and sustain comprehensive emergency management capabilities. The program is funded by FEMA and distributed through the state to local jurisdictions, primarily via subgrants to Vermont's 11 Regional Planning Commissions (RPCs). Funding supports initiatives that enhance preparedness, response, and resilience to a wide range of emergencies, including planning, training, coordination, and risk assessment activities.
