Next Generation Warning System Grant Program
FEMA's NGWSGP funds projects that modernize emergency alert systems using advanced technologies to enhance public safety and expand warning coverage, with a focus on innovation, integration, and reliability.
Funder: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: ~$40 million total; ~5 awards; typical award ~$8 million; period of performance: 36 months
Summary: Supports enhancement and modernization of emergency alert and warning systems through advanced technologies and coordinated public safety efforts.
Key Information: Only states and tribal nations are eligible to apply directly; no cost share required.
Description
The Next Generation Warning System Grant Program (NGWSGP) is a competitive federal grant from FEMA designed to modernize and strengthen the nation’s emergency alert and warning capabilities. The program funds projects that address capability gaps in public warning systems, deploy advanced visual and audio alert technologies, and foster comprehensive training and cross-sector collaboration. It aims to support state and tribal governments in integrating innovative, reliable, and timely alert mechanisms to improve the delivery of public safety information and protect critical infrastructure. Projects may include the installation of IPAWS-compatible sirens, integration of new distribution technologies (e.g., streaming, IoT, satellite), and initiatives to expand alert coverage to underserved areas.
