Preparedness Grants - Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division
Forecasted
Preparedness Grants - Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division supports Washington governments and nonprofits with emergency management, security, and cyber-risk projects to improve readiness.
Funder: Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (FWC and C-UAS state submissions) | June 2027 (NSGP Notice of Intent) | July 2027 (NSGP application)
Funding Amounts: Program-specific; federal totals include $625 million for FWC and $500 million across FY 2026–2027 for C-UAS
Summary: FEMA preparedness programs administered in Washington support emergency management, homeland security, nonprofit security, cybersecurity, and event safety.
Key Information: Eligibility and application routes differ by program; only Washington’s State Administrative Agency applies directly to FEMA for FWC and C-UAS.
Description
The Washington Military Department’s Emergency Management Division (EMD) manages FEMA preparedness funding to strengthen the state’s ability to prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from disasters, terrorism, and other emergencies. Funding reaches tribal governments, local jurisdictions, state agencies, and nonprofit organizations, depending on the program.
The portfolio includes emergency management capacity, homeland security planning and exercises, emergency operations centers, physical security for at-risk nonprofits, and reduced cyber risk to critical infrastructure and services. It also includes programs addressing unlawful unmanned aircraft use and security for 2026 FIFA World Cup events. Each program has its own eligible recipients, project requirements, and application process.
