Preparedness Grants - Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division
Forecasted
Preparedness Grants support Washington governments and nonprofits with emergency planning, training, equipment, security, and cybersecurity projects to strengthen disaster readiness and public safety.
Funder: Washington Military Department Emergency Management Division
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (C-UAS application) | June 2027 (NSGP Notice of Intent) | July 2027 (NSGP application)
Funding Amounts: C-UAS: $500 million nationally across FY2026–2027, with no cost share; EMPG: dollar-for-dollar cash match
Summary: FEMA-funded programs support Washington governments and eligible nonprofits in strengthening emergency preparedness, physical security, cybersecurity, and public safety capabilities.
Key Information: C-UAS excludes technology-development studies and proof-of-concept initiatives; NSGP requires demonstrated terrorist or extremist attack risk.
Description
The Washington Military Department’s Emergency Management Division (EMD) administers FEMA preparedness funding to sustain and enhance Washington’s capacity to prevent, mitigate, respond to, and recover from all-hazards emergencies and terrorist events. Funding supports tribal governments, local jurisdictions, state agencies, and eligible nonprofit organizations, helping citizens and first responders before and after disasters.
The portfolio supports planning, organization, equipment, training, exercises, and program management. Individual programs address terrorism preparedness, emergency operations center construction and renovation, physical security for high-risk nonprofits, systemic cyber risk, and unlawful unmanned aircraft systems. These programs emphasize operational preparedness and resilience: nonprofit security projects integrate with broader state and local efforts, while cybersecurity funding improves critical infrastructure security and service resilience.
