FY22 EMPG Reverted Funds Priority One

Purpose: The purpose of this application is to identify projects for awarding Priority One Reverted EMPG Federal funds to local jurisdictions. Project expenses must be allowable under the Notice of Funding Opportunity and 2 CFR 200. Period of Performance: Priority One Reverted Funds period of performance will be from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 based on when funds become available. Reverted fund project expenses must be obligated and invoiced prior to the end of the Period of Performance to be eligible for reimbursement. Jurisdictions have until October 15, 2023 to request reimbursement. Eligibility: Jurisdictions (County and Tribal DES) participating in EMPG during the state fiscal year will be eligible for reverted funding if they meet the following criteria: 1. Have completed the requirements outlined in the EMPG program guidance (see FY22 EMPG Program Guidance), and 2. Can meet the cost share (matching funds) requirements. Reverted fund projects will be hard-match only. EMPG is a 50% Federal and 50% county/tribal funds, and 3.Can complete the project within the period of performance. Additional requirements for Priority One projects: 1. Current award funds have been expended in full OR accounted for as an accrual. Jurisdictions that do not account for all of the original obligation, will have their Priority One request reduced accordingly. 2. Expenses must follow in line with activities noted in the jurisdictions FY22 EMPG work plan. 3. The expenditures are incurred during the original grant year. (July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023)

This is a preparedness grant. The intent is to build whole community preparedness in the event of terrorist or catastrophic events through planning, training, and exercising. To build and sustain a DES organization that can work with the community and other first responders to prepare for potential disaster; to identify local gaps and work to close those gaps.

This is a preparedness grant. The intent is to build whole community preparedness in the event of terrorist or catastrophic events through planning, training, and exercising. To build and sustain a DES organization that can work with the community and other first responders to prepare for potential disaster; to identify local gaps and work to close those gaps.

We always recommend starting on your application early to allow time for us to work with you to resolve issues or make other arrangements. If you have any technical problems, questions or issues submitting the application on time, contact your district grant coordinator as soon as possible.

This is the Montana Disaster and Emergency Services website

Burke Honzel - State Authorized Representative Justin Webster - Western District Grants 406-417-9352 Justin.Webster@mt.gov Pam Fruh - Preparedness Grants Coordinator 406-439-5917 Pam.fruh@mt.gov Sarah Harmon - Preparedness Grants Coordinator 406-417-9354 SarahHarmon@mt.gov