FY26 EMPG Application

----------------------- Grant Overview FY 2026 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program is one of the grant programs that constitutes DHS/FEMA’s focus on all hazards emergency preparedness, including the evolving threats and risks associated with natural disasters. EMPG Program funding is awarded to the 56 states and territories using a population-based allocation methodology. The main purpose of the program is to support the emergency management needs of state, local, Tribal Nation, and territorial governments, primarily through investments in planning, training, and exercise activities and to help cover the salaries of emergency management personnel. Refer to the FY2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) posted on the MT DES website for additional information and guidance. ----------------- Cost Match A 50% cost match is required under this program. EMPG guidance requires a dollar for dollar match requirement (50% federal/50% local) by all subrecipients. EMPG cannot be matched with other federal funds, unless otherwise authorized by law. Match contributions must be reasonable, allowable, verifiable, allocable, and necessary under the grant program and must comply with all federal, state and local requirements and regulations. -------------------------------------- Local and Tribal Allocation MT DES determines the dollar amount of the EMPG award pass through available to local and Tribal government emergency management organizations based on the State Award amount. MT DES retains sufficient funds, as allowed by EMPG guidance, for the Organization and Management and Administration (M&A) of the EMPG program. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Title 2 Part 200 of the Code of Federal Regulations All applicant costs must comply with 2 CFR Part 200, the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.

The FY 2026 EMPG Program provides funding to states and territorial governments to enhance their emergency management capabilities. The funding allows recipients to address risks and strengthen core emergency management functions.

The FY 2026 EMPG Program provides funding to states and territorial governments to enhance their emergency management capabilities. The funding allows recipients to address risks and strengthen core emergency management functions.

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

Note: The EMPG Workplan must be reviewed and approved by the District Field Officer prior to submission of the application.

This is the Montana Disaster and Emergency Services website

Official award notices will be sent out following official state award notification from FEMA.

Pam Fruh State Authorized Representative Pam.Fruh@mt.gov (406) 439-5917 Genny Lighthiser Genevieve.Lighthiser@mt.gov (406) 417-8685 Emily Schuff Emily.Schuff@mt.gov (406) 417-9236 Crystal Guerrero Crystal.Guerrero@mt.gov (406) 202-8250