Grant for Catastrophic Preparedness

The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers the FY 2024 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) to strengthen regional collaboration and preparedness for catastrophic incidents.

Summary

• This program provides funding to eligible state and local governments to:
  • Close known gaps in preparedness capabilities.
  • Develop innovative, regional solutions for addressing large-scale disasters.
  • Enhance existing regional preparedness efforts.
• By encouraging collaboration across jurisdictions, the RCPGP aims to bolster regional response and recovery capacities in the face of catastrophic events.

Application Requirements

• Eligible applicants are state and local governments.
• Applications are submitted electronically through the FEMA Grants.gov portal following the official application guidance.

Benefits

• Awarded funds can be used for a variety of preparedness activities, such as:
  • Developing regional response plans
  • Conducting training and exercises
  • Enhancing communication and coordination among jurisdictions
  • Acquiring specialized equipment or resources

Type

Formula Grant

Award

• The total FY 2024 funding allocation is $10.8 million.
• Individual award amounts vary depending on factors like:
  • State population
  • Rural population density within the state
  • Specific program requirements met in the application

Location

Projects funded by the RCPGP must be implemented within the United States. The focus should be on regional preparedness efforts that benefit multiple jurisdictions.

Deadline

Jul 25, 2024.

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