At a glance
Fiscal Year 2026 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program is a federal competitive grant from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA for the science & technology sector. Funding is $1M–$10M. Eligible applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments. The application deadline is August 7, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- $1M–$10M
- Deadline
- Aug 7, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Expired
About this program
This grant will fund projects to identify capability gaps and implement solutions for alert and warning to deliver timely public warning and emergency information and to protect critical infrastructure. There are rapid changes in technology, cybersecurity threats, and public preferences for consuming content, recipients will work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to explore currently available, flexible, innovative, and forward-looking capabilities to craft and disseminate emergency alerts and warnings across existing and new distribution pathways, including streaming services, sirens, giant-voice systems, satellites, internet-connected devices, and other solutions.
Who can apply
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); State governments
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number DHS-26-IPAWS-138-00-01. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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