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WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) announced the availability of federal grant funding to enhance emergency preparedness and resilience across our community. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a recent Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), making $2.6 billion available to state, local, tribal, territorial, and other emergency management partners through various grant programs.

These grants are designed to support a wide range of critical initiatives, including homeland security, cybersecurity, disaster response, and community preparedness. Detailed information about eligibility criteria, application deadlines, and all related requirements can be accessed online at https://grants.gov/.

The available grant programs include:

• Emergency Management Performance Grant Program

• State Homeland Security Grant

• Operation Stonegarden

• Nonprofit Security Grant Program

• Urban Search and Rescue

• Community Assistance Program State Support Services Element

• National Incident Management System

• State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

• National Domestic Preparedness Consortium

• National Dam Safety Program State Assistance Grant Program

• National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (Individual State Earthquake Assistance)

Congressman Wittman encourages local agencies, organizations, and officials to explore these opportunities to bolster our community’s safety and resilience. For more information or assistance with the application process, please visit https://grants.gov/ or contact my office.

Together, we can work toward a safer, more prepared community.