FEMA Seeks Public Feedback on Simplifying FEMA Preparedness Grants
FEMA is seeking public input on simplifying and streamlining its preparedness grant process to improve the efficiency and accessibility of its suite of preparedness grant programs.
Date: September 8, 2023 - November 7, 2023
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The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) aims to improve the management and administration of its preparedness grant programs to continue to assist the nation in building and sustaining capabilities to prevent, prepare for, protect against, and respond to terrorist attacks and other hazards. FEMA is issuing this Notice and Request for Information (RFI) to seek public input on simplifying and streamlining its preparedness grant process to improve the efficiency and accessibility of its suite of preparedness grant programs.
This national engagement provides an opportunity for interested parties to provide input as part of the DHS 2023 priority to improve management and administration of grant programs by simplifying application processes and improving customer service, while ensuring greater accessibility and equity for under resourced populations.
Interested persons may submit comments responsive to this RFI electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal. Follow the instructions for submitting comments and use Docket ID: FEMA-2023-0024. Submitting this information makes it public; you may wish to read the Privacy and Security Notice. Comments are due no later than 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 7, 2023.
Public Listening Sessions
FEMA will host two public listening sessions and one tribal consultation to allow interested parties to provide feedback.
Public Session 1
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023
Time: 3 – 4 p.m. ET
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Public Session 2
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023
Time: 3 – 4 p.m. ET
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Tribal Consultation
Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023
Time: 3 – 4:30 p.m. ET
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