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Grants for Tribal Nations
Grant funds are available for pre- and post-emergency or disaster related projects. These funds support critical recovery initiatives, innovative research and many other programs.
Provides funding to enhance the ability of Tribal Nations to prevent, protect against, and respond to potential terrorist attacks and other hazards.
Application Dates
FY23 applications are closed.
How to Apply
Applications are submitted through the FEMA GO system. Additional information on how to register and apply will be provided in the FY 2024 THSGP Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Funding Available
- Total: $15,000,000
FY24 funding amounts will be known when FY24 Appropriations are announced.
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Supports the building, sustaining and delivery of core capabilities essential to achieving the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation.
Supports the building, sustaining and delivery of core capabilities essential to achieving the National Preparedness Goal of a secure and resilient nation.
Application Dates
- Opened: 09/27/2023
- Closes: 01/10/2024
How to Apply
Tribal Nation applies as prime applicant OR Tribal Nation as subapplicant under FEMA Region, etc.
Provides funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, "front line" firefighters available in their communities.
Provides funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help them increase or maintain the number of trained, "front line" firefighters available in their communities.
Application Dates
FY23 applications period is not finalized and will be announced in early 2024.
How to Apply
Tribe would apply as prime applicant. All applications are processed through the FEMA GO system. Additional information on how to register and apply is available in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Funding Available
- Total: $360,000,000
FY24 funding amounts will be known when FY24 Appropriations are announced.
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Mitigation Planning Resources for Tribal Nations
A hazard mitigation plan can be a road map to resilience. Tribal Nations can use them to plan for and reduce the risk of natural disasters. Tribal governments need to adopt a FEMA-approved hazard mitigation plan to apply for and receive non-emergency disaster funds from FEMA assistance programs.
Learn more about the FEMA-wide mitigation planning requirements for grant programs, or visit Hazard Mitigation Grants to for a deeper dive into funding opportunities.
Documents to Guide Planning
Review Guide
Helps FEMA assess Tribal governments’ mitigation plans in a fair and consistent manner and to ensure plans meet the requirements of the Stafford Act and CFR Title 44.
- Review Guide / Official Guide
- Related Fact Sheet
- Tribal Mitigation Planning Policy Update: Summary of Feedback Report
Other Documents
Handbook
Focuses on practical approaches to help Tribes build mitigation plans that reduce long-term risk from natural hazards. It is a companion to the Tribal Mitigation Plan Review Guide.
Training: How to Plan Mitigation
Preparedness Training and Resources for Tribal Nations
Become more prepared for emergencies with our training opportunities, grant programs, resources, and preparedness tips.
The Center for Domestic Preparedness trains emergency responders in 10 different disciplines, such as law enforcement, healthcare and hazardous materials.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security fully funds training to include travel, lodging and meals.
Specific courses are tailored to tribal audiences, including tribal emergency managers, tribal community response personnel, and tribal leaders.