The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is offering funding through the FY 2024 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program specifically for federally-recognized tribes in California. This Request for Proposals (RFP) outlines the opportunity for tribal governments to strengthen their capabilities in emergency management. The grant is designed to support all-hazards preparedness efforts to ensure that tribal communities are better equipped to prevent, prepare for, respond to, mitigate against, and recover from both natural and man-made disasters.
The total amount of available funding for the FY 2024 Tribal EMPG Program is $188,021. This funding must be used for emergency management activities that align with the program’s purpose. Cal OES intends for the program to bolster comprehensive emergency management programs and strategies, supporting tribal efforts to build resilient communities and enhance their capacity to manage disasters of all types.
Eligible applicants are limited to federally-recognized tribes located within the State of California. These tribes are encouraged to submit proposals that outline how the funding will be used to improve emergency management capabilities in alignment with program goals. Activities funded through this grant must directly contribute to core capabilities in areas such as planning, training, and exercises or the enhancement of emergency operations centers.
The proposal submission deadline is April 16, 2025. All application materials, including the Request for Proposal (RFP) and the Notice of Intent (NOI) form, are available through Cal OES. Applications must comply with the guidelines and requirements laid out in the official FY 2024 Tribal EMPG RFP FINAL document. While the specific application format and submission instructions are detailed in the RFP, potential applicants should act promptly to prepare and submit the necessary materials.
Applicants may obtain additional support or clarification by contacting Cal OES directly through its official communication channels. This funding opportunity falls under the Emergency Management Programs and Grant Announcements category on the Cal OES website, where other related grant programs and resources are also available for reference.
