Fiscal Year 2026 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program
Agency: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Assistance Listings: 97.138 -- Next Generation Warning System Grant Program
Description
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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
femago@fema.dhs.gov
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| FY_26_NOFO_NGWSGP_Final_7-17-26_508.pdf | FY 26 NOFO NGWSGP_Final 7-17-26_508.pdf | Jul 17, 2026 02:07 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Closing: August 7, 2026
Award
$48,000,000
Program Funding
10
Expected awards
$1,000,000
Award Minimum
$10,000,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
DHS-26-IPAWS-138-00-01
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Disaster prevention and relief
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
July 17, 2026
Archive date:
September 6, 2026
