The program supports emergency-management preparedness across prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery. Iowa HSEM administers the state’s participation in this FEMA program. Federal funding may cover no more than half of the total program budget, so applicants need to understand the required match before planning expenses.
The first step is the notice of interest. HSEM says an application is considered open after that notice has been submitted and approved. The October 30 notice and December 31 application are separate requirements; the later date does not remove the earlier step.
The state decides whether and how to pass funding to local agencies. Its page gives no applicant-level award ceiling, submission cutoff hour or timezone. Local emergency managers should confirm their eligibility, allowable costs, match documentation and filing instructions with Michael Cayer, the listed EMPG grant manager, before committing funds.