# FEMA Awards $1.6B Preparedness Grants

FEMA announced the allocation of over **$1.6 billion** in federal funding through multiple preparedness grant programs aimed at enhancing national security and community resilience across the United States. These grants, awarded on September 23, 2026, support states, tribal nations, territories, and local jurisdictions in strengthening emergency management capabilities, infrastructure protection, and public safety coordination against threats such as terrorism, natural disasters, and cyber incidents.

- The Urban Area Security Initiative received **$580 million** to protect high-risk urban centers from terrorist and other threats.
- The State Homeland Security Program was allocated **$400 million** to bolster statewide security and resilience efforts.
- The Emergency Management Performance Grant program received **$335 million** to fund hiring, training, and disaster preparedness activities for emergency managers.
- Procurement professionals should note the significant funding opportunities for security infrastructure, emergency management services, and resilience-enhancing technologies.
- Contractors specializing in public safety, cybersecurity, and emergency response systems may find increased demand aligned with these grant programs.
- Agencies and partners should align proposals and project plans with FEMA’s priorities to maximize funding potential and support community preparedness initiatives.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

### Vendors
- Amtrak (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> FEMA is sending $1.6 billion to American communities through its preparedness grant programs. Through these programs, FEMA empowers state, local, tribal and territorial leaders to invest in security, readiness and resilience.
> — Cameron Hamilton, FEMA Administrator

### Sources
- [Trump Administration Delivers More Than $1.6 Billion to Strengthen Preparedness and Resilience Across America | FEMA.gov](https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260923/trump-administration-delivers-more-1-billion-strengthen-preparedness) - FEMA