Emergency Operations Center

Objective

The purpose of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program is to improve emergency management and preparedness capabilities by supporting flexible, sustainable, secure, strategically located and fully interoperable EOCs with a focus on addressing identified deficiencies and needs. This program provides funding for construction or renovation of a State, local or Tribal government's principal EOC. Fully capable emergency operations facilities at the State and local levels are an essential element of a comprehensive national emergency management system and are necessary to ensure continuity of operations and continuity of government in major disasters cause by any hazard. Performance Measures: Performance metrics for this program are as follows: • Percentage of funded projects that result in fully-operational emergency operations centers • Percentage of funded projects that provide an enhanced level of EOC services and capabilities

Who Can Apply

• Government - General

Government - General Specific eligible projects were identified by Congress in the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying the FY 2023 DHS Appropriations Act. Eligible projects are also identified in the EOC Grant Program NOFO.

Who Benefits

• U.S. Territories
• State
• Local
• Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments

U.S. Territories, State, Local, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments Funding under this program is ultimately to benefit State and local governments.

Assistance Types

• Project Grants
• Project Grants

Program Contact

askcsid@dhs.gov
(1-800) 368-6498