Emergency/Disaster

  • Emergency/Disaster

    Next Generation Warning System Grant Program (NGWSGP)

    09/02/22

    This new infrastructure program for public broadcasters was created by the Department of Homeland Security's FEMA and will be run by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Public television and radio stations will compete for grants to upgrade their technology and provide accompanying training. Funds will be distributed, pending availability, through September 30, 2025. Round 1 closed on November 8, 2023. A second RFA is expected in the spring of 2024.

  • Emergency/Disaster

    American Rescue Plan Grants to Organizations

    06/23/21

    This funding opportunity closed on August 12, 2021.

  • Emergency/Disaster

    American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations

    04/08/21

    As part of the American Rescue Plan stimulus funding, NEH will award up to $500,000 to humanities organizations for work that has been adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. They anticipate making 150 awards from a total of $40,000,000. Deadline was May 14, 2021

  • Emergency/Disaster

    Meet the Helpers - Research and Community Engagement Initiative

    06/26/19

    Funded by CPB and administered by WUCF, Meet the Helpers is launching a pilot initiative to teach children about first responders and other helpers so that they are better prepared for emergency situations. Deadline was July 26, 2019.

  • Emergency/Disaster

    Grants to States for School Emergency Management Program

    08/15/18

    This Department of Education program makes awards to State Educational Agencies to help provide training and technical assistance in the development of emergency management plans. Deadline was September 4, 2018.

  • Emergency/Disaster

    State and Local Implementation Grant Program

    12/01/17

    This NTIA program was established to assist State, local and tribal jurisdictions with identifying, planning and implementing the most effective means to use and integrate the infrastructure, equipment and other architecture associated with the nationwide public safety broadband network administered by FirstNet. Deadline was December 28, 2017.

  • Emergency/Disaster

    Homeland Security National Training Program, Continuing Training Grants

    07/19/17

    Up to $8 million is available to develop training programs that address national emergency preparedness gaps. Deadline was July 26, 2017.

  • Emergency/Disaster

    Homeland Security Grant Program

    06/08/17

    The DHS plans to award over $1 billion in awards to states and regions across the country to improve national preparedness capabilities, including emergency alerts and warning activities.

  • Emergency/Disaster

    US Ignite

    03/30/16

    This NSF program supports the development of education, health and public safety applications to be used over broadband infrastructure. Deadline was June 14, 2016.

  • Emergency/Disaster

    RSVP Competition

    06/11/14

    CNCS will make $18 million in grants for activities that serve and impact communities across the nation. Deadline September 9, 2014.

  • Emergency/Disaster

    Emergency Management Performance Grants Program

    05/22/13

    DHS anticipates making over $350 million in awards to states to improve their preparedness for all hazards, including the appropriate use of emergency alerts and warnings.

  • Emergency/Disaster

    Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program

    05/22/13

    The DHS plans to award $10 million in awards to strengthen a tribe's capacity to prepare for and respond to emergency situations.

  • Emergency/Disaster

    Land O'Lakes Foundation

    03/20/13

    This Foundation provides national and local grants, primarily supporting rural communities. It also makes equipment and capital grants.

  • Emergency/Disaster

    Rural Station Digital Equipment Emergency Recovery Grants

    01/14/13

    CPB will make a total of $500,000 in grants providing emergency financial assistance to rural station to replace damaged or destroyed equipment.

  • Emergency/Disaster

    Cargill (Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies)

    10/29/12

    Foundation is making grants in Native arts, biodiversity and disaster preparedness. Strong interest in public media. Inquiries accepted.

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