Emergency Management Performance Grant (Washington) (WA EMPG)
Washington's administration of the federal EMPG program, providing emergency management organizations the resources to build and sustain core preparedness capabilities. A portion of each award is passed through to eligible city, county, and tribal emergency management organizations.
Who it is for
State, local, and tribal emergency management organizations in Washington. Local agencies receive a pass-through share. Eligibility and allocation are governed by Washington Administrative Code 118-09.
Department types: Any department
An honest note on fit
Specific to emergency management organizations rather than line fire or police departments. If you run a city, county, or tribal emergency management program, this is core sustaining funding.
Before you start
How you apply: Apply through your state.
You do not apply to FEMA. The Washington Military Department is the State Administrative Agency and passes a portion through to eligible local and tribal emergency management organizations per WAC 118-09.
Match required: Yes. EMPG requires a 50 percent match (the recipient contributes an amount equal to the federal funds), which can be cash or in-kind.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization is an eligible emergency management organization under WAC 118-09.
- Sign up for the Military Department's GovDelivery updates on preparedness grants.
- Review the EMPG allocation methodology and contact the Military Department's grants staff.
- Prepare a work plan tied to core preparedness capabilities.
- Submit through the Military Department's process on their timeline, and plan for the match.
Deadline: Annual federal cycle administered by the Washington Military Department, with internal pass-through timelines. Check the Military Department preparedness grants page for current openings. (Annual cycle)
Funding: Part of Washington's federal EMPG allocation; local pass-through amounts vary. The EMPG program nationally requires the recipient to match the federal share.
Verified as of 2026-05-31. Programs are checked periodically against their official source. Funding details and deadlines change. Confirm the current requirements on the official program page before you apply.