Cooperative AgreementPostedDiscretionary

Fiscal Year 2025 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
DHS-25-IPAWS-138-00-99
Application Deadline
Aug 15, 2025
Closed
Days Remaining
0
Deadline passed
Award Ceiling
$40,000,000
Total Program Funding
$40,000,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is offering the Fiscal Year 2025 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program, which provides $40 million in funding for projects aimed at enhancing public alert and warning capabilities. This grant is specifically targeted at Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments and focuses on identifying capability gaps and implementing innovative solutions to deliver timely emergency information and protect critical infrastructure. The program emphasizes the use of advanced technologies, including IPAWS-compatible sirens and integration with Internet of Things (IoT) devices, to improve public warning systems. Applications are due by August 15, 2025, and interested applicants can access the application portal at https://go.fema.gov/ or contact the FEMA GO Help Desk at 1-877-585-3242 or via email at femago@fema.dhs.gov for assistance.

Eligible Applicants

Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments

Grant Documents

1 Files
FY2025.pdf
PDF•666 KB•Aug 8, 2025
AI Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Fiscal Year 2025 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program (NGWSGP) is a federal grant opportunity managed by FEMA, providing $40 million across five awards for states and Indian Tribes to enhance public alert and warning capabilities. Projects focus on identifying and addressing capability gaps through innovative technologies like IPAWS-compatible sirens, advanced visual/audio alerts, and integration with IoT devices. The grant emphasizes improving timely public warning delivery and protecting critical infrastructure, with a performance period from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2028. Applications are due August 15, 2025, and require comprehensive work plans, budgets, and adherence to specific eligibility and financial criteria. Indirect costs and pre-award costs are unallowable, while management and administration costs are capped at 5%.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedAug 6, 2025
deadlineApplication DeadlineAug 15, 2025
expiryArchive DateSep 14, 2025

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$40,000,000
Award Floor
$40,000,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$40,000,000
Expected Awards
5
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA(DHS-DHS)
Funding Category
Disaster Prevention and Relief
Funding Instrument
Cooperative Agreement

Grantor Contact

CFDA Numbers

97.138

Official Sources

View on Grants.gov