DHS-26-IPAWS-138-00-01: Fiscal Year 2026 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Department of Homeland Security - FEMA notices from 2026.
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA offered grants of up to $10.0 million (at least $1.0 million) to state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $48.0 million in total. Applications closed on August 7, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 17, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$10.0 million
- Award floor$1.0 million
- Total funding$48.0 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHS-25-IPAWS-138-00-99 | August 6, 2025 | Closed August 15, 2025 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | July 17, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | September 6, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to state and local governments and tribes.
- State governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Next Generation Warning System Grant Program awards averaged $11.0 million; this notice allows up to $10.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (77% over five years) went to businesses.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This grant will fund projects to identify capability gaps and implement solutions for alert and warning to deliver timely public warning and emergency information and to protect critical infrastructure. There are rapid changes in technology, cybersecurity threats, and public preferences for consuming content, recipients will work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to explore currently available, flexible, innovative, and forward-looking capabilities to craft and disseminate emergency alerts and warnings across existing and new distribution pathways, including streaming services, sirens, giant-voice systems, satellites, internet-connected devices, and other solutions.
Who has won Next Generation Warning System Grant Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Next Generation Warning System Grant Program (97.138) awarded $176 million across 16 grant awards, an average of $11.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation for Public Broadcasting | District of Columbia | 3 | $136 million |
| North Carolina Department of Public Safety | North Carolina | 1 | $8.0 million |
| Cherokee Nation | Oklahoma | 1 | $8.0 million |
| Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency | Georgia | 1 | $7.0 million |
| Guam Office of Homeland Secur Ity/ Office of Civil Defense | Guam | 1 | $5.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is DHS-26-IPAWS-138-00-01 still open?
No. It closed on August 7, 2026.
Who can apply for Fiscal Year 2026 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program?
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA accepted applications from state and local governments and tribes.
What is the deadline for Fiscal Year 2026 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program?
Closed August 7, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $10.0 million each. About $48.0 million in total across about 10 awards.
Who has won Next Generation Warning System Grant Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Corporation for Public Broadcasting, North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Cherokee Nation. The program made 16 awards worth $176 million in that time.