# Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dhs-26-mt-082-00-99-fiscal-year-2026-national-earthquake-hazards-reduction/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/363128

> Department of Homeland Security - FEMA offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $1) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on August 14, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DHS-26-MT-082-00-99 |
| Agency | Department of Homeland Security - FEMA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 14, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $1 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $1.5 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 97.147 |

## Who can apply

- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education that possess the critical skills necessary to develop and implement regional (multi-state) and/or national earthquake risk mitigation activities.

## What the grant funds

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) is a coordinating program for earthquake monitoring, research, implementation, education, and outreach activities developed and conducted by these four agencies: • Federal Emergency Management Agency • National Institute of Standards and Technology • National Science Foundation, and • U.S. Geological Survey ​FEMA awards competitive grants to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education that possess the critical skills necessary to develop and implement regional (multi-state) and/or national earthquake risk mitigation activities on behalf of states and territories participating in the FEMA NEHRP State Assistance program. This notice funds multi-state and national activities and is not intended to assist any one particular state or territory. Priorities include: Support for the Eastern and Western assistance regions; Support for Seismic Community Professional Development; Support for Business Sector Outreach; and Support for the annual earthquake preparedness drills (ShakeOut) for individuals and communities.​ All activities funded by the MSNEA grant program must be consistent with the NEHRP vision, mission, and strategic goals.

## Questions people ask

### Is DHS-26-MT-082-00-99 still open?

No. It closed on August 14, 2026.

### Who can apply for Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance?

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance?

Closed August 14, 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 $1.0 million each. About $1.5 million in total across about 6 awards.