# Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (97.040)

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Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program is run by Department of Homeland Security. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $57.6 million in 7 grants, about $8.2 million per award.

## Objectives

The objective is to enhance emergency preparedness capabilities of the States and local communities at the two U.S. Army chemical weapons stockpile storage facilities. The program’s purpose is to assist States and local communities in efforts to improve their capacity to plan for and respond to accidents associated with the storage and ultimate disposal of chemical warfare materials. Lastly, the program support chemical stockpile emergency preparedness program (CSEPP) recipients in meeting sustainability and closeout objectives for their projects within established guidance timelines.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $19.7 million | 2 |
| 2022 | $4.2 million | 2 |
| 2023 | $25.4 million | 3 |
| 2024 | $12.5 million | 1 |
| 2025 | -$4.3 million | 0 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Department of Military Affairs | Kentucky | $50.2 million |
| Colorado Department of Public Safety | Colorado | $7.3 million |