Fiscal Year 2026 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program

About this funding opportunity

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.

Topic areas: Public Policy and Governance, Security and Defense, Smart Cities.

Funding amount

This cooperative agreement provides $1M-$10M in funding, up to $10M per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 07, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Public Authorities

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Fiscal Year 2026 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program is administered by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS), listed via Grants.gov.