Fiscal Year 2026 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program

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. Program Details Department of Homeland Security - FEMA is a federal agency that offers the Fiscal Year 2026 Next Generation Warning System Grant Program grant program to support infrastructure. This funding opportunity is available nationally and is administered by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA through Grants.gov. Organizations seeking funding for infrastructure should review the details below and confirm their eligibility before preparing an application. Eligibility Eligible applicants include government agencies and municipalities and tribal governments and Native American organizations. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply and to review the full program guidelines before submission. Because eligibility rules and funding priorities can change between cycles, applicants should always confirm the current requirements with Department of Homeland Security - FEMA or on Grants.gov before investing time in an application. Funding and Timeline Funding available: $1M – $10M. Applications are due by August 7, 2026. Applicants should allow sufficient time to gather required documentation, including organizational information, project descriptions, budgets, and supporting materials as specified in the program guidelines. Submitting a complete application well ahead of the deadline reduces the risk of disqualification on technical or administrative grounds. Program Focus This grant supports infrastructure. This grant is associated with NAICS industry classifications: 541511, 541512, 237. Organizations operating in these sectors are encouraged to review eligibility. Funded projects are expected to demonstrate measurable outcomes aligned with the program's stated objectives. Grant recipients may be required to submit progress reports and final evaluations as a condition of the award, and to retain records for audit and compliance purposes. How to Apply Eligible organizations can apply through Grants.gov. Create a free organization profile on GrantRegister to see whether this grant matches your organization's NAICS code, entity type, location, and focus area, and to receive a weekly digest of every open grant you qualify for. GrantRegister maintains a complete, authoritative registry of US federal, state, and foundation grant opportunities — matched automatically to your organization profile and delivered every Monday.

Eligibility

• Programs related to cybersecurity
• Programs related to infrastructure

Award details

Award range: $1M – $10M. Applications close on August 7, 2026.

Categories

Infrastructure