On July 28, 2025, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released the Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for several grant programs. These funds will help states, such as Idaho, prepare for, and manage their response to disasters like fires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and terrorist attacks. 

Details: 

• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program – Provides federal grants to states to assist state, local and tribal governments in preparing for all hazards. In years past, recipients have used the funds to hire and train more staff, conduct exercises to test plans, buy critical equipment like generators and mobile command vehicles, and establish interoperable communications systems to help first responders connect during disasters. 

• Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) – Helps faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations strengthen security against threats, including targeted attacks and acts of terrorism. Eligible projects include installing security cameras, alert and warning systems, gates and lighting, access control systems, and staff training programs. 

• State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) – Supports state, local, and tribal efforts to prepare for, prevent, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other disasters. Funding is based on statewide risk assessments and can be used for planning, training, equipment, and exercises that strengthen security, improve coordination among agencies, and build the capabilities needed to address high-priority threats. 

• State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) – Supports state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments to strengthen their cybersecurity posture. IOEM leads the implementation of this program for local governments, offering cybersecurity services to enhance resilience and reduce the impact of cyber threats. 

The State Administrative Agency (SAA), which is IOEM, submission deadline for all FY25 programs is August 11, 2025. Because of the shortened application period, IOEM will submit placeholder Investment Justifications for each grant by the deadline to ensure FEMA can obligate funds before the end of the federal fiscal year on September 30, 2025. Once fully developed projects are ready and approved through grant amendments, those funds will be released. 

This is a common FEMA practice to secure funding while project planning continues.

A detailed notice outlining funding amounts, eligibility requirements, and program changes has been shared with Idaho counties, tribes, and eligible organizations. Local jurisdictions with questions or in need of more information are encouraged to reach out to their Area Field Officer, IOEM Finance or Logistics.