Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security National Training Program

The Continuing Training Grants program is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency within the National Preparedness Directorate and its National Training and Education Division. This program is part of the Homeland Security National Training Program and is designed to strengthen national preparedness by supporting the development and delivery of training that enhances the capabilities of emergency management professionals across the United States. The program aligns with the National Preparedness Goal, which emphasizes building a secure and resilient nation capable of preventing, protecting against, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from major threats and hazards. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide financial support for the delivery of FEMA certified training programs that address critical preparedness gaps. The program focuses on two specific areas: preparedness for the Summer Olympic Games and training tailored to rural and tribal communities. The initiative prioritizes evidence based, operationally relevant training that can be delivered through multiple modalities, including in person, online, and mobile formats. The funding is intended to support the identification, development, testing, and delivery of training that improves the readiness of state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency response personnel and associated stakeholders. Funding under this program is provided through cooperative agreements, with FEMA maintaining substantial involvement in program implementation, including oversight of curriculum development, training delivery, and evaluation processes. Allowable activities include the development and delivery of training programs, updating existing FEMA certified courses, and ensuring alignment with national preparedness priorities. Unallowable costs include construction and renovation activities, and there are restrictions on lobbying, litigation, and certain telecommunications equipment. Management and administration costs are capped, and indirect costs are permitted under specific guidelines. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement for this program. Eligibility varies by focus area. One focus area is restricted to a specific institution, while the other allows a broader range of applicants including state and local governments, tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education. Subawards are permitted, and applicants must demonstrate the ability to deliver FEMA certified training at scale. Applicants are required to meet federal compliance standards, including maintaining active registrations in SAM.gov and Grants.gov, and must submit detailed organizational and personnel information as part of the application process. The application process requires submission through the FEMA Grants Outcomes system and includes multiple components such as standard federal forms, a project narrative, a detailed budget, and documentation of indirect cost rates. Applications are limited in length and must follow specific formatting requirements. The review process includes both threshold screening and detailed evaluation by subject matter experts based on criteria such as technical merit, training effectiveness, organizational experience, and alignment with program goals. Final award decisions consider both evaluation scores and strategic priorities. Key deadlines include an application opening date in early July and a submission deadline at the end of July, with awards anticipated in mid September. The period of performance spans three years, during which recipients are expected to deliver training, report on performance metrics, and comply with federal reporting requirements. Evaluation measures include training effectiveness, participant outcomes, and alignment with national preparedness capabilities. Recipients must submit regular financial and performance reports and participate in program evaluations. For additional information, applicants may contact the National Training and Education Division or FEMA Grants support services. The program emphasizes accountability, measurable outcomes, and alignment with national priorities, ensuring that funded activities contribute meaningfully to enhancing emergency preparedness capabilities across the country.

Ensure alignment with national preparedness goals demonstrate evidence based training and clearly address capability gaps