Fiscal Year 2026 Homeland Security National Training Program National Domestic Preparedness Consortium

The National Domestic Preparedness Consortium program is administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency, specifically within the National Preparedness Directorate and National Training and Education Division. This program supports a long standing national training infrastructure focused on strengthening the preparedness of state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency response personnel. The consortium is composed of designated training organizations that were originally funded under statutory authority following the Implementing Recommendations of the 9 11 Commission Act of 2007, and it continues to serve as a core component of FEMA national training systems. The program is designed to ensure that emergency responders across the United States have access to high quality, standardized, and relevant training opportunities that address evolving threats and hazards. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to deliver, develop, and evaluate mission critical training that supports national preparedness goals. The program emphasizes building sustainable core capabilities and enhancing resilience through evidence based training solutions. Applicants are expected to design and deliver training that addresses emerging threats such as cybersecurity risks, pandemics, climate related disasters, and other complex hazards. The program also aims to ensure that training remains current and aligned with national preparedness frameworks and evolving federal guidance. Training must be tailored to meet the needs of emergency responders and should improve their ability to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from incidents. Funding under this program is substantial, with a total program allocation of over seventy four million dollars and multiple awards anticipated. Funds are distributed through cooperative agreements, which require significant involvement from FEMA in program oversight, evaluation, and delivery coordination. Allowable uses of funds include the development and delivery of training programs, evaluation activities, and administrative support necessary to execute the program. Certain costs are explicitly unallowable, including construction and renovation activities, and management and administration costs are capped at a defined percentage of the total award. There is no cost share requirement associated with this funding opportunity, which reduces financial barriers for eligible applicants. Eligibility for this program is highly restricted and limited to a predefined set of entities identified in statute and prior federal funding allocations. These include specific universities, research institutions, and nonprofit training organizations that collectively form the National Domestic Preparedness Consortium. Subapplicants are permitted under this opportunity, allowing the primary eligible entities to partner with additional organizations to support program implementation. However, only one application is permitted per applicant, and all participants must comply with federal regulations, policies, and procedures governing grant funding. The application process requires submission through FEMA systems, including FEMA GO, and applicants must maintain active registrations in SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Required application components include standard federal forms, detailed program narratives, budget documentation, and supporting materials such as indirect cost agreements. Applicants must also provide detailed descriptions of training programs, performance metrics, and alignment with national preparedness priorities. The review process includes evaluation of application completeness, financial integrity, and the applicant’s ability to meet program requirements, with final award decisions approved by FEMA leadership. The application deadline for this funding opportunity is July 31, 2026, with anticipated award notifications in early September 2026 and a performance period beginning shortly thereafter. The program operates on a defined budget period extending through August 2028. While the funding opportunity is issued for a specific fiscal year, the program itself is part of an ongoing federal initiative, suggesting potential future funding cycles. Applicants are expected to adhere to strict reporting, evaluation, and compliance requirements throughout the award period, including financial reporting, performance measurement, and program evaluation activities.

Align training proposals with national preparedness goals and clearly demonstrate measurable performance outcomes