FEMA will host a virtual consultation with tribal nations on Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) preparedness grant programs on June 22, 1:30-3 p.m., Eastern Time.

Consultation Overview
FEMA will host a virtual tribal consultation on DHS and FEMA preparedness grant programs, including the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) and the Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP). FEMA’s senior leadership from Resilience and the Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) will lead the consultation. FEMA Resilience aims to build a culture of preparedness through insurance, mitigation, continuity, preparedness, programs, and grants. GPD provides grants to prepare state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and first responders, as well as ports, transit systems, and non-profit organizations, to measurably improve capability and reduce the risks from man-made and natural disasters.

Topics to discuss include:
–  Tribal emergency preparedness grant funding needs;
–  Tribal barriers and challenges, including the accessibility of EMPG and THSGP funds under the Homeland Security Act of 2002; and
–  Other tribal needs related to building resilience.

Participation
Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Time: 1:30 – 3 p.m. ET
Register to attend  https://fema.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_Qd6pIwSARgeXV_SyDvNxuQ
Zoom Meeting ID: 161 441 1420
Passcode: 135389
Join by phone: (669) 254-5252

Attached is the tribal leader notification letter, agenda, and framing paper with questions for tribal leader consideration. All information will also be available on: https://www.fema.gov/about/tribes/consultations

Written Comments:
To submit questions in advance of the consultation, please email GPD at gpd-comms@fema.dhs.gov or a FEMA Regional Tribal Liaison.

To submit comments in response to the June 22nd consultation, please email GPD at gpd-comms@fema.dhs.gov or the FEMA Regional Tribal Liaisons on or before July 22, 2022.

Contact information for FEMA Tribal Liaisons is available at https://www.fema.gov/about/contact.

Contact FEMA Tribal Affairs at (202) 646-3444 or at FEMA-Tribal@fema.dhs.gov