Grants

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency (DEMA) serves as the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for state-administered grants aimed at preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts across Delaware.

As the SAA, DEMA strategically allocates funds serving as the liaison between the federal government, local and state-level agencies, first responders, and other stakeholders.

These grant funds often come from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and are available to eligible applicants.

Available Grants

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Grant Cybersecurity Grant Program Emergency Management Performance Grant Flood Mitigation Assistance Hazard Mitigation Grant Program Homeland Security Grant Program Nonprofit Security Grant Program Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grants

Preparedness Grants

Help strengthen the ability to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies.

Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP)
A reimbursement based competitive grant program that focuses on enhancing the security of nonprofit organizations at risk of terrorist attacks.

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
Helps eligible entities address cybersecurity risks, threats to information systems, and enhance the resilience of state and local governments' cyber infrastructure.

Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP)
Supports state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in preparing for and preventing acts of terrorism.

Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)
Provides funding to state and local governments to enhance emergency preparedness efforts.

View all the Preparedness Grants

Recovery Assistance

Programs and grants that support pre-disaster mitigation projects, as well as assist in immediate disaster response and long-term recovery efforts.

Public Assistance

Public Assistance (PA) Grant Program
Provides funding to repair infrastructure and restore public services after a disaster.

Individual Assistance

Individual Assistance (IA) Program
Includes assistance for individuals impacted by disasters.

Hazard Mitigation

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP)
Provides funds after a disaster to reduce future risks (e.g., infrastructure hardening, floodplain management).

Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) Grant
Supports proactive projects to mitigate disaster risks before they occur.

Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Program
Grants help with planning and performing projects to reduce future flood losses.

Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grants
Designed to reduce the risk to individuals and property from future natural hazards, while also reducing reliance on federal funding from future disasters.

View all the Recovery Assistance Programs

Common Grant Terms

Applicant

An entity that applies for a grant. This can include state, local, tribal, or territorial governments, as well as private nonprofits (PNPs) that meet eligibility requirements. An applicant submits an application but does not become a recipient until awarded the grant.

Recipient

An entity that receives a federal grant award directly and is responsible for managing and administering the awarded funds. Typically, DEMA serve as the recipient and passes funds to eligible subrecipients. Recipients must comply with federal grant regulations and oversee any subawards given to subrecipients.

Subrecipient

An entity that receives funding from a recipient through a subgrant and carries out specific grant-related activities. Subrecipients can include local governments, nonprofit organizations, and other eligible entities. Subrecipients must comply with grant requirements and report financial and programmatic progress to the recipient.

Subgrants

Funding provided by the recipient to eligible subrecipients under a grant program. These funds support projects or activities that align with the overall grant purpose. Subgrants are subject to the same federal regulations and oversight as the primary grant award.

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