Do you know a young leader who is passionate about making a positive impact on their community? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking for students in grades eight through 11 interested in supporting disaster preparedness to join the Youth Preparedness Council (YPC).

Why is it Important for Youth to Apply?

FEMA created the Youth Preparedness Council in 2012 to bring together young leaders from across the country who are interested in disaster preparedness and community service. The YPC demonstrates FEMA’s commitment to involve America’s youth in preparedness-related activities. It also provides young people an opportunity to present their perspectives, feedback and opinions to FEMA staff.

During their terms, YPC members can make a difference in their community, gain valuable leadership and emergency management experience, and work with like-minded peers to help strengthen preparedness and resilience across the country.

What Do YPC Members Do?

YPC members meet with FEMA staff throughout their term to develop strategies, initiatives and project proposals. YPC members will also participate in a biennial YPC Summit held in Washington, D.C. At the Summit, YPC members will meet FEMA leaders and other preparedness professionals to network and learn more about the field of emergency management.

Who Should Join the YPC?

Students in grades eight through 11 who have a passion for preparedness and helping others, are involved in their community and have an aptitude for working on teams and as leaders.

Spread the Word!

You can spread the word by sharing information about the YPC with parents, educators, schools and organizations, and reaching out to friends and family! Do you know a student who would make a great candidate? Encourage them to apply today!

Download our YPC Application Promotional Toolkit for sample messaging, social media content, graphics and more.

How to Apply

The online application is now open, and closes March 4, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. PT. To learn more about the YPC and application requirements, visit Ready.gov/kids/youth-preparedness-council and visit https://community.fema.gov/PreparednessCommunity/s/apply-to-ypc to apply.

FEMA will host a webinar for potential applicants on Feb. 27, 2024. Join to learn more about the program and how to apply.

NONPROFIT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (NSGP) FY2024 SPRING WEBINAR SERIES – ALL EVENTS

Upcoming Webinar Series

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD) invites interested organizations to attend upcoming webinars regarding the Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). The NSGP is a competitive grant awarded to nonprofit organizations at high risk of a terrorist or other extremist attack for the purposes of facility hardening and other security enhancements.

FEMA is committed to providing quality customer service to all nonprofit organization stakeholders. Therefore, GPD is offering the following informational webinars for all those interested in learning more about the NSGP priorities, eligibility, and application process.

For all attendees, it is strongly recommended that you review the existing NSGP resources available below to maximize the benefit of attendance:

NSGP Resources

NSGP Webpage – FEMA.gov: Find all historical resources related to NSGP and visit this site for the most up-to-date information available.

Subapplicant Quick Start Guide: Find a plain-language overview of the program and application processes.* *NOTE: THIS DOCUMENT IS UPDATED ANNUALLY. THE CURRENT QUICK START GUIDE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

NSGP Introductory Video: Find a brief explanation of the program and become familiar with the aspects of an NSGP sub-application.

Physical Security | Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA): Find additional resources, including a vulnerability self-assessment and other helpful safety and security information for nonprofits.

Please note that depending on the timing of a Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations bill, final FY 2024 information on the NSGP may not be available at the time of the webinars. Interested nonprofit organizations should maintain communication with their State Administrative Agency (SAA) for all deadlines and application requirements.

Webinar Schedule and Registration Links

Following registration, you will receive a calendar invitation via email for the webinar. The link to join the webinar will be contained in that calendar event email. It may take time for this email to arrive – please be patient following registration and be sure to check your junk/spam folders.

Webinar Limitations

Due to the potential number of participants and the limited capacity of online meetings, please only register for the webinar(s) you plan to attend to ensure others have a chance to register and participate. If you are unable to join or the event is at capacity, please join the next available offering. Be sure to have the Zoom application installed before the webinar. The webinar will open at the published start time of each event.

Webinar Logistics Reminders

• Advance registration is required.
• All webinars in this series will cover the same content.
• Live NSGP webinars are NOT recorded.

If you have any questions regarding these webinars, or require special accommodations, please contact FEMA-NSGP@fema.dhs.gov.

FY24 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program Application Guidance Released

Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) Grant Program Application Guidance is now on grants.gov. 

The grants.gov link can be accessed here: grants.gov/search-results-detail/352057 

This publication is a forecasted announcement and not a formal call for applications. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is anticipated in March 2024. The Application Guidance will enable prospective applicants to familiarize themselves with the critical information necessary to begin seeking the necessary partnerships and preparing their applications prior to the NOFO’s anticipated release, increasing accessibility to the grant program and supporting DHS's commitment to equity.  

The Grants Team will host 3 open webinars with prospective applicants at the below times. Individuals can register to attend at the below link. 

Fiscal Year 2024 Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Forecast Registration 

• Wed, February 7: 1:00 – 2:00pm ET
• Tues, February 13: 3:00 – 4:00pm ET
• Thurs, February 15: 1:00 – 2:00pm ET

We are encouraging prospective applicants to visit our TVTP Applicant Resources page for additional resources. We can be reached for external inquiries at TerrorismPrevention@hq.dhs.gov.  

PODCAST: Before, During and After Podcast Highlight: Identifying and Preventing Human Trafficking

Human Trafficking Prevention Month just ended but the mission is ongoing. This crime cannot be prevented by any one individual, community, organization or government, but we can contribute to this effort by using our skills as emergency managers to build much-needed connections. In this episode, FEMA podcast host Mark Peterson talks with Department of Homeland Security and FEMA officials about how we can create human trafficking prevention initiatives that work. His guests are Brandi Bynum from the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking, Director of FEMA's Office of Equal Rights Leslie Saucedo and Deputy Director of the DHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships Nicole Wood.

The DHS Partnerships Center carries out the policies and program priorities of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, DHS and FEMA for faith and community-based organizations related to all-hazards preparedness, emergency and disaster response and recovery, safety, security, and human trafficking. The DHS Partnerships Center offers a variety of resources to the public at dhs.gov/faith.

The DHS Partnerships Center does not endorse any non-governmental organizations, entities or services.

DHS Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships 

Have a comment, question or looking for information? E-mail us at Partnerships@fema.dhs.gov