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Full FCIA Announcernent i. Funding Opportunity Description a. Program Summary The purpose of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program is to provide federal funds to States to assist State, local, territorial, and tribal governments in preparing for all hazards, as authorized by Section 662 of the Post Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (6 U.S,C. § 762) and the Robert T Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 5121 et seg.), Title VI of the Stafford Act authorizes FEMA to make grants for the purpose of providing a system of emergency preparedness for the protection of life and property in the United States from hazards and to vest responsibility for emergency preparedness jointly in the Federal Government, States, and their political subdivisions. The Federal Government, through the EMPG Program, provides necessary direction, coordination, and guidance, and provides necessary assistance, as authorized in this title, to support a comprehensive all hazards emergency preparedness system. b. Program Priorities The National Preparedness System is the instrument the Nation employs to build, sustain, and deliver core capabilities to achieve the Goal of a secure and resilient Nation. Complex and far- reaclvng threats and hazards require a collaborative and whole community approach to national preparedness that engages individuals, families, comnnmities, private and nonprofit sectors, faith -based organizations, and all levels of government. The guidance, programs, processes, and systems that support each component of the National Preparedness System allow for the integration of preparedness efforts that build, sustain, and deliver core capabilities and achieve the desired outcomes identified in the Goal. In support of the Goal, the FY 2014 EMPG Program supports efforts to build and sustain core capabilities across the Prevention, Protection, Mitigation, Response, and Recovery mission areas. The Department of Homeland Security expects grantees to prioritize grant funding to address the gaps identified through their annual THIRA and SPR. These assessments identify the jurisdictions' capability targets and current ability to meet those targets. Grantees should prioritize grant funds to increase capability for high - priority core capabilities with low capability levels. Minimum funding amounts are not prescribed by the Department for these priorities; however grantees are expected to support state, local, regional, and national efforts in achieving the desired outcomes of these priorities. FY 2014 EMPG Program 55A -13