State grantNorth Carolina
North Carolina Tier II Grant Program (FY26)
Offered by North Carolina Department of Public Safety
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- Who can apply
- Active North Carolina counties, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, and active LEPCs.
- How much
- $5,000 – $10,000Minimum budget of $5,000. Max award for a single county is $10,000. For multi-county regional applications, max is $5,000 per county (e.g., a 3-county regional LEPC max is $15,000).
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.Last round closed January 16, 2026. Applications close at 11:59 pm on January 16, 2026. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The NC Tier II Grant Program provides funding to Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) to expand hazardous materials emergency preparedness programs through response planning, training, and related exercises, including fixed facility planning. Grants are funded from hazardous materials facility fees collected during the Tier II reporting period. Applications for FY26 must be submitted through the Salesforce grants management portal between December 1, 2025 and January 16, 2026.
Eligibility details
- Notes: All active NC counties and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina are eligible to apply, typically in conjunction with their respective Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs). All active LEPCs are eligible for Tier II grant funds. Eligible applicants may submit only one application with one project for FY26. Equipment must be pre-approved by the NCEM HAZMAT program and can only be used for training purposes (not operations).
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