Utah Department of Public Safety

Current EMPG participants

EMPG 2023-24 Information

Quarterly Reporting Period Guidelines:
     • Quarterly Report Period A (Covers period of July 1 – September 30) – Due no later than October 20
     • Quarterly Report Period B (Covers period of October 1 – December 31) – Due no later than January 20
     • Quarterly Report Period C (Covers period of January 1 – March 31) – Due no later than April 20
     • Final Report Period D (Covers period of April 1 – June 30) – Due no later than July 20

• Schedule a Technical Assistance call for any assistance with EMPG.
• Documentation and correspondence for this grant please email empg@utah.gov
  • Subject Line should always state the period of reporting (Year or Reporting Period A-D), title of the form you are submitting and the Jurisdiction Name
  • Examples:
    • 23-24 Reporting Period A Reimbursement Request – Sandy City
    • 2023 Application – Rich County
    • All attachments should also follow this naming convention

Grant Guidance

• EMPG GUIDANCE (23-24 update)
• FEMA Notice of Funding Opportunity
• FEMA Grants Preparedness Manual
• 2 CFR 200

Relevant Forms

• EMPG 2023 Progress Report Form (Required Quarterly)
• UPDATED EMPG 2023 Master 85-21 Template (Required for Reimbursement)
• EMPG Reimbursement Request Narrative/Memo (Required for Reimbursement)
• NIMS Implementation Survey (Complete in Reporting Period A and D)
• EHP Screening Form (2020) – This form must be completed BEFORE purchases or work begin
• EHP Screening Form Instructions
• GPD EHP Policy
• Build America, Buy America (BABAA) Policy
• FEMA Policy on Prohibited or Controlled Equipment Under FEMA Awards

EMPG Tutorials and How To Guides

• EMPG Progress Report Narrative Questions Tutorial Video
• EMPG Reimbursement Request 85-21 Tutorial Video
• EMPG Reimbursement Request Narrative/Memo Tutorial Video
• How to Edit a Google File
• Courses to upload certificates to U-Train – instructions are included in each of these courses when you register
  • PDS: ID 1100184
  • IS.100: ID 1100189 
  • IS.200: ID 1100190 
  • IS.700: ID 1100191 
  • IS.800: ID 1100192 
• Training required for EMPG participating personnel:
  • IS 100 IS 200 IS 2200* IS 700 IS 800 G 191* E/L/G 2300*
  • As well as either the FEMA Professional Development Series or the FEMA Basic Academy.
  • Courses marked with * are new requirements for EOC emergency management staff beginning in 2023.