Press Release
September 26 Press Release: Governor Polis Requests Major Disaster Declaration from the President to Unlock FEMA Support For Recovery Efforts in Response to Elk and Lee Fires In Rio Blanco County
Senator Bennet and Congressman Hurd Lead Congressional Support for Governor’s Call for Major Disaster Recovery Funding
Today (September 26, 2025), Governor Polis officially requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Trump and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This federal declaration would unlock FEMA funding to support the recovery efforts underway in Rio Blanco County in response to the Elk and Lee Fires.
Update on Court Decision Regarding Federal Grant Conditions Imposed by DHS
Update from our Office of Grants Management and Office of Emergency Management
DHSEM is pleased to share some positive news regarding the federal grant conditions recently imposed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
A federal court has ruled in favor of Colorado and other plaintiff states, finding that the new conditions related to immigration enforcement are unlawful. The Colorado Attorney General's Office and the entire Executive Branch worked tirelessly to achieve this favorable outcome for our state and our partners.
2025 EMPG Update from OEM Director Denney
Office of Emergency Management Director Trevor Denney sent the letter below to emergency management partners on Friday, September 5, 2025.
September 5, 2025
Update on Digital Trunked Radio Outage Cause on August 6
A letter was sent to our Digital Trunked Radio System (DTRS) Stakeholders from Office of Public Safety Communications Director Peter Bangas this week. Below is the text from the letter.
CIAC Notice: Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention Grant Cancellation
The email notice was distributed today, August 12, to all of the Colorado Information Analysis Center PTV Parnters
Dear PTV Partners,
As many of you are aware, the Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) federal grant funding—which supports much of the Preventing Targeted Violence (PTV) team’s work at the CIAC—was recently terminated. This decision was communicated by DHS to DHSEM and a stop-work order was issued, effective immediately. The order prohibits the use of any remaining grant funds to support activities or personnel associated with the program.
Grant Announcement: FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant Program Application Period Open
New Funding Opportunity
FEMA is providing a new opportunity for funding on Monday, July 28, 2025. Changes include funding up to $200,000 per location and a new Investment Justification (IJ) form. Anyone that recently received funding is still eligible to apply. Please visit the FEMA Website to learn more about the Nonprofit Security Grant Program.
Grant Awards Announced for State 2025 NSGP Funding Program
On Friday, August 8, 2025, DHSEM awarded 11 nonprofit agencies with funding from the 2025 State Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP). The award allocations are listed below for each of the agencies and the amount awarded. The program awarded a total of $250,000 today.