UASI ‘26 Grant Cycle

APPLICATION PROCESS

1) Submit an application by June 24, 2026.

  • There are major changes to this year’s application process. Carefully review the Application Instructions. 

  • Engage all relevant partners when designing the project. Your project must eventually be sponsored by an RDPO work group or committee. This is not required at the time of application submission, but you should begin conversations ASAP.  

  • Download a copy of the Application Form to your computer’s hard drive, complete it, and send it to the RDPO as an attachment on June 24. Follow the submission steps outlined in the Application Instructions. 

2) Attend the Project Review Forum on July 8 or 9, 2026. 

  • All applicants are required to attend the online Project Review Forum to discuss their project or send a proxy who can represent their project and answer questions. Meetings will be recorded and notes will be added to applications as an addendum. 

3) Attend the July (or August) Steering Committee meeting. 

  • The Steering Committee will meet on July 20 to discuss the initial funding package. All applicants and Program Committee members are encouraged to attend. This meeting may be rescheduled to August 3, depending on the specific submission deadline listed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. 

4) If approved, further develop your project from August-December 2026. 

  • Any application that progresses beyond the initial scoring will need further development to ensure the RDPO Steering Committee has sufficient information to submit a final funding package to OEM/FEMA in January 2027. Project managers will be required to meet regularly with the RDPO team to refine projects. They will gather information about core capabilities, budgets, project management plans, and procurement plans. 

5) Await final funding package announcement in January 2027. 

  • In January 2027, the RDPO will announce a final funding package plan. The final award is dependent on OEM/DHS review and approval of the RDPO’s final funding package. 

TENTATIVE TIMELINE

View a more detailed list of deadlines in the UASI ‘26 Timeline and the RDPO UASI Timelines. Dates are tentative and will be adjusted as the RDPO team learns more about FEMA timelines. 

PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

  • June 24, 2026: Applications due

  • July 8 & 9: Project Review Forum 

  • July 10-16: Evaluation Committee scores projects

  • July 20: Steering Committee meeting to discuss initial funding package (may change to August 3)

  • August-December: Project development phase

  • January 11, 2027: RDPO announces final funding package

PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION & CLOSEOUT 

  • Jan-May 2027: Once subrecipient agreements are completed, project work may commence

  • Mar 31, 2029: Grant period ends - projects must be complete, no spending past this date

  • Apr 30, 2029: Final invoices and Requests for Reimbursements due

  • Jul 10, 2029: Final report due

CONTACT

The RDPO team is here to help applicants design successful, impactful projects. Contact us at pbem-uasigrants@portlandoregon.gov. 

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

APPLICATION RESOURCES

PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESOURCES

If your project receives funding, you may find the following resources helpful: