Policy Watchtower/Program change
FEMA sets $1,130,900 Small Project subgrant threshold for tribal governments
Federal Emergency Management AgencyDepartment of Homeland SecurityProgram changeNov 6, 2026
Check: For disasters declared on or after October 1, 2026, the Small Project subgrant threshold for tribal governments under FEMA's Public Assistance (PA) program rises to $1,130,900.
What it does
Tribal governments applying for FEMA Public Assistance, which funds disaster repair for governments and eligible nonprofits, will use a $1,130,900 Small Project subgrant threshold (a dollar cap for simplified, smaller-project grants) on disasters declared on or after October 1, 2026. FEMA states that the figure is an annual adjustment under the Stafford Act tied to the Consumer Price Index (CPI, a federal measure of consumer prices), based on a 3.4 percent increase for the 12 months ending August 2026.
Why it matters for tribal funding
Tribes eligible. Tribes or Native organizations are among those who can apply or are covered, alongside others.
Who it covers: Tribal governments.
What to do next
- For any disaster declared on or after 2026-10-01, apply the $1,130,900 Small Project threshold when planning PA subgrant requests.
Sources
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- Federal Register: tribal termsNoticeNov 6, 2026
Notice of Adjustment of Disaster Grant Amounts
Quoted from the source: “FEMA gives notice that $1,130,900 is the threshold for any Small Project subgrant made to state, tribal, and local governments”
Quoted from the source: “This adjustment applies to major disasters and emergencies declared on or after October 1, 2026.”
Quoted from the source: “FEMA bases the adjustment on an increase in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers of 3.4 percent for the 12-month period that ended in August 2026.”
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