Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act

This bill would require the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to expand its outreach, engagement, education, technical assistance, and support activities for two major grant programs: the Urban Area Security Initiative and the State Homeland Security Grant Program. These programs provide funding to state and local governments for security operations, planning, training, and equipment to address terrorism and other security threats.

Specifically, the bill would require FEMA to conduct annual surveys to gather feedback from state, local, tribal, and territorial governments about their needs, the grant application process, and the effectiveness of FEMA's outreach efforts. FEMA would also need to report to Congress on how it implements these requirements within three years of the bill becoming law. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office would be required to assess the effectiveness of FEMA's assistance throughout the grant lifecycle within two years of enactment.

The bill aims to improve communication between FEMA and the communities and organizations that apply for these security grants, helping them better understand the application process and funding opportunities.