FEMA extends 2027 crisis-leadership fellowship deadline to October 31
FEMA says senior executives and experienced crisis leaders have until October 31 to apply for its 2027 Vanguard fellowship.
What the record says
FEMA's October 14 bulletin extends the application deadline for the 2027 Vanguard Executive Crisis Leaders Fellowship to Saturday, October 31. The two-week senior-level program is offered by FEMA's National Disaster and Emergency Management University. The agency invites experienced crisis leaders and senior executives from government, academia, nongovernmental, philanthropic and private-sector organizations. Three announced 2027 cohorts combine an offsite week with a week in Washington, D.C. FEMA says selected applicants will be notified by November 30 after review.
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Practical next step
Eligible professionals should consult the official Vanguard fellowship page for application instructions and full participation terms before the October 31 deadline.
Limits and what is not established
The deadline extension does not guarantee admission or establish that participation, travel or lodging is cost-free. The retained bulletin describes a senior-level fellowship rather than a general entry-level training program; no application has been submitted.
Sources checked October 20, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Federal Emergency Management Agency: original information