Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 082 2308
Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 082 2308
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Earthquake Consortia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.082 Earthquake Consortium.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 12, 2009 and posted on Jun 12, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 30, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $925,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This funding opportunity is restricted to CUSEC, NESEC, WSSPC, and CREW.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Earthquake Consortia grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS-09-FEMA-082-2308) is a FEMA discretionary funding program under the Department of Homeland Security that uses cooperative agreements to support regional earthquake consortia focused on education, training, policy development, and information-sharing aimed at reducing earthquake losses. FEMA planned to make four awards totaling an estimated $925,000, with one cooperative agreement intended for each of the four designated consortia. The assistance is tied to the broader national effort to lessen deaths, injuries, property damage, and the social and economic disruption that can result from earthquakes and related hazards.
This opportunity is grounded in the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), which Congress established under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act and later amendments. NEHRP agencies created a strategic plan covering fiscal years 2009 to 2013 that emphasizes three big-picture outcomes: improving understanding of earthquake processes and impacts, developing cost-effective measures that reduce impacts on people and the built environment, and strengthening earthquake resilience in communities nationwide. FEMA frames this grant as one way to move those goals into practice by supporting organizations that work directly with states, local governments, and stakeholders who make preparedness and mitigation decisions.
Funding is explicitly restricted to four entities: the Central US Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC), the Northeast States Emergency Consortium (NESEC), the Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC), and the Cascadia Region Earthquake Workshop (CREW). These consortia are positioned as regional hubs that can translate science and best practices into practical policies, training, and coordinated action across multiple states and local jurisdictions. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which means the program does not require applicants to contribute a percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
The supported activities revolve around helping states and communities reduce earthquake risk through several connected workstreams. These include developing and promoting seismic policies, sharing information and tools that encourage effective risk-reduction programs, and creating forums where officials and partners can exchange information and develop, adopt, and promote policy recommendations. The program also emphasizes outreach to local governments and the business community, along with maintaining and strengthening partnerships among the consortia and other earthquake stakeholders. Training and workforce development are central as well, with the consortia expected to help deliver professional training to local communities and officials. Public education is another core element: educating citizens about the risks they face, producing public awareness materials and resources, and encouraging public-private partnerships that strengthen preparedness and mitigation at the local level.
Administratively, the funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically signals that FEMA expects substantial involvement or collaboration during the period of performance compared with a standard grant. The program is categorized under Disaster Prevention and Relief and is associated with CFDA 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium). The notice was posted June 12, 2009, with a closing date of June 30, 2009, and an archive date of July 30, 2009. Additional details were available through Grants.gov, and FEMA provided a call center contact for applicants needing help accessing the full announcement.
Earthquake Consortia Grant (DHS-09-FEMA-082-2308) FAQs
What is the Earthquake Consortia grant opportunity?
The Earthquake Consortia grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS-09-FEMA-082-2308) is a FEMA discretionary funding program under the Department of Homeland Security. It uses cooperative agreements to support regional earthquake consortia that work on education, training, policy development, and information-sharing to reduce earthquake losses.
Which federal agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by FEMA, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
What type of funding instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The program uses a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates FEMA expects substantial involvement or collaboration with the recipient during the period of performance compared with a standard grant.
What is the purpose of the program?
The purpose is to support regional organizations that help reduce earthquake-related losses by improving preparedness and mitigation through training, public education, seismic policy development, and information-sharing among states, local governments, and other stakeholders.
How does this opportunity connect to national earthquake policy efforts?
This opportunity is grounded in the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), established by Congress under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act and later amendments. NEHRP agencies developed a strategic plan for fiscal years 2009 to 2013 that emphasizes improved understanding of earthquake processes and impacts, development of cost-effective impact-reduction measures, and strengthening community earthquake resilience. FEMA frames this grant as a way to help put those goals into practice through regional consortia.
How many awards did FEMA plan to make, and what was the estimated total funding?
FEMA planned to make four awards totaling an estimated $925,000.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is explicitly restricted to four entities: the Central US Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC), the Northeast States Emergency Consortium (NESEC), the Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC), and the Cascadia Region Earthquake Workshop (CREW).
Is this a competitive opportunity open to other organizations?
Based on the notice, funding is restricted to the four designated regional consortia named in the opportunity. Other organizations are not listed as eligible applicants.
Was there a cost-share or matching funds requirement?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is listed. That means the program does not require applicants to contribute a percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of the award.
What program area or category does this funding fall under?
The program is categorized under Disaster Prevention and Relief.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium).
What kinds of activities and projects are supported?
The supported work centers on helping states and communities reduce earthquake risk through connected activities such as:
- Developing and promoting seismic policies
- Sharing information and tools that encourage effective risk-reduction programs
- Creating forums for officials and partners to exchange information and develop, adopt, and promote policy recommendations
- Outreach to local governments and the business community
- Maintaining and strengthening partnerships among the consortia and other earthquake stakeholders
- Training and workforce development, including delivery of professional training to local communities and officials
- Public education, including educating citizens about risks, producing public awareness materials and resources, and encouraging public-private partnerships that strengthen preparedness and mitigation locally
Who are the primary audiences or beneficiaries of consortium activities?
The activities are aimed at supporting states, local governments, and other stakeholders who make preparedness and mitigation decisions. The program also emphasizes outreach to local governments, the business community, and the general public through education and awareness efforts.
Why are regional consortia used for this work?
The consortia are positioned as regional hubs that can translate earthquake science and best practices into practical policies, training, and coordinated action across multiple states and local jurisdictions.
What outcomes is FEMA trying to influence through this funding?
The broader intent is to lessen deaths, injuries, property damage, and the social and economic disruption that can result from earthquakes and related hazards by improving preparedness, mitigation, policy adoption, training capacity, and public awareness.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on June 12, 2009.
What was the application closing date?
The closing date was June 30, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was July 30, 2009.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and apply?
Additional details were available through Grants.gov.
What if an applicant needed technical help accessing the announcement?
FEMA provided a call center contact for applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, as referenced in the notice.
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