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- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) 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 Jul 6, 2010 and posted on Apr 19, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 7, 2010 Work plans will be reviewed within 7 days of the application deadline. Applicants will be allowed the opportunity if required to clarify submissions as required by the approving authority.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $850,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Earthquake Consortia grant opportunity is a FEMA cooperative agreement program under the Department of Homeland Security designed to strengthen earthquake risk reduction work through three established regional consortia: the Central US Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC), the Northeast States Emergency Consortium (NESEC), and the Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC). FEMA anticipated making three awards (one associated with each consortium) totaling about $850,000. The overall intent is to support nonprofit organizations and consortium-led efforts that help communities and states reduce earthquake-related losses, including deaths, injuries, property damage, and the broader social and economic disruption that can follow major disasters.
This opportunity is grounded in the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), created by Congress under Public Law 95-124 (as amended). FEMA frames the work in line with NEHRP strategic priorities for the 2009-2013 period, emphasizing three main outcomes: improving understanding of earthquake processes and impacts, developing cost-effective ways to reduce impacts on people and the built environment, and improving nationwide community resilience. In practical terms, the funding supports the translation of earthquake science and mitigation best practices into policies, training, and public-facing tools that can be used by state and local officials, businesses, and residents.
FEMA describes several core activities expected under the cooperative agreements. These include developing and promoting seismic policies; sharing information and advancing programs that reduce earthquake losses; convening forums where stakeholders can exchange information and develop, adopt, and promote policy recommendations; conducting outreach to local governments and the business community while building and maintaining partnerships (including across the consortia); helping deliver professional training for local communities; educating the public about earthquake risks through awareness campaigns and educational resources; and encouraging public-private partnerships that provide tangible benefits to communities. The specific mix of activities and how funds are distributed among them are not fixed in advance and are instead determined through annual target allocations and negotiations between FEMA and each consortium.
The opportunity is categorized as continuation funding and uses a cooperative agreement instrument, which typically indicates FEMA expects to remain involved beyond simply issuing funds, such as through collaboration on planning, reporting, and program direction. The funding activity category is listed as earthquake mitigation (with the broader activity category labeled as "Other"). A notable constraint is that eligible projects or initiatives under this announcement may not involve geospatial or GIS-related issues, meaning proposals centered on mapping platforms, GIS data development, or similar geospatial work would not fit the eligibility rules for this particular funding notice.
Eligibility is oriented toward nonprofit organizations, including both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, with the stated limitation that this does not include institutions of higher education. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA number associated with the program is 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium). Key administrative details from the posting include an original closing date of June 3, 2010, a current closing date of June 7, 2010, and an expectation that work plans would be reviewed within seven days of the deadline, with applicants potentially being asked to clarify submissions if needed. For access and assistance, FEMA directed applicants to Grants.gov and provided the FEMA Call Center contact information.
Earthquake Consortia (FEMA) Grant Opportunity - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Earthquake Consortia grant opportunity?
This is a FEMA cooperative agreement program under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that supports earthquake risk reduction work carried out through three established regional earthquake consortia.
Which consortia are associated with this funding?
The opportunity is tied to three regional consortia:
- Central US Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC)
- Northeast States Emergency Consortium (NESEC)
- Western States Seismic Policy Council (WSSPC)
How many awards does FEMA anticipate making, and what is the total funding amount?
FEMA anticipated making three awards (one associated with each consortium) totaling about $850,000.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The overall intent is to support consortium-led efforts that help communities and states reduce earthquake-related losses, including deaths, injuries, property damage, and wider social and economic disruption following major disasters.
What program or law is this opportunity based on?
The opportunity is grounded in the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), created by Congress under Public Law 95-124 (as amended).
What outcomes does FEMA emphasize for the work supported by this funding?
FEMA frames the work around NEHRP strategic priorities (2009-2013), emphasizing three outcomes:
- Improving understanding of earthquake processes and impacts
- Developing cost-effective ways to reduce impacts on people and the built environment
- Improving nationwide community resilience
What types of activities are expected under these cooperative agreements?
FEMA describes several core activities, including:
- Developing and promoting seismic policies
- Sharing information and advancing programs that reduce earthquake losses
- Convening forums where stakeholders exchange information and develop, adopt, and promote policy recommendations
- Conducting outreach to local governments and the business community and building/maintaining partnerships (including across consortia)
- Helping deliver professional training for local communities
- Educating the public through earthquake awareness campaigns and educational resources
- Encouraging public-private partnerships that provide tangible benefits to communities
Does FEMA prescribe a fixed budget split across activity types?
No. The specific mix of activities and how funds are distributed are not fixed in advance. They are determined through annual target allocations and negotiations between FEMA and each consortium.
What kind of funding instrument is this?
The opportunity uses a cooperative agreement instrument.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically indicates FEMA expects to remain involved beyond simply issuing funds, such as through collaboration on planning, reporting, and aspects of program direction.
Is this a new grant competition or continuation funding?
The opportunity is categorized as continuation funding.
What is the funding activity category for this opportunity?
The funding activity category is listed as earthquake mitigation (with the broader activity category labeled as "Other").
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is oriented toward nonprofit organizations, including nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
No. The stated limitation is that eligible nonprofits do not include institutions of higher education.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Are GIS or geospatial projects eligible under this announcement?
No. Eligible projects or initiatives under this notice may not involve geospatial or GIS-related issues. Proposals centered on mapping platforms, GIS data development, or similar geospatial work would not fit the eligibility rules for this particular funding notice.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium).
What were the application deadline dates listed in the posting?
The posting listed an original closing date of June 3, 2010, and a current closing date of June 7, 2010.
How quickly did FEMA expect to review work plans after the deadline?
FEMA expected work plans would be reviewed within seven days of the deadline.
Could applicants be asked to revise or clarify their submissions?
Yes. The posting noted that applicants might be asked to clarify submissions if needed.
Where were applicants directed to apply or get access support?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for access and submission.
Where could applicants get help if they had problems or questions about the application process?
FEMA provided the FEMA Call Center as a support contact and also directed applicants to Grants.gov for assistance.
What is the general practical focus of what FEMA wants funded?
In practical terms, FEMA described funding that supports translation of earthquake science and mitigation best practices into policies, training, and public-facing tools that state and local officials, businesses, and residents can use.
What kinds of partners or audiences are mentioned for outreach and impact?
The opportunity specifically mentions outreach to local governments and the business community, plus building and maintaining partnerships, including partnerships across the three consortia and public-private partnerships that deliver tangible community benefits.
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