Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 10 MT 082 007 04
Apply for DHS 10 MT 082 007 04
- The Region 7 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 Consortium and State Assistance Region VII" 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 Apr 21, 2010 and posted on Apr 21, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 5, 2010 Work plans will be reviewed within 30 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 $2,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 33 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Earthquake Consortium and State Assistance Region VII opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 10 MT 082 007 04) is a FEMA cooperative agreement program designed to help states strengthen, expand, and sustain their earthquake hazard reduction efforts under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). NEHRP was established by Public Law 95-124, as amended, and directs FEMA to provide assistance to states so they can carry out practical mitigation work that lowers the risk of deaths, injuries, and property damage from earthquakes. In plain terms, this grant is meant to keep state-level earthquake programs active and improving, so they can plan better, set stronger safety standards, and increase public and institutional readiness before a damaging event occurs.
FEMA anticipated making approximately 33 awards to state governments, with an estimated total funding pool of about $2,300,000. The assistance is provided through a cooperative agreement, which generally means FEMA expects to be more involved than it would be under a standard grant, including coordination and oversight consistent with the negotiated work plan. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, so states are not required to contribute a specific non-federal share to participate.
The eligible applicants are state governments, and the funded work is focused on earthquake mitigation as the core activity category. The announcement highlights several specific types of activities that FEMA considers eligible. These include developing or improving seismic mitigation plans (for example, statewide or multi-jurisdiction plans that identify hazards, vulnerabilities, and prioritized actions); creating inventories of critical structures and lifelines and conducting seismic safety inspections (which can involve assessing facilities like hospitals, schools, emergency operations centers, bridges, water systems, power systems, and other essential infrastructure); updating building codes, zoning codes, and local ordinances to improve seismic safety (such as adopting newer model codes or strengthening local regulatory approaches to reduce collapse risks); increasing earthquake awareness and education (public outreach, training, and stakeholder engagement intended to change behavior and improve preparedness); and encouraging the development of multi-state groups that collaborate on earthquake risk reduction (regional partnerships that share data, practices, training approaches, and coordinated mitigation strategies).
A key operational point in the solicitation is that the specific projects ultimately funded are not fixed in the notice itself. Instead, they are determined through individual negotiations between FEMA and each participating state, based on the state’s proposed work plan and FEMA’s program priorities. This makes the work plan especially important, since it effectively becomes the roadmap for what activities will be supported and how deliverables and performance will be measured during the agreement period. The announcement also notes a review timeline: work plans would be reviewed within 30 days after the application deadline, and applicants could be asked to clarify their submissions if the approving authority needs additional detail.
The opportunity was posted on April 21, 2010, with an application deadline of June 5, 2010, and it was later archived on July 5, 2010. The CFDA number associated with the program is 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium). Administrative and technical support is handled through FEMA regional offices, with FEMA Regions providing pre-award and post-award administration and technical assistance. Applicants and interested parties were directed to Grants.gov for the full announcement details and to FEMA’s regional contact list for assistance.
One notable restriction is that projects or initiatives eligible under this announcement may not involve geospatial (GIS) issues. In practice, that means proposals should avoid activities centered on GIS development, GIS-based mapping initiatives, or geospatial data system work as a funded deliverable under this specific solicitation, even if GIS can be a common tool in hazard planning. The program emphasis is instead on planning, inspections and inventories (as programmatic efforts rather than GIS system builds), code and ordinance improvements, education and awareness, and multi-state coordination that directly strengthens earthquake mitigation capability at the state level.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Earthquake Consortium and State Assistance Region VII opportunity?
It is a FEMA cooperative agreement program (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 10 MT 082 007 04) intended to help states strengthen, expand, and sustain earthquake hazard reduction efforts under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP).
What is NEHRP and why does it matter for this funding?
NEHRP is the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program, established by Public Law 95-124 (as amended). Under NEHRP, FEMA is directed to provide assistance to states so they can carry out practical mitigation work that reduces the risk of earthquake-related deaths, injuries, and property damage.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to keep state-level earthquake programs active and improving so they can plan better, strengthen safety standards, and increase public and institutional readiness before a damaging earthquake occurs.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are state governments.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making, and what was the estimated total funding?
FEMA anticipated making approximately 33 awards, with an estimated total funding pool of about $2,300,000.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement, and what is the difference in practice?
This opportunity is provided through a cooperative agreement. That generally means FEMA expects to be more involved than under a standard grant, including coordination and oversight consistent with the negotiated work plan.
Is there a cost share or match requirement?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is listed in the notice, so states are not required to contribute a specific non-federal share to participate.
What is the core activity area for funded work?
The funded work is focused on earthquake mitigation as the core activity category.
What types of projects and activities are considered eligible?
The announcement highlights several eligible activity types, including:
- Developing or improving seismic mitigation plans (such as statewide or multi-jurisdiction plans identifying hazards, vulnerabilities, and prioritized actions)
- Creating inventories of critical structures and lifelines and conducting seismic safety inspections (including facilities such as hospitals, schools, emergency operations centers, bridges, water systems, and power systems)
- Updating building codes, zoning codes, and local ordinances to improve seismic safety (for example, adopting newer model codes or strengthening local regulatory approaches)
- Increasing earthquake awareness and education (public outreach, training, and stakeholder engagement to improve preparedness)
- Encouraging development of multi-state groups that collaborate on earthquake risk reduction (regional partnerships sharing data, practices, training approaches, and coordinated strategies)
Are the specific projects pre-defined in the solicitation?
No. The notice states that the specific projects ultimately funded are not fixed in the announcement. Instead, they are determined through negotiations between FEMA and each participating state based on the state proposed work plan and FEMA program priorities.
Why is the work plan so important for this opportunity?
Because the funded activities are negotiated, the work plan effectively becomes the roadmap for what will be supported and how deliverables and performance will be measured during the agreement period.
How does FEMA review applications and work plans?
The announcement notes that work plans would be reviewed within 30 days after the application deadline. Applicants could be asked to clarify their submissions if the approving authority needs additional detail.
Where was the full announcement and application process hosted?
Applicants and interested parties were directed to Grants.gov for the full announcement details.
Who provides administrative and technical support for this program?
Administrative and technical support is handled through FEMA regional offices. FEMA Regions provide pre-award and post-award administration and technical assistance.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium).
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
- Posted date: April 21, 2010
- Application deadline: June 5, 2010
- Archived date: July 5, 2010
What is an important restriction mentioned in the solicitation regarding GIS?
The notice states that projects or initiatives eligible under this announcement may not involve geospatial (GIS) issues. Proposals should avoid activities centered on GIS development, GIS-based mapping initiatives, or geospatial data system work as a funded deliverable under this solicitation.
If GIS is restricted, does that mean inventories and inspections are not allowed?
No. Inventories of critical structures and lifelines and seismic safety inspections are explicitly identified as eligible activities. The restriction is that proposals should not be centered on GIS issues or GIS system development as the funded deliverable.
What is meant by "multi-state groups" in the eligible activities?
This refers to regional partnerships where multiple states collaborate on earthquake risk reduction, including sharing practices, training approaches, and coordinated mitigation strategies.
How involved is FEMA expected to be after an award is made?
Because it is a cooperative agreement, FEMA expects to have an active role through coordination and oversight consistent with the negotiated work plan, with regional offices providing ongoing administrative and technical assistance.
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