Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 10 MT 082 010 04
Apply for DHS 10 MT 082 010 04
- The Region 10 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 X" 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 X opportunity is a FEMA-funded cooperative agreement program designed to strengthen and sustain state-level earthquake hazard reduction efforts under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), which was established by Congress through Public Law 95-124 (as amended). The core purpose is practical risk reduction: helping states improve their preparedness and mitigation capabilities so that future earthquakes result in fewer deaths, fewer injuries, and less damage to homes, public buildings, and critical infrastructure.
FEMA anticipated distributing an estimated total of $2,300,000 through cooperative agreements to 33 states. The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement (rather than a standard grant), which generally signals an ongoing partnership where FEMA may remain more involved in shaping, negotiating, and monitoring the work than it would under a typical discretionary grant. The opportunity is categorized as a continuation funding opportunity and is tied to CFDA 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium), with the activity focus described as earthquake mitigation. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed, meaning states were not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the award.
Only state governments were eligible to apply. The solicitation was posted on April 21, 2010, with an application deadline of June 5, 2010, and it was archived on July 5, 2010. FEMA indicated that work plans would be reviewed within 30 days after the application deadline, and that applicants might be contacted and allowed to clarify their submissions if the approving authority required additional detail or corrections. This highlights that the work plan quality and completeness mattered, and that FEMA expected a review-and-refinement process rather than a purely pass/fail submission.
The program’s eligible activities revolve around concrete earthquake mitigation actions that states can implement or advance through their hazard reduction programs. FEMA identified five broad areas that could be supported: developing or improving seismic mitigation plans; preparing inventories and conducting seismic safety inspections of critical structures and lifelines (such as key public buildings, bridges, utilities, and other systems whose failure would have outsized consequences); updating building codes, zoning codes, and related ordinances to improve seismic safety; expanding earthquake awareness and public education; and encouraging or supporting multi-state groups that collaborate on shared earthquake risk problems or regional initiatives. Importantly, the notice states that funded activities would be determined through individual negotiations between FEMA and each participating state, suggesting that FEMA expected tailored scopes of work that align with each state’s risk profile, existing program maturity, and priority gaps.
A notable restriction is that projects or initiatives funded under this announcement may not involve geospatial (GIS) issues. In other words, states needed to propose work that stays away from GIS-focused deliverables such as mapping initiatives or geospatial data system development, even if those might otherwise be useful for hazard planning. Applicants would have needed to shape proposals around planning, inspections, code and policy improvements, education, and multi-state coordination rather than GIS-based analysis or tooling.
Administration and support for this solicitation were to be provided through FEMA regional offices, which would handle fiscal support and both pre-award and post-award administration along with technical assistance. The listing points applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement and to FEMA’s regional contact page for help, especially for applicants who could not access the full materials electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Earthquake Consortium and State Assistance Region X opportunity?
It is a FEMA-funded cooperative agreement program intended to strengthen and sustain state-level earthquake hazard reduction efforts under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). The emphasis is on practical risk reduction so that future earthquakes lead to fewer deaths and injuries, and less damage to homes, public buildings, and critical infrastructure.
Which federal program is this tied to?
The opportunity is tied to NEHRP, which was established by Congress through Public Law 95-124 (as amended).
What is the CFDA number and activity focus listed for this opportunity?
The notice identifies CFDA 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium), with the activity focus described as earthquake mitigation.
What type of funding instrument is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The funding instrument is a Cooperative Agreement. This generally indicates an ongoing partnership where FEMA may be more involved in shaping, negotiating, and monitoring the work than under a standard discretionary grant.
How much funding was FEMA expecting to distribute, and to how many states?
FEMA anticipated distributing an estimated total of $2,300,000 through cooperative agreements to 33 states.
Is this a new opportunity or continuation funding?
The opportunity is categorized as a continuation funding opportunity.
Who was eligible to apply?
Only state governments were eligible to apply.
Was cost sharing or a match required?
No. The listing indicates there was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning states were not required to contribute non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving an award.
When was the solicitation posted and when were applications due?
The solicitation was posted on April 21, 2010, and the application deadline was June 5, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 5, 2010.
How long did FEMA expect the work plan review to take?
FEMA indicated that work plans would be reviewed within 30 days after the application deadline.
Could applicants be contacted to clarify or correct their submissions?
Yes. FEMA noted that applicants might be contacted and allowed to clarify their submissions if the approving authority required additional detail or corrections. This suggests the review process could include a refinement step, not just a pass/fail check.
What kinds of activities were considered eligible for support?
Eligible activities were described in broad, practical earthquake mitigation categories that states could implement or advance through their hazard reduction programs, including:
- Developing or improving seismic mitigation plans
- Preparing inventories and conducting seismic safety inspections of critical structures and lifelines (such as key public buildings, bridges, utilities, and other systems where failure would have outsized consequences)
- Updating building codes, zoning codes, and related ordinances to improve seismic safety
- Expanding earthquake awareness and public education
- Encouraging or supporting multi-state groups that collaborate on shared earthquake risk problems or regional initiatives
Are project scopes standardized, or tailored by state?
They are intended to be tailored. The notice states that funded activities would be determined through individual negotiations between FEMA and each participating state, implying that scopes of work would be shaped to match each state’s risk profile, program maturity, and priority gaps.
Are GIS or geospatial mapping projects allowed under this announcement?
No. A specific restriction in the notice states that projects or initiatives funded under this announcement may not involve geospatial (GIS) issues. Proposals needed to avoid GIS-focused deliverables such as mapping initiatives or geospatial data system development.
If GIS is not allowed, what general kinds of deliverables are implied as a better fit?
Based on the stated eligible areas, the best fit would be deliverables centered on planning, inventories and inspections of critical structures and lifelines, building and zoning code or ordinance updates, public education and awareness efforts, and multi-state coordination on shared earthquake risk problems (so long as the work does not involve GIS issues).
Who administered the program and provided applicant support?
FEMA regional offices were to provide fiscal support as well as pre-award and post-award administration, along with technical assistance.
Where were applicants directed to find the full announcement?
The listing points applicants to Grants.gov for the full announcement.
Where could applicants get help or contact information, especially if they could not access materials electronically?
Applicants were directed to FEMA’s regional contact page for help, particularly for those who could not access the full materials electronically.
What is the main goal FEMA highlighted for this funding?
The core purpose is practical earthquake risk reduction: helping states improve preparedness and mitigation so that future earthquakes result in fewer deaths, fewer injuries, and less damage to homes, public buildings, and critical infrastructure.
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