Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 082 006
Apply for DHS 09 FEMA 082 006
- The Region 6 in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Earthquake Hazards Reduction State Assistance Program" 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 25, 2009 and posted on Jun 12, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 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 $110,681.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Region VI AR, NM
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Opportunity Summary:
The Earthquake Hazards Reduction State Assistance Program is a FEMA Region 6 discretionary funding opportunity designed to help states in high-seismic-risk areas carry out practical earthquake risk-reduction work. It is offered as a cooperative agreement, which generally means FEMA expects an active partnership with the recipient during the project period rather than a hands-off pass-through award. The overall intent is to support a comprehensive state earthquake hazards reduction program, with funding aimed at activities that measurably reduce risk to people, buildings, and essential services before an earthquake occurs.
A major emphasis of the program is mitigation, meaning actions that reduce earthquake losses by building seismic safety into everyday public and private decisions. In practice, this includes work tied to safer siting, design, and construction of structures, and especially efforts related to the adoption, enforcement, and updating of building codes and land-use tools such as zoning codes and ordinances. The program also recognizes that earthquake damage is not only structural, so mitigation can also address nonstructural elements like equipment, fixtures, contents, and furnishings that can fail or become hazards during shaking. To support mitigation decisions, eligible activities include developing inventories and conducting seismic safety assessments, evaluations, and inspections of critical structures and lifelines (for example, facilities and systems that must function after a quake). The description also highlights the development or updating of hazard mitigation plans, particularly when those plans identify existing buildings that pose life-safety threats or are likely to suffer major damage, and when they help set priorities for retrofitting.
Another core element is public awareness and earthquake education. These activities are meant to increase understanding of earthquake hazards and the risks they create, and to encourage behavior changes that promote a self-help approach to preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. In other words, the program supports efforts that move communities from general awareness to practical readiness, so individuals, organizations, and local jurisdictions take steps that reduce harm and speed recovery.
The announcement also allows related supporting work that strengthens the mitigation and education goals. Examples specifically mentioned include hazard identification, which defines the potential for earthquakes and related geological hazards in a given area, and vulnerability assessments (also called loss estimation studies), which estimate likely impacts and consequences of earthquakes on an area and help identify opportunities for mitigation. The program further notes support for participation in the nationally held annual State Earthquake Program Managers meeting, reflecting an interest in consistent coordination, shared practices, and program improvement across states.
From the source details, this opportunity was posted June 12, 2009, with a final closing date of July 15, 2009, and it was archived August 14, 2009. The estimated total funding amount was $110,681 with an expected two awards, and the opportunity indicates no cost-share or matching requirement. The funding activity category is listed as Disaster Prevention and Relief, with a category explanation referencing Earthquake Consortia and State Assistance. Eligibility is indicated as “Others” with additional clarification, and the eligibility information field points to FEMA Region VI, specifically Arkansas (AR) and New Mexico (NM). The CFDA number listed is 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium). For access to full details, the listing points to Grants.gov, and FEMA provided support through the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 and email at ASK-GMD@dhs.gov for applicants who have trouble accessing the announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Earthquake Hazards Reduction State Assistance Program?
The Earthquake Hazards Reduction State Assistance Program is a FEMA Region 6 discretionary funding opportunity intended to help states in high-seismic-risk areas carry out practical, measurable earthquake risk-reduction work before an earthquake occurs.
Which FEMA office/region is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with FEMA Region VI (Region 6).
Is this funding a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is offered as a cooperative agreement. That generally means FEMA expects an active partnership with the recipient during the project period rather than a hands-off, pass-through award.
What is the main purpose or intent of the program?
The overall intent is to support a comprehensive state earthquake hazards reduction program, with funding aimed at activities that measurably reduce risk to people, buildings, and essential services before an earthquake occurs.
What types of activities does the program emphasize?
The program places major emphasis on mitigation (actions that reduce earthquake losses), as well as public awareness and earthquake education. It also allows supporting work that strengthens those mitigation and education goals.
What does "mitigation" mean in this program?
Mitigation refers to actions that reduce earthquake losses by building seismic safety into everyday public and private decisions. The description specifically points to safer siting, design, and construction of structures, and to work related to building codes and land-use tools.
Does the program support building code and land-use work?
Yes. The opportunity specifically highlights efforts related to the adoption, enforcement, and updating of building codes, as well as land-use tools such as zoning codes and ordinances.
Can mitigation work address nonstructural earthquake risks?
Yes. The program recognizes that earthquake damage is not only structural, and mitigation can address nonstructural elements such as equipment, fixtures, contents, and furnishings that can fail or become hazards during shaking.
Are inventories, assessments, evaluations, and inspections eligible?
Yes. The opportunity includes developing inventories and conducting seismic safety assessments, evaluations, and inspections of critical structures and lifelines.
What are "critical structures and lifelines" in this context?
The description uses these terms to refer to facilities and systems that must function after a quake (examples are referenced generally as facilities and systems essential to post-earthquake functioning).
Does the program support hazard mitigation planning?
Yes. The description highlights the development or updating of hazard mitigation plans, particularly when those plans identify existing buildings that pose life-safety threats or are likely to suffer major damage, and when they help set priorities for retrofitting.
Is retrofitting work addressed in the opportunity description?
Retrofitting is addressed in the context of hazard mitigation plans that set priorities for retrofitting, especially for existing buildings that pose life-safety threats or are likely to suffer major damage.
What kinds of public awareness and earthquake education activities are supported?
The program supports activities meant to increase understanding of earthquake hazards and the risks they create, and to encourage behavior changes that promote a self-help approach to preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
What is meant by moving from "general awareness" to "practical readiness"?
In the announcement's framing, education and awareness efforts should help individuals, organizations, and local jurisdictions take practical steps that reduce harm and speed recovery, not just learn about the hazard in the abstract.
Are hazard identification activities eligible?
Yes. The opportunity specifically mentions hazard identification as an eligible supporting activity, describing it as work that defines the potential for earthquakes and related geological hazards in a given area.
Are vulnerability assessments or loss estimation studies eligible?
Yes. The program allows vulnerability assessments (also called loss estimation studies), which estimate likely impacts and consequences of earthquakes on an area and help identify opportunities for mitigation.
Does the program support attendance at national meetings?
Yes. The announcement notes support for participation in the nationally held annual State Earthquake Program Managers meeting, reflecting interest in coordination and shared practices across states.
Who is eligible to apply based on the information provided?
Eligibility is listed as "Others" with additional clarification. The eligibility information points to FEMA Region VI, specifically Arkansas (AR) and New Mexico (NM).
Is cost share or matching required?
No. The opportunity indicates there is no cost-share or matching requirement.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $110,681.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity indicates an expected two awards.
What is the funding activity category for this program?
The funding activity category is listed as Disaster Prevention and Relief, with a category explanation referencing Earthquake Consortia and State Assistance.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium).
When was this opportunity posted, and what was the deadline?
It was posted on June 12, 2009, and the final closing date was July 15, 2009.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The listing states it was archived on August 14, 2009, and the final closing date was July 15, 2009.
Where can applicants find the full announcement details?
The listing points to Grants.gov for access to full details.
Who can help if an applicant cannot access the announcement electronically?
FEMA provided support through the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 and by email at ASK-GMD@dhs.gov for applicants who have trouble accessing the announcement electronically.
What does it mean that this is a discretionary funding opportunity?
The announcement describes it as a FEMA Region 6 discretionary funding opportunity, meaning it is offered at the agency's discretion within the region rather than presented as an automatic or formula allocation in the description provided.
What kinds of outcomes is FEMA looking for in supported activities?
Based on the description, supported activities should measurably reduce risk to people, buildings, and essential services before an earthquake occurs, especially through mitigation actions and improved preparedness behaviors driven by education and awareness.
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