Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 USFA 093 2081
Apply for DHS 09 USFA 093 2081
- 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 "Fire Service Hazardous Materials Preparedness and Response Grant" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.093 Fire Service Hazardous Materials Preparedness and Response.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 23, 2009 and posted on Apr 23, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 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 $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fire Service Hazardous Materials Preparedness and Response Grant (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 09 USFA 093 2081) was a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through FEMA, under the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). The purpose of the opportunity was to support efforts that strengthen hazardous materials readiness across the fire and emergency services community by getting practical, actionable information into the hands of responders, emergency managers, and local government officials. The focus is broader than on-scene response alone, covering the full incident lifecycle: planning before an event occurs, mitigation steps that reduce risk and impact, prevention activities intended to stop or deter incidents, and response capabilities when hazardous materials releases do happen. The scope explicitly includes hazardous materials incidents tied to terrorism, meaning projects could address both accidental and intentional chemical, biological, radiological, or similar hazardous releases, so long as the work improves preparedness and operational decision-making for public safety agencies.
This opportunity was structured as a single expected award, with an estimated total funding amount of $50,000 and an award ceiling of $50,000, indicating that one applicant was anticipated to receive up to the full amount. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant. The funding instrument type was a grant, and the activity category was listed as "Other," clarified as a USFA grant program, which typically signals a targeted initiative supporting national-level information dissemination, guidance development, or similar capacity-building work rather than direct purchases of equipment.
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education). In practical terms, that points toward certain nonprofit professional associations, membership organizations, or similar entities that can produce, package, and distribute guidance or training-related materials to the fire service and emergency management community. While the public-facing summary does not enumerate allowable cost categories, the stated objective suggests projects that create or deliver information products and resources that help agencies improve hazardous materials planning and response, especially where multi-agency coordination, local government decision-making, and terrorism-related considerations are involved.
Key dates show the announcement was posted and created on April 23, 2009, with an original and current closing date of June 15, 2009, and an archive date of July 15, 2009. The program is associated with CFDA number 97.093 (Fire Service Hazardous Materials Preparedness and Response), which is the federal catalog identifier used for tracking and compliance purposes. For applicants needing the complete announcement, the listing referenced Grants.gov as the additional information source and provided FEMA Call Center support at (866) 927-5646 and the email ASK-GMD@dhs.gov for assistance accessing the full materials electronically.
Fire Service Hazardous Materials Preparedness and Response Grant (DHS 09 USFA 093 2081) - FAQs
What is the Fire Service Hazardous Materials Preparedness and Response Grant?
It was a discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA, under the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA). The program supported efforts to strengthen hazardous materials readiness across the fire and emergency services community by getting practical, actionable information to responders, emergency managers, and local government officials.
What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose was to improve hazardous materials preparedness and operational decision-making for public safety agencies by developing and distributing practical guidance or resources that can be used by the fire and emergency services community and local officials.
What kinds of activities did the grant emphasize (planning, prevention, response, etc.)?
The focus was broader than on-scene response. It explicitly covered the full incident lifecycle, including planning before an event occurs, mitigation steps to reduce risk and impact, prevention activities to stop or deter incidents, and response capabilities when hazardous materials releases occur.
Did the grant include terrorism-related hazardous materials incidents?
Yes. The scope explicitly included hazardous materials incidents tied to terrorism. Projects could address accidental and intentional releases, including chemical, biological, radiological, or similar hazardous releases, as long as the work improved preparedness and operational decision-making for public safety agencies.
How much funding was available under this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount was $50,000, and the award ceiling was also $50,000.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity was structured as a single expected award, meaning one applicant was anticipated to receive up to the full amount.
Was there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so applicants were not required to contribute non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument type was a grant.
What was the activity category for the program?
The activity category was listed as "Other," clarified as a USFA grant program. This generally signals a targeted initiative focused on national-level information dissemination, guidance development, or similar capacity-building work rather than direct purchases of equipment.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to nonprofits that do not have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (excluding institutions of higher education).
Are colleges or universities eligible?
No. The eligibility statement explicitly excludes institutions of higher education.
What kinds of organizations does the eligibility language appear to target?
Based on the description, it points toward certain nonprofit professional associations, membership organizations, or similar entities that are positioned to produce, package, and distribute guidance or training-related materials to the fire service and emergency management community.
What kinds of projects were implied by the stated objectives?
While the public summary does not list specific allowable cost categories, the stated objective suggests projects that create or deliver information products and resources to help agencies improve hazardous materials planning and response, including multi-agency coordination, local government decision-making, and terrorism-related considerations.
Does the summary list specific allowable or unallowable costs?
No. The public-facing summary does not enumerate allowable cost categories. It provides program intent and scope rather than a detailed budget/allowable-cost breakdown.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 09 USFA 093 2081.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 97.093 (Fire Service Hazardous Materials Preparedness and Response), which is the federal catalog identifier used for tracking and compliance purposes.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing and archive dates?
The announcement was posted/created on April 23, 2009. The original and current closing date was June 15, 2009. The archive date was July 15, 2009.
Where could applicants find the complete announcement materials?
The listing referenced Grants.gov as the additional information source for accessing the full announcement and related materials.
Who could applicants contact for help accessing the full materials electronically?
Support was available through the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 and by email at ASK-GMD@dhs.gov.
Which federal agencies administered the program?
The program was administered by DHS through FEMA, under the USFA.
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