Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 09 GPD 111 1967
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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 "Fiscal Year 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.111 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 14, 2008 and posted on Nov 5, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 20, 2009 Applicants are advised to carefully review the submission requirements contained within the FY 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program Grant Guidance and Application Kit.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $31,002,500.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,617,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- 9 States Eligible applicants under the FY 2009 RCPGP include the pre designated eleven (11) high risk, high consequence urban areas within the ten (10) RCPGP sites that received funding under RCPGP in the FY 2008 grant cycle. The State Administrative Agency (SAA) is the only entity eligible formally to apply for RCPGP funds. Tables 1 and 2 in the FY 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit list the allocations available to each RCPGP site and pre designated high risk, high consequence urban area through the FY 2009 RCPGP.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) was a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA, focused on strengthening the ability of selected high-risk, high-consequence urban areas to prepare for and manage catastrophic incidents. The central aim of the program was not simply to fund isolated planning products, but to build and improve the regional planning ecosystem around catastrophic events. That meant helping jurisdictions in the designated regions work together across boundaries and disciplines to develop shared planning communities, compatible plans, and practical protocols and procedures that could actually be used during an extreme, complex disaster.
RCPGP emphasized all-hazards catastrophic planning, with a strong regional coordination requirement. In practice, the program targeted the kinds of large-scale incidents that overwhelm day-to-day emergency management structures and require synchronized decision-making across multiple governments and response organizations. FEMA described the program as a framework to improve national security and resilience specifically by addressing gaps in existing plans, building stronger and more durable regional planning processes, and linking what planners identify as operational needs to how resources get allocated. In other words, it tried to move regions beyond paper plans by connecting planning outcomes to real operational capability decisions and by aligning existing resources across participating jurisdictions within each site.
A key feature of the FY 2009 RCPGP was its concentration on a limited set of pre-designated locations rather than nationwide competition. Eligibility was restricted to the same set of pre-designated eleven high-risk, high-consequence urban areas within ten RCPGP sites that had received RCPGP funding in the FY 2008 cycle. Although the work was regional and urban-area focused, the only entity permitted to formally apply was the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for the relevant state. The opportunity materials noted that allocation details for each site and urban area were provided in the program guidance (specifically referenced as Tables 1 and 2 in the FY 2009 Grant Guidance and Application Kit). The eligible applicant category listed was state governments, reflecting that the states, through their SAAs, served as the formal applicants and grant administrators for the designated sites.
Funding for the program was substantial but capped at the individual award level. FEMA estimated total FY 2009 funding at $31,002,500, with an award ceiling of $3,617,000 and an award floor of $0. The anticipated number of awards was 11. The listing identified a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules laid out in the guidance. The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number associated with the opportunity was 97.111, which corresponds to the Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program.
The application timeline reflected a typical federal grant cycle for that period. The opportunity was posted on November 5, 2008, with a creation date of November 14, 2008. The application closing date was March 20, 2009 (shown as both the original and current closing date), and the opportunity was archived on April 19, 2009. Applicants were repeatedly directed to carefully follow the detailed submission requirements in the FY 2009 RCPGP Grant Guidance and Application Kit, which governed how projects should be structured, what attachments were required, and how to present budgets and justifications.
The required application components made clear that FEMA expected structured project thinking and formal regional governance documentation, not just narrative descriptions. Applicants had to submit an Investment Justification using the provided template, along with a Detailed Project Plan for each proposed project. They also had to include a Regional Catastrophic Planning Team (RCPT) Charter and an RCPT Membership List, reinforcing the program’s emphasis on a standing, multi-jurisdiction planning body and a defined planning community. Standard federal assistance forms were also mandatory: SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF-424A (Budget Information), SF-424B (Assurances), and SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities). The announcement warned that these forms might appear under different headings (mandatory or optional) in the application package interface, so applicants needed to rely on the grant guidance to ensure nothing was missed.
For applicants needing help obtaining the full announcement or dealing with access issues, FEMA pointed them to the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 and the email address askcsid@dhs.gov. Additional program information was referenced through FEMA’s grants web portal at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm. Overall, the FY 2009 RCPGP was designed to push selected regions toward mature, integrated catastrophic preparedness by investing in regional planning capacity, formal coordination structures, and actionable plans tied to operational needs and resource alignment.
Fiscal Year 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) FAQs
What is the FY 2009 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP)?
The Fiscal Year 2009 RCPGP was a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. It focused on strengthening the ability of selected high-risk, high-consequence urban areas to prepare for and manage catastrophic incidents by improving regional catastrophic planning and coordination.
What was the central goal of the program?
The central goal was to build and improve the regional planning ecosystem for catastrophic events, not just to produce isolated planning documents. The program emphasized creating stronger regional planning processes, shared planning communities, compatible plans, and practical protocols and procedures that could be used during complex, extreme disasters.
What types of incidents did RCPGP focus on?
RCPGP emphasized all-hazards catastrophic planning. In practice, it targeted large-scale incidents that can overwhelm normal day-to-day emergency management structures and require coordinated decision-making across multiple governments and response organizations.
How did FEMA describe the purpose of RCPGP in terms of outcomes?
FEMA described RCPGP as a framework to improve national security and resilience by addressing gaps in existing plans, building stronger and more durable regional planning processes, and linking identified operational needs to how resources are allocated across participating jurisdictions within each site.
Was this a nationwide competitive grant opportunity?
No. Eligibility was restricted to a limited set of pre-designated locations rather than being open to nationwide competition.
Which locations were eligible in FY 2009?
Eligibility was restricted to the same set of pre-designated eleven high-risk, high-consequence urban areas within ten RCPGP sites that received RCPGP funding in the FY 2008 cycle.
Who was allowed to apply for the FY 2009 RCPGP?
The only entity permitted to formally apply was the State Administrative Agency (SAA) for the relevant state. The eligible applicant category was listed as state governments, reflecting that states, through their SAAs, served as the formal applicants and grant administrators for the designated sites.
How many awards were anticipated under FY 2009 RCPGP?
The anticipated number of awards was 11.
What was the estimated total funding available for FY 2009?
FEMA estimated total FY 2009 funding at $31,002,500.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $3,617,000.
What was the minimum award amount (award floor)?
The award floor was listed as $0.
Was there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity listing identified a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources consistent with the program rules described in the guidance.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number associated with the opportunity was 97.111 (Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on November 5, 2008. The application closing date was March 20, 2009 (shown as both the original and current closing date).
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on April 19, 2009.
What key guidance document governed the application requirements?
Applicants were directed to follow the detailed submission requirements in the FY 2009 RCPGP Grant Guidance and Application Kit, which governed project structure, required attachments, and how to present budgets and justifications.
Where were the allocation details for each site and urban area provided?
Allocation details were referenced as being provided in the program guidance, specifically in Tables 1 and 2 of the FY 2009 Grant Guidance and Application Kit.
What program emphasis did FEMA place on regional coordination?
RCPGP strongly emphasized regional coordination. It aimed to help jurisdictions in designated regions work together across boundaries and disciplines, develop a shared planning community, and produce compatible plans and practical procedures that could support synchronized operations during catastrophic incidents.
What application components were required beyond standard forms?
FEMA required structured project materials, including an Investment Justification using the provided template and a Detailed Project Plan for each proposed project. Applicants also had to submit a Regional Catastrophic Planning Team (RCPT) Charter and an RCPT Membership List.
Why were the RCPT Charter and Membership List required?
These documents reinforced the program emphasis on a standing, multi-jurisdiction planning body and a defined regional planning community responsible for catastrophic planning activities.
Which standard federal assistance forms were required?
The required forms were SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance), SF-424A (Budget Information), SF-424B (Assurances), and SF-LLL (Disclosure of Lobbying Activities).
Did FEMA provide any special warning about how required forms might appear in the application package?
Yes. The announcement warned that the required forms might appear under different headings (such as mandatory or optional) in the application package interface, so applicants were instructed to rely on the grant guidance to ensure all required components were submitted.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement or resolving access issues?
FEMA directed applicants to the Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID) Help Line at (800) 368-6498 or by email at askcsid@dhs.gov.
Where was additional FEMA grants information referenced?
Additional program information was referenced through FEMA's grants web portal at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/index.shtm.
What made this program different from funding "paper plans"?
The program explicitly aimed to move regions beyond paper plans by strengthening planning processes and governance, improving coordination, and linking planning outcomes to operational needs and resource alignment across participating jurisdictions.
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