Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 14 DOD 025 000 01
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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 (FY) 2014 National Urban Search Rescue (USR) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.025 National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 29, 2014 and posted on Jun 26, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 31, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $33,722,168.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 28 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- USR Task Force
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding opportunity designed to keep the National USR Response System ready to deploy at a moment's notice. The program supports 28 nationally recognized USR task forces that are staffed, trained, and equipped to operate around the clock in the aftermath of major disasters and complex incidents. These teams are intended to augment state and local response capabilities by locating and rescuing victims, providing specialized technical operations in dangerous environments, and helping organize and manage elements of the recovery effort when local resources are overwhelmed.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, which typically means FEMA maintains an active partnership role in how funds are used to meet national readiness and performance expectations (as opposed to a more hands-off grant). The funding activity category is described as Disaster Readiness/Response, reflecting that the main purpose is preparedness and operational readiness rather than long-term recovery or infrastructure development. The program specifically targets readiness for high-consequence events such as earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, aircraft accidents, hazardous materials releases, and catastrophic structural collapses, where specialized rescue capabilities, technical expertise, and coordinated incident operations are critical.
The expected number of awards is 28, aligning with the 28 national task forces funded under the USR system. Eligible applicants are limited to USR Task Force entities (listed as "USR Task Force" under eligibility information), meaning this is not a broadly competed opportunity open to general local governments, nonprofits, or universities. The total estimated funding for the program is $33,722,168. The notice lists an award ceiling and award floor of $0, which generally indicates that the public synopsis does not specify per-award minimums or maximums in that summary field and that actual award amounts would be defined in the full announcement materials and related FEMA guidance.
There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, so participating task forces are not required by this notice to provide a non-federal match to receive federal funds. The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 97.025 (National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System), which is the federal assistance listing associated with this program. Administrative timing details show the opportunity was posted June 26, 2014, with an original closing date of July 28, 2014, later extended to a current closing date of July 31, 2014, and archived August 30, 2014. The funding opportunity number is DHS 14 DOD 025 000 01, and the official title is Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement.
For applicants or stakeholders needing the full announcement or having access issues, the listed point of contact is the FEMA GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov. The notice also references an additional information link through Grants.gov, where the full package and related documents would have been available during the open period.
FY 2014 National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement - FAQs
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The official title is the Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
What is the purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to keep the National USR Response System ready to deploy at a moment's notice by supporting readiness for deployment, including staffing, training, and equipping nationally recognized USR task forces to operate around the clock after major disasters and complex incidents.
What type of funding mechanism is this?
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What does "cooperative agreement" imply about FEMA's involvement?
Based on the notice description, a cooperative agreement typically means FEMA maintains an active partnership role in how funds are used to meet national readiness and performance expectations, rather than a more hands-off approach associated with some grant structures.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Disaster Readiness/Response, indicating the focus is on preparedness and operational readiness rather than long-term recovery or infrastructure development.
Who is this program intended to support?
The program supports 28 nationally recognized USR task forces that are staffed, trained, and equipped to operate 24/7 in the aftermath of major disasters and complex incidents.
How many awards were expected under this opportunity?
The expected number of awards is 28, aligning with the 28 national task forces funded under the USR system.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are limited to USR Task Force entities (listed as "USR Task Force" under eligibility information). This is not described as a broadly competed opportunity open to general local governments, nonprofits, or universities.
Is this opportunity open to general local governments, nonprofits, or universities?
No. The eligibility information provided limits applicants to USR Task Force entities, which indicates it is not open to general local governments, nonprofits, or universities.
What types of incidents does the program focus on?
The notice describes readiness for high-consequence events where specialized rescue capabilities and coordinated operations are critical, including earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, aircraft accidents, hazardous materials releases, and catastrophic structural collapses.
What kinds of capabilities do USR task forces provide during deployments?
The teams are intended to augment state and local response by locating and rescuing victims, providing specialized technical operations in dangerous environments, and helping organize and manage elements of the recovery effort when local resources are overwhelmed.
What is the total estimated funding available for this opportunity?
The total estimated funding for the program is $33,722,168.
Is there a minimum or maximum award amount listed?
The public synopsis lists an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0, which generally indicates that per-award minimums or maximums are not specified in that summary field and that actual award amounts would be defined in the full announcement materials and related FEMA guidance.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement for participating task forces.
What is the CFDA number (federal assistance listing) for this program?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA number 97.025, National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DHS 14 DOD 025 000 01.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 26, 2014.
What were the closing dates for applications?
The notice lists an original closing date of July 28, 2014, and a current closing date of July 31, 2014 (an extension).
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on August 30, 2014.
Where could applicants find the full announcement and application package?
The notice references an additional information link through Grants.gov, where the full package and related documents would have been available during the open period.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the announcement or for related questions?
The listed point of contact is the FEMA GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
What is the overall role of these teams relative to state and local responders?
The teams are intended to augment state and local response capabilities when local resources are overwhelmed, especially in complex, dangerous, or large-scale incidents requiring specialized technical rescue and coordinated incident operations.
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