Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 15 GPD 042 001 01

  • The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Emergency Management Performance Grant Program Region 1" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Mar 25, 2015 and posted on Mar 25, 2015.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 24, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $350,100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program for Region 1 is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. Its overall purpose is to strengthen all-hazards emergency management by providing funding that helps government emergency management agencies build and sustain the capabilities needed to protect lives and property. The program is grounded in long-standing federal emergency management authorities, specifically Section 662 of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (6 U.S.C. 762) and the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.). Under Title VI of the Stafford Act, FEMA is authorized to issue grants that support a nationwide system of emergency preparedness, reflecting the idea that preparedness is a shared responsibility between the federal government and the states and their political subdivisions.

In practical terms, the FY 2015 EMPG funds are intended to help state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies secure the resources they need to support the National Preparedness Goal (NPG). That means the grant is designed to help recipients develop and maintain the mission areas and core capabilities that underpin national preparedness across a full range of threats and hazards. FEMA also uses EMPG as a way to provide direction, coordination, guidance, and technical assistance so that recipients can support a comprehensive, integrated emergency preparedness system rather than isolated, single-purpose activities.

From the opportunity listing details, this competition was posted on March 25, 2015, with an application deadline of April 24, 2015, and an archive date of May 24, 2015. The funding opportunity number is DHS-15-GPD-042-001-01, and the CFDA number is 97.042 (Emergency Management Performance Grants). The activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief, and FEMA anticipated making six awards under this Region 1 listing. The estimated total funding amount associated with the FY 2015 EMPG program is $350,100,000. The notice lists award ceiling and floor values as $0, which typically indicates that award amounts vary by formula, allocation, or program-specific determinations rather than a single fixed minimum or maximum being stated in the summary fields.

Eligibility for this particular listing is limited to state governments. While the program description references benefits to local, tribal, and territorial partners, the grants.gov eligibility field indicates that states are the direct applicants for this announcement, and they commonly manage the distribution, pass-through, or coordination of preparedness activities with other jurisdictions consistent with program rules. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funds as part of the overall project cost structure.

For applicants or stakeholders needing the full announcement or experiencing access issues, FEMA provided a point of contact through the GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov, and the listing points users to grants.gov for additional information and official application materials.

FY 2015 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program for Region 1 (DHS/FEMA) - FAQs

What is this grant opportunity?

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program for Region 1 is a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. The program provides funding intended to strengthen all-hazards emergency management and help government emergency management agencies build and sustain capabilities that protect lives and property.

Who administers the EMPG program?

The program is administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA.

What is the overall purpose of the EMPG program?

The overall purpose is to strengthen all-hazards emergency management by funding activities that help emergency management agencies build and sustain capabilities needed to protect lives and property.

What does "all-hazards emergency management" mean in the context of this opportunity?

Based on the program description, "all-hazards" refers to preparing for and managing a full range of threats and hazards, rather than focusing on isolated or single-purpose activities. The intent is to support a comprehensive, integrated emergency preparedness system.

What laws or authorities support this grant program?

The opportunity is grounded in federal emergency management authorities, specifically Section 662 of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (6 U.S.C. 762) and the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.). Under Title VI of the Stafford Act, FEMA is authorized to issue grants supporting a nationwide system of emergency preparedness.

How does FEMA describe the preparedness approach behind EMPG?

The notice describes preparedness as a shared responsibility between the federal government and the states and their political subdivisions. EMPG funding is framed as part of a nationwide system of emergency preparedness rather than stand-alone projects.

What kinds of agencies are the funds intended to help?

The funds are intended to help state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management agencies secure resources to support the National Preparedness Goal (NPG). However, for this specific listing, eligibility to apply is limited to state governments.

Who is eligible to apply under this particular Region 1 listing?

Eligibility for this particular listing is limited to state governments, as indicated in the grants.gov eligibility field for the announcement.

If only states can apply, how do local, tribal, and territorial partners fit in?

While the program description references benefits to local, tribal, and territorial partners, the listing indicates states are the direct applicants. States commonly manage the distribution, pass-through, or coordination of preparedness activities with other jurisdictions consistent with program rules.

What is the National Preparedness Goal (NPG) and how does it relate to this grant?

Within this opportunity description, the NPG is referenced as the overarching national framework that EMPG funds are intended to support. The grant is designed to help recipients develop and maintain mission areas and core capabilities that underpin national preparedness across a range of threats and hazards.

What are "mission areas" and "core capabilities" as described here?

The opportunity indicates the grant supports developing and maintaining the mission areas and core capabilities that underpin national preparedness. The notice does not list them individually, but it emphasizes sustaining capabilities across a full range of threats and hazards.

Is this a formula grant or a competitive/discretionary opportunity?

The listing describes it as a discretionary federal grant opportunity. At the same time, the notice shows an award ceiling and floor of $0, which typically indicates award amounts may vary by formula, allocation, or program-specific determinations rather than a single fixed minimum or maximum stated in the summary fields.

What is the funding opportunity number?

The funding opportunity number is DHS-15-GPD-042-001-01.

What is the CFDA number for this program?

The CFDA number is 97.042, titled "Emergency Management Performance Grants."

What is the activity category for this opportunity?

The activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief.

When was this opportunity posted?

The competition was posted on March 25, 2015.

What was the application deadline?

The application deadline listed for this opportunity was April 24, 2015.

When was the listing archived?

The archive date for the listing was May 24, 2015.

How many awards did FEMA anticipate making under this Region 1 listing?

FEMA anticipated making six awards under this Region 1 listing.

What is the estimated total funding amount associated with the FY 2015 EMPG program?

The estimated total funding amount associated with the FY 2015 EMPG program is $350,100,000.

Is there a minimum or maximum award amount stated in the summary?

The notice lists award ceiling and floor values as $0. This typically indicates that award amounts vary by formula, allocation, or other program-specific determinations rather than a fixed minimum or maximum being stated in the summary fields.

Is cost sharing or a match required?

Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning applicants should expect to contribute non-federal resources alongside federal funds as part of the overall project cost structure.

Where should applicants find the official announcement and application materials?

The listing points users to grants.gov for additional information and the official application materials.

Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or for access issues?

FEMA provided a point of contact through the GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.

Does FEMA provide anything besides funding through EMPG?

Yes. The program description states FEMA uses EMPG as a way to provide direction, coordination, guidance, and technical assistance so recipients can support a comprehensive, integrated emergency preparedness system.

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