Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 15 GPD 042 003 01
Apply for DHS 15 GPD 042 003 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 3" 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 3 is a discretionary FEMA grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designed to strengthen day-to-day emergency management capabilities across all hazards. The program is grounded in federal law, primarily Section 662 of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (6 U.S.C. 762) and Title VI of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.). In practical terms, EMPG exists to help build and sustain a nationwide system of emergency preparedness that protects life and property, while reinforcing the shared responsibility for preparedness between the federal government and states and their political subdivisions.
The core purpose of the FY 2015 EMPG funding is to provide financial support to emergency management agencies so they can develop and maintain the resources needed to advance the National Preparedness Goal, including its mission areas and core capabilities. While FEMA provides overall direction, coordination, and guidance through the program, the funding is aimed at enabling state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management organizations to run a comprehensive, all-hazards preparedness program. This typically covers the foundational work that makes emergency management function effectively, such as planning, coordination, training, exercises, and other activities that strengthen preparedness and readiness across prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities (as aligned to the National Preparedness Goal framework).
This opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number DHS-15-GPD-042-003-01 and is listed under CFDA 97.042 (Emergency Management Performance Grants). The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief. FEMA anticipated making 6 awards under this Region 3 posting. The total estimated funding for the overall FY 2015 EMPG program is listed as $350,100,000, though the announcement does not specify an award floor or ceiling (both are shown as 0), which generally indicates that award amounts are determined by program formulas, allocations, or other FEMA distribution methods rather than a simple minimum/maximum range.
Eligibility for this particular posting is limited to state governments, reflecting the common structure of EMPG where states serve as the primary recipients and may then manage funds consistent with program rules and any applicable pass-through arrangements. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources to meet the match requirement under the program, consistent with EMPG statutory and policy requirements.
Key dates for the announcement include a posted and creation date of March 25, 2015, with an original and current application closing date of April 24, 2015. The opportunity was archived on May 24, 2015. The official listing and full announcement materials were made available through Grants.gov, with an additional information link directing applicants to http://www.grants.gov. For technical difficulties accessing the announcement electronically, FEMA provided a point of contact through the GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
FY 2015 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program for Region 3 - FAQs
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program for Region 3, a discretionary FEMA grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It is designed to strengthen day-to-day emergency management capabilities across all hazards.
2) Who is the awarding agency for this opportunity?
The awarding agency is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
3) What is the main purpose of EMPG funding?
The core purpose is to provide financial support to emergency management agencies so they can develop and maintain resources needed to advance the National Preparedness Goal, including its mission areas and core capabilities. The funding supports comprehensive, all-hazards preparedness programs.
4) What types of activities does EMPG typically support?
Based on the program description, EMPG typically supports foundational emergency management work such as planning, coordination, training, exercises, and other activities that strengthen preparedness and readiness across prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities, aligned to the National Preparedness Goal framework.
5) What does "all-hazards" mean in the context of this grant?
"All-hazards" means strengthening emergency management capabilities broadly, rather than focusing on a single threat or hazard. The grant is described as supporting preparedness and readiness across multiple mission areas and core capabilities under the National Preparedness Goal.
6) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS-15-GPD-042-003-01.
7) What is the CFDA number for EMPG?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 97.042 (Emergency Management Performance Grants).
8) What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
9) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief.
10) How many awards did FEMA anticipate making under this Region 3 posting?
FEMA anticipated making 6 awards under this Region 3 posting.
11) What is the total estimated funding amount listed for the overall FY 2015 EMPG program?
The total estimated funding for the overall FY 2015 EMPG program is listed as $350,100,000.
12) Is there a minimum or maximum award amount (award floor/ceiling) listed?
No. The announcement does not specify an award floor or ceiling; both are shown as 0. This generally indicates award amounts are determined by program formulas, allocations, or other FEMA distribution methods rather than a stated minimum/maximum range.
13) Who is eligible to apply for this particular posting?
Eligibility for this posting is limited to state governments.
14) Can local, tribal, or territorial entities apply directly under this posting?
Not under this specific posting as described. The eligibility listed is limited to state governments, which reflects the common structure of EMPG where states serve as the primary recipients and may manage funds consistent with program rules and any applicable pass-through arrangements.
15) Does EMPG require cost sharing or matching funds?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Recipients must contribute non-federal resources to meet the match requirement under the program, consistent with EMPG statutory and policy requirements.
16) What is the statutory basis for the EMPG program?
The program is grounded in federal law, primarily Section 662 of the Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act (6 U.S.C. 762) and Title VI of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.).
17) How does FEMA describe the overall goal of EMPG?
In practical terms, EMPG exists to help build and sustain a nationwide system of emergency preparedness that protects life and property, while reinforcing the shared responsibility for preparedness between the federal government and states and their political subdivisions.
18) When was this funding opportunity posted?
The posted date (and creation date) is March 25, 2015.
19) What was the application closing date?
The original and current application closing date was April 24, 2015.
20) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on May 24, 2015.
21) Where could applicants find the official listing and full announcement materials?
The official listing and full announcement materials were made available through Grants.gov. The additional information link also directed applicants to http://www.grants.gov.
22) Who should applicants contact for technical difficulties accessing the announcement electronically?
For technical difficulties accessing the announcement electronically, FEMA provided a point of contact through the GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
23) Does FEMA provide direction and guidance for the program?
Yes. FEMA provides overall direction, coordination, and guidance through the program, while the funding is aimed at enabling state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management organizations to run comprehensive preparedness programs.
24) What capabilities or mission areas are referenced in the program description?
The opportunity references the National Preparedness Goal, including its mission areas and core capabilities, and notes that EMPG supports work across prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities.
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