Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 15 GPD 042 009 01
Apply for DHS 15 GPD 042 009 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 9" 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 7 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 FEMA Region 9 is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), administered by FEMA, aimed at strengthening day-to-day emergency management capacity across all hazards. The program is designed to help governments build and sustain the personnel, planning, training, exercises, and coordination mechanisms that underpin effective preparedness and response. In practical terms, EMPG funding is meant to support the ongoing emergency management functions that allow states and their partners to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies, rather than focusing on a single hazard type.
Legally, the opportunity is grounded in 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.). These authorities establish that emergency preparedness is a shared responsibility between the federal government and the states (and their political subdivisions), and they authorize FEMA to provide grants that help create and maintain a national system of emergency preparedness to protect life and property. Within that framework, FEMA uses EMPG to provide direction, coordination, guidance, and financial assistance so state, local, tribal, and territorial partners can maintain a comprehensive all-hazards preparedness system.
The FY 2015 EMPG specifically emphasizes aligning supported activities with the National Preparedness Goal (NPG), including its mission areas and core capabilities. The intent is to ensure that funded work contributes to nationally recognized preparedness outcomes, such as improved planning, stronger operational coordination, more effective information sharing, and better preparedness programs that can be scaled during real incidents. While the announcement text does not list allowable cost line-items in detail, the stated purpose makes clear that the program is about resourcing emergency management agencies so they can support NPG-related capabilities across the full spectrum of preparedness.
From an administrative standpoint, the funding opportunity number is DHS-15-GPD-042-009-01, and the CFDA number is 97.042 (Emergency Management Performance Grants). The activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief, and the funding instrument is a grant. FEMA anticipated 7 awards under this posting. The estimated total funding amount listed is $350,100,000. The notice lists an award ceiling and award floor as $0, which typically signals that individual award amounts vary by allocation methodology or are otherwise specified in program guidance rather than through a single fixed minimum or maximum in the synopsis.
Eligibility for this specific posting is limited to state governments. Even though EMPG is intended to benefit state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management capabilities, the eligible applicant listed in the opportunity summary is the state level, which commonly functions as the primary recipient that can then support statewide efforts and, where permitted, pass resources through or otherwise support local and other partners consistent with program rules.
A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources toward the overall project or program costs in line with EMPG requirements. The synopsis does not provide the match percentage or the mechanics of documenting it, but it clearly flags that applicants should plan for a required match as part of budgeting and compliance.
Key dates for the opportunity are as follows: it was posted on March 25, 2015, with both the original and current application closing date listed as April 24, 2015. The archive date is May 24, 2015, indicating the announcement was no longer active after that point. For applicants or stakeholders seeking the full announcement details, the Additional Information link points to Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov), which is where the full package, detailed guidance, and official application instructions would be accessed.
For technical issues accessing the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is FEMA's GMD Systems Branch, reachable at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
FY 2015 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program (FEMA Region 9) - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program for FEMA Region 9 is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), administered by FEMA. It is intended to strengthen day-to-day emergency management capacity across all hazards.
What is the main purpose of EMPG funding?
EMPG funding is meant to support ongoing emergency management functions that enable governments and their partners to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from disasters and emergencies. It focuses on sustaining core emergency management capability rather than targeting a single hazard.
What types of capabilities or activities does the program aim to strengthen?
Based on the stated program purpose, EMPG supports the personnel, planning, training, exercises, and coordination mechanisms that underpin effective preparedness and response. The goal is to help maintain a comprehensive, all-hazards emergency management system.
Is EMPG limited to a particular hazard (for example, earthquakes or floods)?
No. The program is described as "all hazards," meaning it is designed to support emergency management capacity applicable across many types of incidents and disasters, not just one threat or hazard category.
Which federal agency is offering and administering this grant?
The grant opportunity is from DHS and is administered by FEMA.
What is the legal authority for this grant program?
The opportunity is grounded in 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.). These authorities establish emergency preparedness as a shared federal-state responsibility and authorize FEMA to provide grants supporting a national system of emergency preparedness.
How does this FY 2015 EMPG opportunity connect to national preparedness priorities?
The FY 2015 EMPG emphasizes aligning supported activities with the National Preparedness Goal (NPG), including its mission areas and core capabilities. The intent is for funded work to contribute to nationally recognized preparedness outcomes such as improved planning, stronger operational coordination, and more effective information sharing.
Does the synopsis list specific allowable cost line-items?
No. The announcement text described here does not list allowable cost line-items in detail. It does state the purpose clearly, indicating the funding is intended to resource emergency management agencies to support NPG-related capabilities across the preparedness spectrum.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this posting?
The funding opportunity number is DHS-15-GPD-042-009-01.
What is the CFDA number for EMPG?
The CFDA number listed is 97.042 (Emergency Management Performance Grants).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief.
How much total funding was estimated under this posting?
The estimated total funding amount listed is $350,100,000.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making under this posting?
FEMA anticipated 7 awards under this posting.
Is there an award ceiling or floor?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0. This typically indicates that individual award amounts vary based on an allocation methodology or other program guidance rather than a single fixed minimum or maximum in the synopsis.
Who is eligible to apply for this specific posting?
Eligibility for this specific posting is limited to state governments.
If eligibility is limited to states, how do local, tribal, or territorial partners fit in?
While EMPG is intended to benefit state, local, tribal, and territorial emergency management capabilities, the eligible applicant identified in the opportunity summary is the state. States commonly function as the primary recipient that can support statewide efforts and, where permitted by program rules, pass resources through or otherwise support local and other partners.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning recipients must contribute non-federal resources toward the overall costs in line with EMPG requirements.
Does the synopsis specify the match percentage or how to document it?
No. The synopsis flags that a match is required but does not provide the match percentage or the mechanics of documenting it. Applicants are expected to plan for the required match as part of budgeting and compliance.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on March 25, 2015.
What was the application deadline?
Both the original and current application closing date are listed as April 24, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is May 24, 2015, indicating the announcement was no longer active after that point.
Where can applicants find the full announcement and application package?
The Additional Information link points to Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov), which is where the full package, detailed guidance, and official application instructions would be accessed.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the announcement electronically?
For technical issues accessing the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact is FEMA's GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
What region is this EMPG posting associated with?
This posting is identified as the FY 2015 EMPG Program for FEMA Region 9.
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