Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 15 DOD 025 000 01
Apply for DHS 15 DOD 025 000 01
- 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) 2015 National Urban Search Rescue (USR) Response System Readiness Cooperation 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 Jun 10, 2015 and posted on Jun 10, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 15, 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 $33,872,296.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,312,082.00 in funding.
- 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).
- One of the 28 Sponsoring Agencies of the National USR Response System Task Forces
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement was a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA to maintain and strengthen the operational readiness of the National USR Response System. The program exists to keep 28 nationally recognized USR task forces ready to deploy on short notice and sustain round-the-clock operations during major incidents. These teams are intended to supplement and support state and local emergency response capabilities during high-impact events where specialized rescue expertise, equipment, and coordinated incident operations are required.
At a practical level, the opportunity focused on preparedness and response capacity for complex disasters and emergencies such as earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, aircraft accidents, hazardous materials incidents, and catastrophic structural collapses. When activated and deployed, the task forces help locate and rescue victims, conduct technical search operations, and support incident management and recovery efforts alongside local responders. The funding is tied to the concept of system readiness: keeping personnel trained, equipment serviceable, and task force capabilities aligned with national standards so teams can mobilize quickly and operate safely in challenging conditions.
The award instrument was a cooperative agreement, which typically means FEMA expected ongoing programmatic involvement beyond simply issuing funds, such as providing guidance, monitoring performance, and coordinating requirements associated with maintaining national task force readiness. The funding activity category was described as “Disaster Readiness/Response,†reflecting that the primary aim was operational preparedness rather than research or long-term community development projects.
Eligibility was limited and specific. Applicants had to be one of the 28 Sponsoring Agencies for the National USR Response System task forces. In other words, this was not an open competition for general local governments or nonprofits; it was designed to fund the established task forces already recognized within the national system through their sponsoring organizations.
The opportunity anticipated 28 awards, matching the number of task forces in the system. The estimated total funding available was $33,872,296. Individual awards were expected to fall within a relatively narrow range, with an award floor of $1,154,582 and an award ceiling of $1,312,082. The listing fell under CFDA 97.025 (National Urban Search and Rescue Response System). A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources according to the program rules (the specific match structure would be detailed in the full announcement materials).
Key administrative dates show that the notice was posted and created on June 10, 2015, with an application closing date of July 15, 2015, and an archive date of August 15, 2015. The funding opportunity number was DHS-15-DOD-025-000-01, and additional details were made available through Grants.gov. For technical access issues related to the full announcement, the listed point of contact was FEMA’s GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2015 National Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement?
It was a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. Its purpose was to maintain and strengthen the operational readiness of the National USAR Response System so nationally recognized task forces could deploy quickly and sustain 24/7 operations during major incidents.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The main goal was system readiness. The funding focused on keeping USAR task forces prepared to mobilize on short notice by supporting activities such as maintaining trained personnel, serviceable equipment, and capabilities aligned with national standards for safe, effective operations in challenging environments.
What types of incidents is the National USAR Response System designed to support?
The program was aimed at complex disasters and emergencies where specialized rescue capabilities are needed, including earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, aircraft accidents, hazardous materials incidents, and catastrophic structural collapses.
What do USAR task forces do when deployed?
When activated and deployed, the task forces support local responders by helping locate and rescue victims, conducting technical search operations, and contributing to coordinated incident management and recovery efforts.
Who administered this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was administered by FEMA within DHS.
What kind of award instrument was used?
The award instrument was a cooperative agreement. This typically indicates FEMA expected ongoing program involvement beyond issuing funds, such as providing guidance, monitoring performance, and coordinating requirements tied to maintaining national task force readiness.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was listed as Disaster Readiness/Response, reflecting a focus on operational preparedness rather than research or long-term community development projects.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to the 28 Sponsoring Agencies for the National USAR Response System task forces. This was not an open competition for general local governments or nonprofits; it was intended for established task forces within the national system through their sponsoring organizations.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated 28 awards, matching the number of task forces in the National USAR Response System.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available was $33,872,296.
What was the expected award size for an individual recipient?
Individual awards were expected to fall within a relatively narrow range. The award floor was $1,154,582 and the award ceiling was $1,312,082.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The listing fell under CFDA 97.025 (National Urban Search and Rescue Response System).
Was cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning recipients were expected to contribute non-federal resources according to program rules. The specific match structure would be detailed in the full announcement materials.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted (and created) on June 10, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was July 15, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was August 15, 2015.
What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was DHS-15-DOD-025-000-01.
Where were additional details provided?
Additional details were made available through Grants.gov.
Who should be contacted for technical access issues related to the full announcement?
For technical access issues, the point of contact listed was FEMA's GMD Systems Branch at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
Is this funding meant to replace state and local emergency response capabilities?
No. The task forces are intended to supplement and support state and local emergency response capabilities during high-impact events where specialized rescue expertise, equipment, and coordinated incident operations are required.
Does this opportunity fund new task forces outside the national system?
Based on the eligibility described, no. The opportunity was designed to fund the established 28 nationally recognized task forces through their Sponsoring Agencies, not to create or onboard new task forces from outside the system.
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