Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 16 MT 082 00 01
Apply for DHS 16 MT 082 00 01
- The Department of Homeland Security, 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) 2016 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.082.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 17, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) grant opportunity is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FEMA funding announcement aimed at reducing the human and economic impacts of earthquakes in the United States. The program is built around the idea that earthquake losses can be significantly lowered not only by advancing scientific and engineering knowledge, but also by making sure that research findings are translated into practical actions, policies, building approaches, and community-level preparedness. In other words, NEHRP is not just about generating new studies; it is equally focused on implementation and real-world adoption of what is already known to work.
At a policy level, the opportunity explicitly ties NEHRP to broader national resilience and preparedness priorities. It supports the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review mission area focused on strengthening national preparedness and resilience, and it aligns with the national preparedness goal of mitigation described in Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8). That framing matters because it positions earthquake risk reduction as part of an all-of-nation homeland security and resilience strategy, not as a niche scientific program. The stated overarching priority is straightforward: reduce risks to life and property from future U.S. earthquakes by establishing and maintaining an effective earthquake hazards reduction program.
The opportunity lays out five core objectives that guide the types of activities FEMA is seeking to support. First is promoting the implementation of research results, which points to efforts that bridge the gap between academic or technical findings and applied use by practitioners, officials, and communities. Second is promoting better building practices, a priority that typically includes strengthening codes, standards, design guidance, construction methods, and retrofit approaches that make buildings and infrastructure more resistant to seismic damage. Third is providing assistance that enables resilience at the individual, organizational, and community levels, emphasizing capacity-building, planning, and practical support that helps people and institutions withstand and recover from earthquake events. Fourth is supporting earthquake education and public awareness, recognizing that risk communication, training, and outreach can change behaviors in ways that reduce injuries and speed recovery. Fifth is developing coordinated, multi-hazard approaches, meaning the program encourages methods that align earthquake mitigation with strategies for other natural and technological hazards so communities and designers can avoid one-hazard solutions that create vulnerabilities elsewhere.
Administratively, this announcement is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, which generally indicates FEMA expects substantial involvement or coordination during the period of performance rather than a hands-off grant relationship. The funding activity category is labeled as "Other," with additional clarification referenced in the full notice materials. The program is associated with CFDA number 97.082 and is managed by DHS FEMA. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, specifically excluding institutions of higher education from this eligibility category. The opportunity anticipated making about eight awards. The posting shows an application window beginning with a creation date of August 17, 2016, and an original closing date of August 26, 2016, indicating a short turnaround for submissions. The award ceiling is listed as 0 in the source data, which usually means the ceiling was not specified in that field or was to be defined elsewhere in the detailed announcement.
Finally, the notice points applicants to Appendix C for specific details about eligible activities, consortia, and partner roles connected to NEHRP program objectives. That reference suggests the program may rely on structured partnerships or established networks to carry out work that ranges from applied research translation to outreach and implementation, and that the precise activities FEMA will support are spelled out in the appendices of the full funding package.
FY 2016 NEHRP (DHS FEMA) Grant Opportunity FAQs
What is the FY 2016 NEHRP grant opportunity?
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) opportunity is a DHS FEMA funding announcement intended to reduce the human and economic impacts of earthquakes in the United States by supporting an effective earthquake hazards reduction program.
What is the main purpose or priority of this program?
The overarching priority is to reduce risks to life and property from future U.S. earthquakes by establishing and maintaining an effective earthquake hazards reduction program.
Is NEHRP focused only on new research?
No. The opportunity emphasizes that earthquake losses can be lowered by advancing scientific and engineering knowledge and by ensuring that research findings are translated into practical actions, policies, building approaches, and community-level preparedness. Implementation and real-world adoption are a central focus.
How does this opportunity connect to broader national preparedness and resilience priorities?
The announcement ties NEHRP to national resilience and preparedness priorities by supporting the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review mission area focused on strengthening national preparedness and resilience, and aligning with the national preparedness goal of mitigation described in Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8).
Who is the awarding agency and what department manages the program?
The program is managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 97.082.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the funding instrument used for awards?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that the award is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates FEMA expects substantial involvement or coordination during the period of performance, rather than a fully hands-off grant relationship.
What funding activity category is used for this announcement?
The funding activity category is labeled as "Other," with additional clarification referenced in the full notice materials.
What are the five core objectives FEMA is seeking to support under NEHRP?
The opportunity identifies five core objectives:
- Promote the implementation of research results (bridging research findings into applied use).
- Promote better building practices (codes, standards, design guidance, construction methods, and retrofit approaches).
- Provide assistance that enables resilience at the individual, organizational, and community levels (capacity-building, planning, and practical support).
- Support earthquake education and public awareness (risk communication, training, and outreach).
- Develop coordinated, multi-hazard approaches (align earthquake mitigation with other hazards to avoid creating vulnerabilities elsewhere).
What kinds of activities fit under "implementation of research results"?
Activities under this objective generally point to work that bridges the gap between academic or technical findings and their practical use by practitioners, officials, and communities.
What does "promoting better building practices" generally include?
This priority typically includes strengthening codes and standards, improving design guidance, advancing construction methods, and supporting retrofit approaches that make buildings and infrastructure more resistant to seismic damage.
What does the program mean by resilience assistance at individual, organizational, and community levels?
It emphasizes capacity-building, planning, and practical support that helps people and institutions withstand and recover from earthquake events.
Why does NEHRP emphasize education and public awareness?
The opportunity notes that risk communication, training, and outreach can change behaviors in ways that reduce injuries and speed recovery.
What is meant by a "coordinated, multi-hazard approach"?
It means FEMA encourages methods that align earthquake mitigation with strategies for other natural and technological hazards, so communities and designers avoid one-hazard solutions that may create vulnerabilities elsewhere.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
Are institutions of higher education eligible under this eligibility category?
No. Institutions of higher education are specifically excluded from this eligibility category.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated making about eight awards.
When did the application window open and close (based on the posting)?
The posting shows a creation date of August 17, 2016, and an original closing date of August 26, 2016, indicating a short submission window.
What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?
The award ceiling is listed as 0 in the source data. This typically indicates the ceiling was not specified in that field or was defined elsewhere in the detailed announcement.
Where can applicants find details on eligible activities and partner roles?
The notice points applicants to Appendix C for specific details about eligible activities, consortia, and partner roles connected to NEHRP program objectives.
Does the announcement suggest the use of partnerships or consortia?
Yes. By referencing Appendix C for consortia and partner roles, the notice suggests that structured partnerships or established networks may be part of how program work is carried out.
What is the program trying to reduce, specifically?
The program aims to reduce both human impacts (such as loss of life and injury) and economic impacts (such as damage and disruption) from earthquakes in the United States.
Is this program framed as a national resilience effort rather than a niche technical program?
Yes. The opportunity frames earthquake risk reduction as part of an all-of-nation homeland security and resilience strategy through its connection to the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review mission area and PPD-8 mitigation goals.
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