Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 21 MT 041 04 01
Apply for DHS 21 MT 041 04 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) 2021 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) - Region 4" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.041.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 17, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 18, 2021. (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 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) - Region 4 is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. It is part of the National Dam Safety Program and is intended to provide State Assistance funding to help states build, operate, and sustain effective dam safety programs. The core idea behind the grant is straightforward: strengthen state capacity to prevent dam failures and reduce the consequences when dam-related risks exist, with the ultimate goal of protecting people, property, and critical infrastructure.
The grant is targeted specifically to state governments (the only eligible applicant type listed) within FEMA Region 4, with an expected total of seven awards. While an award ceiling is shown as 0 in the source data (which typically means the ceiling is not specified in the public synopsis or is set elsewhere in program guidance), the opportunity is clearly framed as a grant mechanism rather than a contract or cooperative agreement, and it falls under CFDA (now generally referred to as Assistance Listing) 97.041.
Programmatically, the NDSP State Assistance grants focus on establishing and maintaining effective state dam safety programs. That includes the ongoing systems, staffing, policies, and technical capabilities states need to oversee dams, identify and prioritize hazards, enforce or administer safety requirements, and coordinate with owners and local partners. The opportunity emphasizes not only day-to-day program strength but also continuous improvement of state dam safety efforts.
The opportunity lists three main objectives. First, it aims to reduce risks to life and property associated with dams, which covers both lowering the likelihood of dam incidents (through inspections, maintenance oversight, and risk-informed decision-making) and reducing potential impacts if an incident occurs (through planning, preparedness, and mitigation). Second, it seeks to increase awareness of the risks associated with dams and the value of state dam safety programs. In practice, this often ties to outreach, communication, training, and stakeholder engagement so that dam owners, downstream communities, and public officials understand hazards and support risk reduction actions. Third, it aims to advance the state of practice of dam safety and dam risk management, highlighting an interest in more modern, systematic approaches to identifying, analyzing, and managing dam-related risk, as well as improving technical methods and professional capability within state programs.
Key administrative details from the posting include the funding opportunity title and number (DHS 21 MT 041 04 01), a creation date of May 17, 2021, and an original application closing date of June 18, 2021. Overall, this opportunity is best understood as FEMA support to help states in Region 4 maintain and enhance their dam safety oversight and risk management programs in ways that measurably reduce public risk and strengthen long-term dam safety practices.
Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) - Region 4 (DHS 21 MT 041 04 01): FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) - Region 4, a discretionary grant administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. It provides State Assistance funding to help states build, operate, and sustain effective dam safety programs.
Who administers the program?
The program is administered by DHS through FEMA, and it is part of the National Dam Safety Program (NDSP).
What is the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose is to strengthen state capacity to prevent dam failures and reduce the consequences of dam-related risks, with the overall goal of protecting people, property, and critical infrastructure.
What type of funding mechanism is this?
It is framed as a grant (State Assistance funding), rather than a contract or cooperative agreement.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number listed is DHS 21 MT 041 04 01.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this program?
The opportunity falls under CFDA (now generally referred to as an Assistance Listing) 97.041.
Who is eligible to apply?
State governments are the only eligible applicant type listed.
Is this opportunity limited to a specific geographic area?
Yes. The opportunity is targeted specifically to state governments within FEMA Region 4.
How many awards are expected?
The posting indicates an expected total of seven awards.
Is there a maximum award amount (ceiling)?
An award ceiling is shown as 0 in the source data, which typically means the ceiling is not specified in the public synopsis or is addressed elsewhere in program guidance.
What kinds of activities does the NDSP State Assistance funding support?
The focus is on establishing and maintaining effective state dam safety programs. This includes the systems, staffing, policies, and technical capabilities states need to oversee dams, identify and prioritize hazards, administer or enforce safety requirements, and coordinate with owners and local partners.
Does the program focus only on day-to-day operations, or also on long-term improvement?
Both. The opportunity emphasizes maintaining day-to-day program strength and supporting continuous improvement of state dam safety efforts.
What are the main objectives of the grant?
The opportunity lists three main objectives: (1) reduce risks to life and property associated with dams, (2) increase awareness of dam-related risks and the value of state dam safety programs, and (3) advance the state of practice of dam safety and dam risk management.
What does it mean to "reduce risks to life and property" in this program context?
It includes both lowering the likelihood of dam incidents (for example, through inspections, maintenance oversight, and risk-informed decision-making) and reducing potential impacts if an incident occurs (for example, through planning, preparedness, and mitigation).
What does the awareness objective cover?
It is aimed at increasing understanding of dam risks and the value of dam safety programs, often tied to outreach, communication, training, and stakeholder engagement so dam owners, downstream communities, and public officials understand hazards and support risk reduction actions.
What does "advance the state of practice" mean here?
It signals an interest in modern, systematic approaches to identifying, analyzing, and managing dam-related risk, as well as improving technical methods and professional capability within state dam safety programs.
What is the creation date shown in the posting?
The creation date listed is May 17, 2021.
What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date listed is June 18, 2021.
What is the intended outcome FEMA is looking for with this funding?
The intended outcome is that states in FEMA Region 4 maintain and enhance their dam safety oversight and risk management programs in ways that measurably reduce public risk and strengthen long-term dam safety practices.
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