Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 11 MT 082 010 01

  • The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2011 Earthquake Consortia Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.082 Earthquake Consortium.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Aug 30, 2011 and posted on Aug 30, 2011.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 9, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
  • Predetermined Earthquake Consortia
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Opportunity Summary:

The FY 2011 Earthquake Consortia Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 11 MT 082 010 01) was a discretionary funding announcement from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), focused on earthquake mitigation work in the Cascadia region. FEMA’s intent under this notice was to enter into a cooperative agreement with a single, previously determined Earthquake Consortia Workgroup. In practical terms, this was not an open competition for a broad pool of applicants; eligibility was restricted to the predetermined consortium entity identified by FEMA for this workgroup role.

The purpose of the cooperative agreement was to support nonprofit-led efforts that strengthen earthquake preparedness and risk reduction through education, training, and coordinated policy and program development. The work emphasized helping community and state officials improve their understanding of seismic risk and encouraging the development of seismic policies, while also creating pathways for sharing information and promoting mitigation programs. The overall outcome FEMA sought was reduced earthquake-related losses, including fewer deaths and injuries, reduced property damage, and minimized social and economic disruption. Although the announcement is framed around earthquake mitigation, the description also links this work to reducing disruption “from all hazards,” reflecting FEMA’s broader resilience and emergency management mission and the way earthquake planning often overlaps with general preparedness, continuity planning, and community resilience efforts.

This opportunity was categorized under “Other” as the funding activity type, with a category explanation pointing directly to “Earthquake Mitigation.” It was listed under the CFDA number 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium), signaling that the award aligned with FEMA’s earthquake consortium program structure. Because the instrument type was a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, FEMA anticipated a more active federal role in the funded effort, typically meaning closer coordination, substantial involvement in direction or oversight, and ongoing collaboration to ensure the work aligns with federal mitigation priorities.

From a funding standpoint, FEMA anticipated making one award with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. The award ceiling was $100,000 and the award floor was $0, indicating the maximum possible award under the announcement and that there was no minimum award amount specified. The announcement stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient was not required to contribute a defined percentage of non-federal funds as a condition of the award.

Key dates in the posting show the opportunity was published on August 30, 2011, with an original closing date of September 12, 2011, later adjusted to a current closing date of September 9, 2011. The archive date was October 9, 2011, reflecting when the listing was slated to be removed from active display on Grants.gov. For applicants or interested parties needing assistance accessing the full announcement, FEMA provided a contact point through the GMD Systems Branch email (GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov) and referenced Grants.gov as the source for additional details via the included link.

In summary, this was a targeted, single-award FEMA cooperative agreement for a designated Cascadia-region earthquake workgroup under the Earthquake Consortium program. Its focus was on practical risk-reduction outcomes achieved through training and education for officials, policy development support, and structured information sharing to promote mitigation programs that lessen casualties, damage, and disruption from earthquakes and related hazards.

FAQs: FY 2011 Earthquake Consortia - Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup (DHS 11 MT 082 010 01)

What is this grant opportunity?

This is the FY 2011 Earthquake Consortia Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 11 MT 082 010 01). It was a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), focused on earthquake mitigation work in the Cascadia region.

Which federal agency is offering this funding?

The funding was offered by DHS/FEMA.

What type of award is this: grant or cooperative agreement?

The instrument is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.

What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?

Because the award is a cooperative agreement, FEMA anticipated a more active federal role in the funded effort. In practical terms, that typically means closer coordination, substantial involvement in direction or oversight, and ongoing collaboration to keep the work aligned with federal mitigation priorities.

Is this an open competitive opportunity?

No. FEMA stated its intent was to enter into a cooperative agreement with a single, previously determined Earthquake Consortia Workgroup. Eligibility was restricted to the predetermined consortium entity identified by FEMA for this workgroup role.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligibility was restricted to the single, previously determined Earthquake Consortia Workgroup identified by FEMA. It was not open to a broad pool of applicants.

How many awards did FEMA expect to make?

FEMA anticipated making one award.

What is the estimated total funding amount?

The estimated total funding amount was $100,000.

What is the award ceiling for this opportunity?

The award ceiling was $100,000, meaning the maximum possible award under the announcement was $100,000.

What is the award floor, and what does it imply?

The award floor was listed as $0. This indicates no minimum award amount was specified in the announcement.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The announcement stated there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement.

What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?

The purpose was to support nonprofit-led efforts that strengthen earthquake preparedness and risk reduction through education, training, and coordinated policy and program development in the Cascadia region.

What kinds of activities were emphasized?

The work emphasized helping community and state officials improve their understanding of seismic risk, encouraging development of seismic policies, creating pathways for sharing information, and promoting mitigation programs.

What outcomes was FEMA seeking?

FEMA sought reduced earthquake-related losses, including fewer deaths and injuries, reduced property damage, and minimized social and economic disruption.

Is the focus only on earthquakes, or does it relate to other hazards too?

The announcement is framed around earthquake mitigation, but it also links the work to reducing disruption "from all hazards." This reflects FEMA's broader resilience and emergency management mission and the overlap between earthquake planning and general preparedness, continuity planning, and community resilience efforts.

What is the funding activity type and category?

The funding activity type was categorized under "Other," with a category explanation pointing directly to "Earthquake Mitigation."

What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?

The opportunity was listed under CFDA 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium), indicating it aligned with FEMA's earthquake consortium program structure.

When was this opportunity posted?

The opportunity was published on August 30, 2011.

What was the closing date?

The original closing date was September 12, 2011, and it was later adjusted to a current closing date of September 9, 2011.

When was the opportunity archived?

The archive date was October 9, 2011, reflecting when the listing was slated to be removed from active display on Grants.gov.

Where could applicants or interested parties find the full announcement details?

Additional details were referenced as available through Grants.gov via the included link in the listing.

Who can be contacted for help with accessing the announcement?

FEMA provided a contact point through the GMD Systems Branch email: GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.

What region does this workgroup focus on?

This opportunity focused on earthquake mitigation work in the Cascadia region.

How is this opportunity best summarized?

It was a targeted, single-award FEMA cooperative agreement under the Earthquake Consortium program for a designated Cascadia-region earthquake workgroup. The work centered on training and education for officials, policy development support, and structured information sharing to promote mitigation programs that reduce casualties, damage, and disruption from earthquakes and related hazards.

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