Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 11 DOD 025 000 01
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- 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 "FY 2011 National Urban Search Rescue (USR) Response System Readiness Cooperative 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 Jul 27, 2011 and posted on Jul 26, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 25, 2011 Due to Sponsoring Agency transition, PA TF1 (currently the City of Harrisburg) will be submitting package later than the establish deadline). Request contingency plan for PA TF1 and others who may have difficulty submitting within the prescribed time frame. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $31,080,684.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $31,080,684.00 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).
- Only 28 State and local Sponsoring Agencies currently designated by FEMA as the members of the National USR Response System are eligible to apply for this cooperative agreement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2011 National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement is a FEMA (Department of Homeland Security) funding opportunity designed to keep the National USR Response System in a state of operational readiness for disasters and major incidents. The core purpose is to ensure the system's 28 federally designated USR Task Forces are prepared to deploy quickly, operate safely, and provide qualified personnel and capabilities in support of Emergency Support Function 9 (ESF-9), which covers search and rescue under the National Response Framework (NRF). The program is explicitly tied to national incident management doctrine, emphasizing alignment with the National Incident Management System (NIMS) so that task force operations integrate smoothly into multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional response structures.
This opportunity uses a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, which generally indicates a closer working relationship between the federal agency and recipients during the period of performance, often including more coordination, technical guidance, or shared oversight to ensure readiness objectives are met. The funding activity is categorized under disaster response, and the practical effect of the program is to provide a consistent mechanism for distributing federal readiness funds across all 28 task forces so each can maintain personnel, training, equipment readiness, and overall deployment capability to meet national response needs.
Eligibility is tightly restricted: only the 28 state and local sponsoring agencies currently designated by FEMA as members of the National USR Response System may apply. In other words, the opportunity is not open competition for new organizations; it is intended strictly to support the established national network of USR task forces and their sponsoring jurisdictions. The listing is associated with CFDA 97.025, which corresponds to the National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are not required to contribute a specific non-federal share to receive funds.
From a funding and awards standpoint, FEMA anticipated making 28 awards, matching the number of eligible task forces. The estimated total funding amount was $31,080,684, and the award ceiling is listed as $31,080,684, reflecting the total program allocation available for distribution across the cooperative agreements. The opportunity was posted on July 26, 2011 (with a creation date of July 27, 2011), and the closing date was August 25, 2011, with an archive date of September 24, 2011. The notice also includes an administrative note about timing and submission challenges due to a sponsoring agency transition for Pennsylvania Task Force 1 (PA TF1, at the time associated with the City of Harrisburg). FEMA referenced the need for a contingency plan for PA TF1 and potentially other applicants who might have difficulty meeting the standard deadline, signaling some awareness of real-world administrative constraints affecting eligible sponsors.
Applicants and interested parties were directed to Grants.gov for additional information, and FEMA provided a point of contact for technical access issues: the Systems and Business Support Branch via the email address listed (GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov). Overall, the opportunity is best understood as annual or periodic sustainment funding aimed at ensuring the national USR task force system remains trained, equipped, staffed, and ready to respond under ESF-9 within the NRF and consistent with NIMS.
FAQs: FY 2011 National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement
What is the FY 2011 National USR Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement?
It is a FEMA (Department of Homeland Security) funding opportunity intended to keep the National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System in a state of operational readiness for disasters and major incidents. The funding supports readiness so task forces can deploy quickly, operate safely, and provide qualified personnel and capabilities when needed.
Who is the funding agency for this opportunity?
The funding agency is FEMA, within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to ensure the National USR Response System and its 28 federally designated USR Task Forces remain prepared to support national disaster response needs, including rapid deployment, safe operations, and maintaining qualified personnel and capabilities.
How does this program relate to ESF-9 and the National Response Framework (NRF)?
The opportunity is designed to support Emergency Support Function 9 (ESF-9), which covers search and rescue under the National Response Framework (NRF). The intent is to ensure USR task forces can provide search and rescue capabilities as part of the national response structure.
How does the program align with the National Incident Management System (NIMS)?
The program emphasizes alignment with national incident management doctrine and specifically highlights consistency with NIMS so USR task force operations integrate smoothly into multi-agency, multi-jurisdictional response structures.
Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant. This generally indicates a closer working relationship between FEMA and recipients during the period of performance, often involving more coordination, technical guidance, or shared oversight to ensure readiness objectives are met.
What kind of activities does the funding support?
Based on the description provided, the practical intent is to sustain readiness across all 28 task forces, including maintaining personnel, training, equipment readiness, and overall deployment capability to meet national response needs.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making?
FEMA anticipated making 28 awards, corresponding to the 28 federally designated USR Task Forces in the National USR Response System.
What is the estimated total funding amount for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $31,080,684.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is listed as $31,080,684, reflecting the total program allocation available for distribution across the cooperative agreements.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning recipients are not required to contribute a specific non-federal share to receive funds.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is tightly restricted. Only the 28 state and local sponsoring agencies currently designated by FEMA as members of the National USR Response System may apply.
Can new organizations apply to become part of the system through this opportunity?
No. The opportunity is not an open competition for new organizations. It is intended strictly to support the established national network of USR task forces and their sponsoring jurisdictions.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The listing is associated with CFDA 97.025, which corresponds to the National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on July 26, 2011 (with a creation date of July 27, 2011). The closing date was August 25, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 24, 2011.
Where were applicants directed to find additional information or submit?
Applicants and interested parties were directed to Grants.gov for additional information.
Who can be contacted for technical access issues related to the application process?
For technical access issues, FEMA listed the Systems and Business Support Branch as a point of contact via email at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
Was there any special note about submission timing or administrative challenges?
Yes. The notice included an administrative note about timing and submission challenges due to a sponsoring agency transition for Pennsylvania Task Force 1 (PA TF1, at the time associated with the City of Harrisburg). FEMA referenced the need for a contingency plan for PA TF1 and potentially other applicants who might have difficulty meeting the standard deadline.
What general category does this funding activity fall under?
The funding activity is categorized under disaster response.
Is this funding best understood as one-time project funding or readiness sustainment funding?
Based on the description, it is best understood as annual or periodic sustainment funding aimed at ensuring the national USR task force system remains trained, equipped, staffed, and ready to respond under ESF-9 within the NRF and consistent with NIMS.
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