Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 11 GPD 111 001 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 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) Region 1" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.111 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP).
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2011 and posted on May 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 20, 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 $14,101,736.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,281,976.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 11 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
- Eligible applicants under the Fiscal Year 2011 RCPGP include the existing Regional Catastrophic Planning Teams and associated sites. Table 1 in the Fiscal Year 2011 RCPGP Guidance and Application Kit list the allocations available to each RCPGP site through the Fiscal Year 2011 RCPGP. The Governor of each State and territory is required to designate a State Administrative Agency (SAA) to apply for and administer the funds awarded under the RCPGP. The SAA is the only entity eligible to apply to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for RCPGP funds.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2011 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) Region 1 opportunity was a discretionary federal grant from the Department of Homeland Security, administered by FEMA, focused on strengthening preparedness for large-scale, catastrophic incidents in specifically selected RCPGP sites. The core aim of the program was to improve how regions plan for and manage major disasters by supporting coordinated, regional, all-hazards planning efforts. Rather than concentrating on routine emergencies, the program emphasized high-impact events that can overwhelm standard capabilities and require multi-jurisdictional coordination, shared procedures, and clearly defined decision-making structures across a broader metropolitan or regional footprint.
A central feature of the program was its emphasis on building and sustaining integrated regional planning communities. In practical terms, the grant was designed to bring together the relevant stakeholders across a region to develop, refine, and align plans, protocols, and operational procedures that would be needed during a catastrophic event. The funding intent was to address gaps and shortcomings in existing plans, strengthen regional planning processes, and ensure that planning work translated into actionable operational needs. Another key objective was connecting what planners identify as necessary during catastrophic operations to how resources are prioritized and allocated, helping regions move beyond planning documents toward implementation-oriented readiness.
The grant also encouraged innovative approaches to catastrophic preparedness, particularly through planning-related activities and personnel support, and by better aligning existing operational resources already present in the region. This reflects an approach that prioritizes coordination, interoperability, and regional integration, recognizing that during catastrophic incidents, response and recovery often depend on pre-established relationships, standardized procedures, and shared frameworks that allow multiple agencies and jurisdictions to operate as one unified system.
From a funding standpoint, the opportunity was listed under CFDA 97.111 (Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program). FEMA estimated total funding at $14,101,736 across the program, with an award ceiling of $1,281,976 and no required cost share or matching. FEMA anticipated making 11 awards. The posting date was May 19, 2011, with an application closing date of June 20, 2011, and the opportunity was later archived on July 20, 2011. The funding activity category was tied to homeland security and preparedness.
Eligibility was limited and structured. Only state governments could apply, and specifically only the State Administrative Agency (SAA) designated by a Governor was permitted to submit the application to FEMA and administer any award. The eligible applicants under FY 2011 RCPGP were the existing Regional Catastrophic Planning Teams and their associated designated sites; allocations available to each site were identified in the FY 2011 RCPGP Guidance and Application Kit (referenced as Table 1 in that guidance). In other words, this was not an open competition for new regions to join, but a targeted grant meant to continue and enhance catastrophic planning work already underway in established RCPGP sites.
For administrative and technical assistance with accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was FEMA's Systems and Business Support Branch via the email address provided in the notice (GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov).
FY 2011 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) Region 1 - FAQs
What is the FY 2011 RCPGP Region 1 grant opportunity?
The FY 2011 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) Region 1 opportunity was a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), administered by FEMA. It was designed to strengthen regional preparedness for large-scale, catastrophic incidents in specifically selected RCPGP sites.
Who administered this grant program?
The program was administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
What was the main purpose of the RCPGP?
The core aim was to improve how regions plan for and manage major disasters by supporting coordinated, regional, all-hazards planning efforts focused on catastrophic incidents.
What types of incidents did the program focus on?
The program emphasized high-impact, catastrophic events that can overwhelm normal capabilities and require multi-jurisdictional coordination across a broader metropolitan or regional footprint. It was not aimed at routine, day-to-day emergencies.
What does "regional, all-hazards planning" mean in this program context?
In this context, it refers to planning that brings multiple jurisdictions and agencies together across a region to align plans, protocols, and operational procedures for catastrophic operations, regardless of the specific hazard.
What was a central feature of the grant's approach?
A central feature was building and sustaining integrated regional planning communities by bringing together relevant stakeholders to develop, refine, and align plans, protocols, and operational procedures needed during catastrophic events.
How was the program intended to improve existing plans?
Funding was intended to address gaps and shortcomings in existing plans, strengthen regional planning processes, and ensure planning work translated into actionable operational needs.
Did the program emphasize implementation as well as planning?
Yes. A stated objective was to connect what planners identify as necessary for catastrophic operations to how resources are prioritized and allocated, helping regions move beyond planning documents toward implementation-oriented readiness.
What kinds of activities did the grant encourage?
The opportunity encouraged innovative approaches to catastrophic preparedness, particularly through planning-related activities and personnel support, and by better aligning existing operational resources already present in the region.
Why does the program emphasize coordination and interoperability?
Because catastrophic incidents often require multiple agencies and jurisdictions to operate as one unified system, supported by pre-established relationships, standardized procedures, shared frameworks, and clearly defined decision-making structures.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity was listed under CFDA 97.111 (Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program).
How much total funding was estimated for the program?
FEMA estimated total program funding at $14,101,736.
What was the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling was $1,281,976.
Was cost share or matching required?
No. The opportunity stated there was no required cost share or matching.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making?
FEMA anticipated making 11 awards.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was May 19, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date was June 20, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was later archived on July 20, 2011.
What was the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was tied to homeland security and preparedness.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was limited to state governments. Specifically, only the State Administrative Agency (SAA) designated by a Governor was permitted to submit the application to FEMA and administer any award.
Could local governments, nonprofits, or other entities apply directly?
No. Based on the eligibility description provided, only the Governor-designated State Administrative Agency (SAA) could submit the application and administer the award.
Was this an open competition for new regions or sites to join?
No. The eligible applicants were the existing Regional Catastrophic Planning Teams and their associated designated sites. It was a targeted grant intended to continue and enhance planning work already underway in established RCPGP sites.
How were site allocations determined?
Allocations available to each site were identified in the FY 2011 RCPGP Guidance and Application Kit (referenced as Table 1 in that guidance).
Where could applicants find the full guidance referenced in the opportunity?
The opportunity referenced the FY 2011 RCPGP Guidance and Application Kit for details such as site allocations (Table 1 in that guidance).
Who was the listed point of contact for administrative or technical assistance?
The listed point of contact was FEMA's Systems and Business Support Branch.
What email address was provided for support?
The notice listed the email address: GMD Systems Branch@fema.gov.
What was the overall program strategy behind RCPGP?
The strategy emphasized regional integration: creating shared procedures and frameworks across jurisdictions, strengthening coordinated planning processes, and aligning planning outputs with operational needs and resource prioritization for catastrophic events.
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