Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 11 MT 082 002 04

  • The Region 2 in the disaster prevention and relief education sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY11 NEHRP Earthquake State Assistance" 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 Jul 27, 2011 and posted on Jul 27, 2011.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 15, 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 $1,794,865.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 33 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:

The FY11 NEHRP Earthquake State Assistance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 11 MT 082 002 04) was a FEMA discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement mechanism to help states and territories with moderate to high seismic risk strengthen their earthquake hazard reduction capabilities. Administered under CFDA 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium) and categorized under disaster prevention and relief education, the program was designed to support practical, on-the-ground efforts that improve earthquake safety, mitigation, and community resilience. FEMA anticipated making 33 awards nationwide, with an estimated total program funding level of $1,794,865.

At its core, the opportunity focused on building and expanding state and local capacity to reduce earthquake risk by supporting one or more eligible activities aligned with the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) goals. The eligible activities emphasized both planning and implementation-oriented work, including seismic mitigation planning to identify hazards, set priorities, and guide investments; development of property inventories that help jurisdictions understand what assets are exposed to earthquake risk; and seismic safety inspections of critical infrastructure and lifelines, such as essential facilities and systems whose failure could cause major disruption (for example, key public buildings and infrastructure networks). The program also supported efforts to update building codes, zoning codes, and related ordinances to strengthen seismic safety standards in the built environment, recognizing that code modernization and enforcement are among the most effective long-term risk reduction measures.

In addition to technical and regulatory improvements, the announcement highlighted the importance of earthquake awareness and education. Funding could be used to increase public understanding of earthquake hazards, preparedness, and risk reduction actions, which can improve readiness and reduce injuries and losses during future events. FEMA also encouraged the development of multi-state groups or collaborations, reflecting the reality that earthquake hazards, infrastructure systems, and best practices often cross jurisdictional boundaries and can benefit from regional coordination.

Eligibility was limited to state governments (including territories), and the opportunity did not require cost sharing or a matching contribution. The funding opportunity was posted on July 27, 2011, with an application deadline of August 15, 2011, and it was archived on September 14, 2011. The administering agency office listed was FEMA Region 2. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provided a FEMA Systems and Business Support Branch contact email (GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov) and pointed applicants to Grants.gov for additional information and access to the full materials.

FY11 NEHRP Earthquake State Assistance (DHS 11 MT 082 002 04) - FAQs

What is the FY11 NEHRP Earthquake State Assistance opportunity?

This was a FEMA discretionary grant offered through a cooperative agreement mechanism to help states and territories with moderate to high seismic risk strengthen their earthquake hazard reduction capabilities. It was aligned with National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) goals and focused on practical, on-the-ground efforts that improve earthquake safety, mitigation, and community resilience.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this program?

The Funding Opportunity Number listed is DHS 11 MT 082 002 04.

Which federal agency administered this opportunity?

The opportunity was administered by FEMA, with the administering agency office listed as FEMA Region 2.

What CFDA number is associated with this funding?

The program was administered under CFDA 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium).

How was the program categorized?

It was categorized under disaster prevention and relief education.

Who was eligible to apply?

Eligibility was limited to state governments, including U.S. territories.

Was cost sharing or a match required?

No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or a matching contribution.

How many awards did FEMA anticipate making?

FEMA anticipated making 33 awards nationwide.

What was the estimated total program funding level?

The estimated total program funding level was $1,794,865.

What types of activities could the funding support?

The opportunity supported one or more eligible activities aligned with NEHRP goals, including planning and implementation-oriented work to reduce earthquake risk and strengthen state and local capacity.

Did the program support seismic mitigation planning?

Yes. Seismic mitigation planning was an eligible activity, including work to identify hazards, set priorities, and guide investments.

Could funding be used to develop property inventories?

Yes. The program supported development of property inventories to help jurisdictions understand what assets are exposed to earthquake risk.

Were seismic safety inspections an eligible use of funds?

Yes. Seismic safety inspections of critical infrastructure and lifelines were emphasized, including essential facilities and systems whose failure could cause major disruption.

What does "critical infrastructure and lifelines" refer to in this opportunity?

The announcement described these as essential facilities and systems whose failure could cause major disruption, such as key public buildings and infrastructure networks.

Did the opportunity support building code or zoning updates?

Yes. Funding could support efforts to update building codes, zoning codes, and related ordinances to strengthen seismic safety standards in the built environment.

Why were code modernization and enforcement highlighted?

The announcement recognized code modernization and enforcement as among the most effective long-term risk reduction measures.

Could funds be used for earthquake awareness and education?

Yes. The opportunity highlighted the importance of earthquake awareness and education and allowed funding to increase public understanding of earthquake hazards, preparedness, and risk reduction actions.

Did FEMA encourage regional or multi-state collaboration?

Yes. FEMA encouraged the development of multi-state groups or collaborations, noting that earthquake hazards, infrastructure systems, and best practices often cross jurisdictional boundaries and can benefit from regional coordination.

What was the application timeline for this opportunity?

The funding opportunity was posted on July 27, 2011, and the application deadline was August 15, 2011.

When was the opportunity archived?

The opportunity was archived on September 14, 2011.

Where were applicants directed to access the full announcement and materials?

Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for additional information and access to the full materials.

Who could applicants contact if they had trouble accessing the announcement electronically?

The notice provided a FEMA Systems and Business Support Branch contact email: GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.

What was the main purpose of this funding opportunity?

The primary purpose was to build and expand state and local capacity to reduce earthquake risk by supporting practical mitigation, planning, inspections, code/ordinance improvements, education, and collaboration that improve earthquake safety and community resilience.

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