Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 11 MT 082 009 04
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- The Region 9 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 grant (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 11 MT 082 009 04) was a FEMA discretionary funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to help states and territories with moderate to high seismic risk strengthen their earthquake preparedness and risk-reduction capabilities. The program sits under the disaster prevention and relief education category and is tied to CFDA 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium). In total, FEMA planned to make 33 awards with an estimated combined funding amount of $1,794,865, and applicants were not required to provide cost sharing or matching funds.
The basic purpose of the opportunity was to support the establishment or improvement of state and local earthquake hazards reduction programs and to push practical, on-the-ground actions that improve earthquake safety, mitigation, and overall resilience. FEMA’s focus was not just on planning for earthquakes in the abstract, but on helping jurisdictions build the governance, technical tools, and public-facing programs that lead to safer buildings, better-informed communities, and more coordinated mitigation efforts.
Eligible activities were broad but clearly centered on reducing real earthquake impacts. Funds could be used for seismic mitigation planning, including updating or developing plans that identify risks and outline mitigation priorities. The opportunity also supported preparing property inventories and conducting seismic safety inspections, especially for critical infrastructure and lifelines such as hospitals, emergency facilities, utilities, bridges, and key transportation or communications systems, where failures can cause cascading consequences. Another major area was updating building codes, zoning codes, and other local ordinances to enhance seismic safety, recognizing that stronger, better-enforced standards are one of the most effective long-term ways to reduce earthquake losses. FEMA also encouraged proposals that increase earthquake awareness and education so the public and stakeholders understand risks and know what actions to take before, during, and after shaking. Finally, the program promoted collaboration by encouraging the development of multi-state groups to coordinate planning, share best practices, and address regional seismic issues that cross jurisdictional boundaries.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted on July 27, 2011, with an application deadline of August 15, 2011, and it was archived on September 14, 2011. The listing references FEMA Region 9, and additional details were provided through Grants.gov. For applicants who could not access the announcement electronically, FEMA provided a contact point through the Systems and Business Support Branch (GMD) at SystemsBranch@fema.gov.
FY11 NEHRP Earthquake State Assistance Grant (DHS 11 MT 082 009 04) - FAQs
What is the FY11 NEHRP Earthquake State Assistance grant?
It was a FEMA discretionary funding opportunity offered through a cooperative agreement to help states and territories with moderate to high seismic risk strengthen earthquake preparedness and risk-reduction capabilities.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number was DHS 11 MT 082 009 04.
Which federal program or catalog listing is this tied to?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 97.082, listed as the Earthquake Consortium.
What category does this funding opportunity fall under?
The listing placed it under the disaster prevention and relief education category.
What was the main purpose of the grant?
The purpose was to support the establishment or improvement of state and local earthquake hazards reduction programs, with an emphasis on practical actions that improve earthquake safety, mitigation, and overall resilience.
What kinds of outcomes was FEMA trying to support?
FEMA emphasized building governance, technical tools, and public-facing programs that translate into safer buildings, better-informed communities, and more coordinated mitigation efforts (not just earthquake planning in the abstract).
Who was this grant intended to help?
It was intended to help states and territories that have moderate to high seismic risk.
How many awards did FEMA plan to make?
FEMA planned to make 33 awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated combined funding amount across all awards was $1,794,865.
Was cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. Applicants were not required to provide cost sharing or matching funds.
What types of activities were eligible for funding?
Eligible activities were broadly focused on reducing earthquake impacts, including seismic mitigation planning, property inventories, seismic safety inspections, code and ordinance updates related to seismic safety, public awareness and education efforts, and multi-state collaboration to address regional seismic issues.
Could funds be used for seismic mitigation planning?
Yes. Funds could be used to develop or update plans that identify earthquake risks and outline mitigation priorities.
Could the grant support property inventories and inspections?
Yes. The opportunity supported preparing property inventories and conducting seismic safety inspections, especially for critical infrastructure and lifelines.
What kinds of critical infrastructure were highlighted?
Examples included hospitals, emergency facilities, utilities, bridges, and key transportation or communications systems, where failures can create cascading consequences.
Could funds be used to update building codes, zoning codes, or ordinances?
Yes. Updating building codes, zoning codes, and other local ordinances to enhance seismic safety was specifically supported, reflecting the importance of stronger and better-enforced standards in reducing long-term earthquake losses.
Did the grant support public education and awareness?
Yes. FEMA encouraged proposals that increase earthquake awareness and education so the public and stakeholders understand risks and know what to do before, during, and after an earthquake.
Was multi-state coordination or regional collaboration encouraged?
Yes. The program promoted collaboration by encouraging development of multi-state groups to coordinate planning, share best practices, and address regional seismic issues that cross jurisdictional boundaries.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 27, 2011.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was August 15, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on September 14, 2011.
Where were additional details about the opportunity provided?
Additional details were provided through Grants.gov.
Which FEMA region did the listing reference?
The listing referenced FEMA Region 9.
What if an applicant could not access the announcement electronically?
FEMA provided a contact point through the Systems and Business Support Branch (GMD) for applicants who could not access the announcement electronically.
What contact email was provided for access issues?
The contact email provided was SystemsBranch@fema.gov.
What kind of funding instrument was used?
The funding was offered through a cooperative agreement.
Was this a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. It was described as a FEMA discretionary funding opportunity.
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