Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 10 DOD 025 000 01
Apply for DHS 10 DOD 025 000 01
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "National Urban Search And Rescue (USR) Response System" 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 Aug 23, 2010 and posted on Feb 25, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $28,920,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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 the 28 State and local Sponsoring Agencies currently designated by FEMA as members of the National USR Response System are eligible for applying for funding for these operations and maintenance project Cooperative Agreements.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System grant opportunity is a FEMA cooperative agreement program under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designed to keep the national USR capability ready to deploy for disasters and emergencies. The funding is aimed at ensuring that USR resources remain mission-capable and that task forces can provide trained, qualified personnel to support Emergency Support Function 9 (ESF 9), which covers urban search and rescue operations under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). In practical terms, the program supports the ongoing readiness of the federally recognized USR system so teams can respond quickly to major incidents involving structural collapse and related rescue needs.
The opportunity functions as continuation funding distributed through cooperative agreements, meaning FEMA provides financial support while maintaining programmatic involvement and expectations around how funds are used to sustain readiness. The program’s central purpose is operational preparedness for the 28 FEMA-designated USR Task Forces nationwide. Those teams are expected to be ready for a range of events, including large-scale natural disasters, other significant emergencies, and complex incidents such as those involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) where a limited hazardous materials capability may be required in support of the core structural collapse mission. The funding also explicitly recognizes special high-profile events, including National Special Security Events (NSSE), where surge-ready USR capability may be needed.
Funding is intended for operations and maintenance style needs that directly support task force preparedness. Sponsoring agencies are directed to apply the funds toward key readiness objectives such as task force administration and management (the staffing, coordination, planning, and oversight required to keep a deployable team functioning), training (maintaining and improving the skills and qualifications needed for USR missions), equipment cache procurement (buying or replacing specialized tools and supplies required for rescue operations), and the maintenance and storage of that equipment (keeping gear inspected, serviceable, and rapidly deployable). The emphasis is on sustaining standardized capabilities across the national system so that teams can integrate smoothly under NRF and NIMS structures when deployed.
Eligibility is narrow and restricted: only the 28 state and local sponsoring agencies that FEMA has already designated as members of the National USR Response System may apply. This is not an open competition for new teams; it is a support mechanism for the existing national network of USR task forces. There is no cost share or matching requirement, which means recipients are not required to contribute non-federal funds to receive the award.
The funding opportunity (DHS 10 DOD 025 000 01) was posted on February 25, 2010, with a current closing date listed as August 30, 2010, and it was later archived on September 29, 2010. FEMA anticipated 28 awards, aligning with the 28 designated task forces, and the estimated total funding amount was $28,920,000. The program is listed under CFDA 97.025, National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System, and falls within the Disaster Prevention and Relief activity category. For access to official materials, applicants were directed to Grants.gov, with the FEMA Call Center listed as the support contact for difficulties accessing the announcement.
National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System Grant (CFDA 97.025) - FAQs
What is the National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System grant?
This is a FEMA cooperative agreement program under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that funds the ongoing readiness of the nationally recognized USR capability so it can deploy quickly for disasters and emergencies.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The central purpose is operational preparedness: keeping the 28 FEMA-designated USR Task Forces mission-capable, standardized, and ready to support urban search and rescue operations when deployed under national response structures.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is distributed through cooperative agreements. FEMA provides financial support while also maintaining programmatic involvement and setting expectations for how the funds are used to sustain readiness.
Who is the administering federal agency?
The program is administered by FEMA under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
What national mission area does the program support?
It supports Emergency Support Function 9 (ESF 9), which covers urban search and rescue operations under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF).
What types of incidents are USR Task Forces expected to be ready for?
The program supports readiness for large-scale natural disasters, other significant emergencies, major incidents involving structural collapse, and complex events such as those involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) where a limited hazardous materials capability may be needed in support of the core structural collapse mission.
Does the funding recognize special events that may require surge USR capability?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly recognizes high-profile events such as National Special Security Events (NSSE) where surge-ready USR capability may be needed.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the 28 state and local sponsoring agencies that FEMA has already designated as members of the National USR Response System.
Is this an open competition for new task forces?
No. It is not open to new teams. It functions as continuation funding for the existing national network of FEMA-designated USR task forces.
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost share or matching requirement, so recipients are not required to contribute non-federal funds to receive the award.
What kinds of costs is the funding intended to support?
The funding is intended for operations and maintenance-style needs that directly support task force preparedness and readiness.
What are examples of supported readiness objectives?
Examples listed include task force administration and management, training to maintain and improve mission skills and qualifications, equipment cache procurement (buying or replacing specialized tools and supplies), and the maintenance and storage of equipment to keep it inspected, serviceable, and rapidly deployable.
What is meant by "equipment cache procurement" in this program?
It refers to purchasing or replacing specialized tools and supplies required for rescue operations so that the task force maintains the standardized capability needed for deployment.
Why does the program emphasize standardization across teams?
The emphasis is on sustaining standardized capabilities across the national system so teams can integrate smoothly under NRF and NIMS structures when deployed.
How many awards were anticipated?
FEMA anticipated 28 awards, aligning with the 28 designated USR Task Forces nationwide.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $28,920,000.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 97.025, National Urban Search and Rescue (USR) Response System.
What activity category does this program fall under?
It falls within the Disaster Prevention and Relief activity category.
What is the opportunity identifier mentioned for this listing?
The opportunity is identified as DHS 10 DOD 025 000 01.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates listed?
The opportunity was posted on February 25, 2010. A closing date was listed as August 30, 2010, and it was later archived on September 29, 2010.
Where were applicants directed to access official materials?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov to access official materials.
Who was listed as the support contact for access issues?
The FEMA Call Center was listed as the support contact for difficulties accessing the announcement.
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