Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 12 MT 082 002 99
Apply for DHS 12 MT 082 002 99
- The Region 2 in the disaster prevention and relief sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "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 Aug 29, 2012 and posted on Aug 24, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,114,533.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This funding opportunity is restricted to the following States and territories only New York, Puerto Rico, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Arkansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NEHRP Earthquake State Assistance grant opportunity is a FEMA National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) cooperative agreement designed to help states strengthen earthquake risk reduction where it matters most: at the local level. Grounded in the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (P.L. 95-124) and reinforced by the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-360), the program reflects FEMA's core NEHRP mission of reducing the risk to life and property from future earthquakes in the United States. Congress directed FEMA to provide direct assistance to states so they can carry out eligible earthquake safety and mitigation activities, which led to the creation of this State Assistance Program as a way to expand and improve on-the-ground implementation of earthquake risk reduction measures.
This opportunity was offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement instrument, which typically means FEMA expects substantial involvement in how the project is carried out, such as collaboration, technical guidance, or coordinated oversight during the period of performance. The funding activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief, and it is associated with CFDA 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium). A cost share or matching requirement applies, so recipients would need to contribute non-federal resources (cash or in-kind, depending on the specific grant terms) alongside FEMA funding to complete the proposed work.
Eligibility is limited to a defined set of states and territories that FEMA identified for this particular competition. The eligible jurisdictions listed are New York, Puerto Rico, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Arkansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon. While the general applicant type field is labeled "Others," the eligibility language clarifies that only those named jurisdictions may apply under this announcement.
Key administrative details show this was a time-bound solicitation posted on August 24, 2012 (created August 29, 2012), with an application deadline of September 7, 2012, and an archive date of October 7, 2012. The estimated total funding available across awards was $1,114,533. The notice lists an award ceiling and floor of $0, which usually indicates that per-award minimums and maximums were not specified in the summary field and would instead be defined in the full announcement or determined through the selection process. The issuing office is FEMA Region 2, and the point of contact provided for applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement was Claudette Fernandez, NEHRP/Earthquake State Assistance Program Manager (Lead) in the Building Science Branch, Risk Reduction Division, FEMA Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration, reachable at Claudette.Fernandez@fema.dhs.gov.
Overall, the grant is intended to help participating states and territories build or enhance practical earthquake mitigation and safety efforts, supporting planning and implementation activities that reduce earthquake impacts and improve resilience in communities, consistent with NEHRP's national mandate and FEMA's risk reduction mission.
NEHRP Earthquake State Assistance (FEMA) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NEHRP Earthquake State Assistance grant opportunity?
This opportunity is a FEMA National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) State Assistance cooperative agreement intended to help states strengthen earthquake risk reduction efforts, especially at the local level. It supports practical mitigation and safety activities that reduce the risk to life and property from future earthquakes in the United States.
Which federal agency runs this program?
The issuing agency is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The issuing office listed for this announcement is FEMA Region 2.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The goal is to help participating states and territories build or improve on-the-ground earthquake mitigation and safety efforts. The emphasis is on planning and implementation activities that reduce earthquake impacts and improve community resilience, consistent with FEMA risk reduction priorities and the national NEHRP mission.
What legal authorities is this program based on?
The program is grounded in the Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977 (P.L. 95-124) and reinforced by the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2004 (P.L. 108-360).
What type of funding instrument is used?
This opportunity was offered as a cooperative agreement. In general, a cooperative agreement indicates that FEMA expects substantial involvement during the project period, such as collaboration, technical guidance, or coordinated oversight as the work is carried out.
Is this a discretionary or formula award?
It was offered as a discretionary award, meaning funding decisions are made through a competitive or selection process rather than being distributed automatically by formula.
What is the funding activity category?
The listed funding activity category is Disaster Prevention and Relief.
What CFDA program number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 97.082 (Earthquake Consortium).
Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost share or matching requirement applies, so recipients would need to contribute non-federal resources alongside FEMA funding to complete the proposed work. The summary indicates that the non-federal contribution may be cash or in-kind, depending on the specific grant terms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to the specific states and territories identified by FEMA for this competition. Only the listed jurisdictions may apply under this announcement.
Which states and territories are listed as eligible jurisdictions?
The eligible jurisdictions listed are New York, Puerto Rico, Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky, South Carolina, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Arkansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Alaska, Washington, and Oregon.
The applicant type says "Others." Does that mean any organization can apply?
No. Even though the general applicant type field is labeled "Others," the eligibility language for this announcement clarifies that only the named jurisdictions are eligible applicants.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available across awards was $1,114,533.
Was there a minimum or maximum award size?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $0 and an award floor of $0. This typically indicates the per-award minimums and maximums were not specified in the summary field and would be defined in the full announcement or determined during the selection process.
When was the opportunity posted and when were applications due?
The solicitation was posted on August 24, 2012 (created August 29, 2012). The application deadline was September 7, 2012.
Is this opportunity still open?
No. The archive date listed is October 7, 2012, and the application deadline was September 7, 2012, so it is a time-bound, historical solicitation.
What is meant by "direct assistance to states" in this program description?
The description explains that Congress directed FEMA to provide direct assistance to states so they can carry out eligible earthquake safety and mitigation activities. This State Assistance Program is presented as a way to expand and improve implementation of earthquake risk reduction measures on the ground.
Who was the point of contact for access issues with the announcement?
The point of contact listed for applicants who had trouble accessing the announcement was Claudette Fernandez, NEHRP/Earthquake State Assistance Program Manager (Lead), Building Science Branch, Risk Reduction Division, FEMA Federal Insurance and Mitigation Administration.
What email address was provided for the point of contact?
Claudette.Fernandez@fema.dhs.gov
What kinds of activities does the program aim to support?
Based on the description, the program is intended to support eligible earthquake safety and mitigation activities, with an emphasis on planning and implementation that reduce earthquake impacts and improve resilience in communities.
Why does FEMA emphasize local-level impact in this opportunity?
The description highlights that the program is designed to strengthen earthquake risk reduction "where it matters most: at the local level," reflecting a focus on practical measures that can be implemented in communities to reduce future earthquake losses.
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