Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 20 MT 082 02 01
The Fiscal Year 2020 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Individual State Earthquake Assistance - Region 2 opportunity is a FEMA discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement through the Department of Homeland Security. Its core purpose is to reduce and prevent earthquake-related losses in the United States by supporting practical work tied to earthquake science, engineering, and on-the-ground implementation. The emphasis is not only on generating knowledge, but also on applying it in ways that improve real-world readiness, public understanding, and measurable seismic safety outcomes.
This program sits within several broader national preparedness and resilience priorities. It aligns with the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review focus on strengthening national preparedness and resilience, supports the national preparedness goal of mitigation as described in Presidential Policy Directive PPD-8, and contributes to FEMA's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan. In particular, it advances Strategic Goal 1 (building a culture of preparedness) and Strategic Goal 2 (readying the nation for catastrophic disasters). In practice, that means FEMA is looking for activities that help communities better recognize earthquake risk, reduce vulnerability, and improve their ability to withstand and recover from damaging seismic events.
Eligibility is restricted to state governments, and participation is limited to states and territories that FEMA has identified as having high to very high earthquake risk. In addition, most applicants must be able to meet a statutory 25 percent non-federal cost share requirement, which effectively narrows the pool to jurisdictions that can match federal funds with their own resources or other allowable non-federal contributions. An important exception applies to certain territories classified as "Insular Areas" (Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), which are not subject to the cost share requirement if they are otherwise eligible.
Projects funded under this opportunity must be consistent with the NEHRP vision, mission, goals, and FEMA program responsibilities described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (including the referenced Appendix C). While the summary description does not list specific allowable project types, the stated standard is that funded work should ultimately produce a measurable improvement in national seismic safety and earthquake risk awareness, meaning applicants should be prepared to define clear outcomes, show how progress will be tracked, and explain how the proposed activities translate into practical risk reduction.
For this Region 2 funding notice, the opportunity number is DHS 20 MT 082 02 01 and the CFDA number is 97.082. The notice was created on May 26, 2020, with an original application closing date of June 25, 2020. FEMA expected to make two awards, with an award ceiling of $64,957.Apply for DHS 20 MT 082 02 01
- The Department of Homeland Security, 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 "Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), Individual State Earthquake Assistance - Region 2" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.082.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 26, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 25, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $64,957.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Fiscal Year 2020 NEHRP Individual State Earthquake Assistance - Region 2 opportunity?
It is a FEMA discretionary grant opportunity offered as a cooperative agreement through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The program supports practical work connected to earthquake science, engineering, and real-world implementation, with the overall aim of reducing and preventing earthquake-related losses in the United States.
2) What is the main purpose of this funding?
The core purpose is to reduce and prevent earthquake-related losses by supporting activities that not only generate knowledge, but also apply that knowledge in ways that improve readiness, public understanding, and measurable seismic safety outcomes.
3) Is the program focused on research only, or on implementation too?
The emphasis includes implementation. The opportunity highlights practical, on-the-ground application of earthquake science and engineering, and it expects funded work to translate into measurable improvements in seismic safety and earthquake risk awareness.
4) How does this opportunity fit into broader national preparedness priorities?
The opportunity aligns with several national resilience and preparedness priorities, including: strengthening national preparedness and resilience as described in the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review; the national preparedness goal of mitigation under Presidential Policy Directive PPD-8; and FEMA's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, particularly Strategic Goal 1 (building a culture of preparedness) and Strategic Goal 2 (readying the nation for catastrophic disasters).
5) What kinds of outcomes is FEMA looking for?
FEMA is looking for activities that help communities better recognize earthquake risk, reduce vulnerability, and improve their ability to withstand and recover from damaging seismic events. The standard described is that funded work should result in measurable improvement in national seismic safety and earthquake risk awareness.
6) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to state governments. Participation is also limited to states and territories that FEMA has identified as having high to very high earthquake risk.
7) Are all states eligible, or only certain states and territories?
Only certain states and territories are eligible. The notice states that participation is limited to states and territories identified by FEMA as having high to very high earthquake risk.
8) What is the cost share requirement?
Most applicants must meet a statutory 25 percent non-federal cost share requirement. This means applicants typically need to match federal funds with their own resources or other allowable non-federal contributions.
9) Are any applicants exempt from the 25 percent cost share requirement?
Yes. Certain territories classified as Insular Areas (Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) are not subject to the cost share requirement if they are otherwise eligible.
10) What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement.
11) Which federal agency and department sponsor this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by FEMA and is associated with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
12) What program or framework must proposed projects align with?
Projects funded under this opportunity must be consistent with the NEHRP vision, mission, goals, and FEMA program responsibilities described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity, including the referenced Appendix C.
13) Are specific allowable project types listed in the provided summary?
No. The summary does not list specific allowable project types. Instead, it sets an expectation that funded work should produce measurable improvements in seismic safety and earthquake risk awareness and should be tied to practical application.
14) What does "measurable improvement" mean in the context of this opportunity?
Based on the information provided, applicants should be prepared to define clear outcomes, show how progress will be tracked, and explain how proposed activities translate into practical risk reduction that improves seismic safety and/or earthquake risk awareness.
15) What is the opportunity number for this funding notice?
The opportunity number is DHS 20 MT 082 02 01.
16) What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number is 97.082.
17) When was the notice created?
The notice was created on May 26, 2020.
18) What was the original application closing date?
The original application closing date was June 25, 2020.
19) How many awards did FEMA expect to make?
FEMA expected to make two awards.
20) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $64,957.
21) What is the geographic focus referenced by this notice?
This notice is specifically identified as Region 2.
22) What is the overall NEHRP goal reflected in this opportunity?
The opportunity reflects the NEHRP goal of reducing earthquake-related losses in the United States by supporting efforts linked to earthquake science, engineering, and implementation that lead to real-world improvements in preparedness, understanding, and safety.
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