Earthquake Consortium and State Assistance - Region VI

Post Date

April 21st 2010

Application Due Date

June 5th 2010

Work plans will be reviewed within 30 days of the application deadline. Applicants will be allowed the opportunity if required to clarify submissions as required by the approving authority.

Funding Opportunity Number

DHS-10-MT-082-006-04

CFDA Number(s)

97.082

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Other

Earthquake Mitigation

Number of Awards

33

Eligibility Categories

State Governments

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $2300000

• Award Range:

  $None - $None

Grant Description

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) proposes to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for an estimated $2,300,000 with 33 States for the strengthening, enhancement, and maintenance of State earthquake hazard reduction programs. By supporting and improving State earthquake programs, FEMA will reduce the loss of life and property from damaging earthquakes. Under Public Law 95-124, as amended, Congress established the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). Under this reauthorization FEMA is directed to operate a program of assistance to States to accomplish various eligible earthquake mitigation activities. This funding opportunity will support that responsibility by providing assistance to accomplish the following eligible activities: • Develop seismic mitigation plans; • Prepare inventories and conduct seismic safety inspections of critical structures and lifelines; • Update building codes, zoning codes, and ordinances to enhance seismic safety; • Increase earthquake awareness and education; and • Encourage the development of multi-State groups for such purposes. Funded activities shall be determined through individual negotiations between FEMA and the States. Projects or initiatives that are eligible for funding under this announcement may not involve Geospatial (GIS) issues.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Homeland Security

• Office:

  Department of Homeland Security - FEMA

• Agency Contact:

  FEMA Regions will provide fiscal support, including pre- and post-award administration and technical assistance, to the grant programs included in this solicitation. For a list of contacts, please go to http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm.

• Agency Mailing Address:

  FEMA Regions

• Agency Email Address:

  http://www.fema.gov/about/contact/regions.shtm

• Location:

  Region 6

• More Information:

  www.grants.gov