Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 17 MT 082 10 01
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Direct State Assistance - Region 10 grant opportunity is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding announcement designed to help states reduce earthquake-related losses by strengthening earthquake preparedness, mitigation, and resilience efforts. NEHRP is a long-standing national program focused on lessening the impacts of earthquakes in the United States by supporting both research-driven solutions and practical implementation activities in earthquake science and engineering. In this funding opportunity, the emphasis is on translating proven knowledge into actions that reduce harm to people, damage to buildings and infrastructure, and broader community disruption following a seismic event.
This opportunity aligns with broader national preparedness and resilience priorities, specifically supporting the mitigation goal described in Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8) and contributing to the "Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience" mission area highlighted in the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review. In practical terms, it is meant to help states sustain an effective earthquake hazards reduction program and apply earthquake risk reduction measures in ways that improve readiness before an event occurs, rather than focusing only on response and recovery afterward.
The stated priority of the program is to reduce risks to life and property from future earthquakes through establishing and maintaining a capable earthquake hazards reduction effort. The objectives reflect a comprehensive approach to mitigation: first, promoting the implementation of research results so that findings from earthquake science and engineering actually get used in policies, planning, codes, and mitigation activities; second, promoting better building practices, which typically includes encouraging modern seismic-resistant design and construction, improving code adoption and enforcement, and supporting retrofitting approaches for existing vulnerable structures; third, providing assistance that improves resilience at the individual, organizational, and community level, recognizing that preparedness and continuity depend not only on buildings but also on people, systems, and institutions; fourth, supporting earthquake education and public awareness efforts, which can include outreach campaigns, training, and public-facing information intended to build knowledge and motivate practical preparedness actions; and fifth, developing ways to coordinate earthquake hazard reduction with other natural and technological hazards through multi-hazard design, so that mitigation investments can provide broader protection and avoid fragmented planning.
Administratively, this is a discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement, indicating that FEMA expects to have substantial involvement in the funded activities, such as coordination, oversight, and collaboration during the period of performance. The eligible applicants are state governments, and the funding is tied to the NEHRP assistance listing under CFDA number 97.082. The opportunity is labeled for Region 10 and anticipates a single award, with an award ceiling of $46,588. The funding opportunity number is DHS 17 MT 082 10 01. The notice was created on July 21, 2017, and the original application closing date was August 27, 2017.
For what applicants can specifically propose and implement, the notice points to Appendix C of the Direct State Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligible activities supporting the program objectives. That reference suggests FEMA provided a defined menu or framework of allowable project types, likely intended to ensure funded work directly advances earthquake mitigation outcomes consistent with NEHRP goals and federal preparedness policy.Apply for DHS 17 MT 082 10 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) 2017 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), Direct State Assistance - Region10" 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 Jul 21, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 27, 2017. (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 $46,588.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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FY 2017 NEHRP Direct State Assistance - Region 10 (DHS/FEMA) FAQ
What is this grant opportunity?
This is the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Direct State Assistance - Region 10 funding opportunity issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). It is designed to help states reduce earthquake-related losses by strengthening earthquake preparedness, mitigation, and resilience efforts.
What is the overall purpose of NEHRP in this announcement?
The purpose is to lessen the impacts of earthquakes in the United States by supporting practical, real-world implementation of proven earthquake science and engineering knowledge. The emphasis in this opportunity is on turning established research and best practices into actions that reduce injuries and loss of life, limit damage to buildings and infrastructure, and reduce broader community disruption after an earthquake.
Is this funding focused on preparedness and mitigation, or on response and recovery?
The stated emphasis is on improving readiness before an earthquake occurs, rather than focusing only on response and recovery afterward. The program supports mitigation and resilience activities intended to reduce harm and disruption in advance of a seismic event.
How does this opportunity align with national policy and preparedness priorities?
The opportunity supports the mitigation goal described in Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8) and contributes to the "Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience" mission area identified in the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review. In practical terms, it is meant to help states sustain effective earthquake hazard reduction programs and apply earthquake risk reduction measures.
What is the program priority stated in the notice?
The stated priority is to reduce risks to life and property from future earthquakes by establishing and maintaining a capable earthquake hazards reduction effort.
What are the main objectives of the program?
The notice describes five core objectives:
- Promote implementation of research results so earthquake science and engineering findings are used in policies, planning, codes, and mitigation activities.
- Promote better building practices, including modern seismic-resistant design and construction, improved code adoption and enforcement, and retrofitting approaches for vulnerable existing structures.
- Provide assistance that improves resilience at the individual, organizational, and community level, recognizing that preparedness and continuity depend on people, systems, and institutions as well as buildings.
- Support earthquake education and public awareness efforts, such as outreach campaigns, training, and public-facing information that builds knowledge and motivates preparedness actions.
- Develop ways to coordinate earthquake hazard reduction with other natural and technological hazards through multi-hazard design, helping mitigation investments provide broader protection and avoid fragmented planning.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are state governments.
What type of award is this?
The award is described as a discretionary grant offered as a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement indicates FEMA expects to have substantial involvement in the funded activities, such as coordination, oversight, and collaboration during the period of performance.
What does FEMA's "substantial involvement" mean for recipients?
Based on the notice description of a cooperative agreement, recipients should expect FEMA to be actively involved in the work through coordination, oversight, and collaboration while the project is being carried out, rather than FEMA simply issuing funds with minimal interaction.
What is the CFDA (assistance listing) number associated with this opportunity?
The funding is tied to the NEHRP assistance listing under CFDA number 97.082.
What region does this funding opportunity cover?
The opportunity is labeled for Region 10.
How many awards are anticipated?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $46,588.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DHS 17 MT 082 10 01.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on July 21, 2017.
What was the application closing date listed in the announcement?
The original application closing date was August 27, 2017.
What kinds of activities can applicants propose?
The notice points applicants to Appendix C of the Direct State Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligible activities that support the program objectives. This suggests FEMA provided a defined framework or menu of allowable project types intended to ensure the funded work directly advances earthquake mitigation outcomes consistent with NEHRP goals and federal preparedness policy.
What types of outcomes is the funding trying to achieve?
The funding is intended to reduce earthquake-related harm by improving how knowledge and best practices are applied. Outcomes described in the notice include fewer injuries and fatalities, reduced damage to buildings and infrastructure, improved continuity and resilience of communities and organizations, and stronger public awareness and preparedness.
Does the opportunity emphasize research or implementation?
NEHRP is described as supporting research-driven solutions as well as implementation, but this specific opportunity emphasizes translating proven knowledge into action. The focus is on applying research results in practice through policies, planning, codes, mitigation measures, building practices, and education.
How does the program address building safety?
One objective is to promote better building practices. The notice describes this as encouraging modern seismic-resistant design and construction, improving code adoption and enforcement, and supporting retrofitting approaches for existing vulnerable structures.
How does the program address community resilience beyond buildings?
The notice explicitly recognizes that preparedness and continuity depend on people, systems, and institutions, not only physical structures. An objective is to improve resilience at the individual, organizational, and community level.
What is meant by "multi-hazard design" in this context?
The notice describes an objective to coordinate earthquake hazard reduction with other natural and technological hazards through multi-hazard design. The intent is to support mitigation investments that provide broader protection and reduce fragmented planning across different hazard types.
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