Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 19 MT 082 08 01
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), Earthquake Direct State Assistance (EDSA) - Region 8 opportunity is a FEMA-administered grant designed to reduce earthquake-related losses in the United States by helping states strengthen mitigation, preparedness, and resilience efforts tied to earthquake science and engineering. The program sits under the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is implemented through FEMA as part of NEHRP, a national effort that blends research-backed approaches with practical implementation so that knowledge about earthquake risk translates into safer buildings, stronger infrastructure, and better-prepared communities. It also aligns directly with broader federal preparedness policy, including the national mitigation goal under Presidential Policy Directive PPD-8 and FEMA's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, particularly the goals focused on building a culture of preparedness and readying the nation for catastrophic disasters.
This funding opportunity is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement (meaning FEMA expects active involvement and coordination during the period of performance rather than simply issuing funds with minimal oversight). Eligible applicants are limited to state governments, and it is listed under CFDA number 97.082. The opportunity was created on May 2, 2019, with an original application deadline of June 3, 2019. FEMA anticipated making about four awards for Region 8, with an award ceiling of $36,426 per award, indicating the program is aimed at targeted, high-impact activities rather than large-scale construction projects.
The core purpose of EDSA within NEHRP is to help states move proven earthquake-risk-reduction practices into day-to-day use, especially where state programs can influence adoption of codes, standards, and practical guidance. The priorities outlined in the notice emphasize implementation and capacity-building: first, working with model building codes and national consensus standards so that research findings are incorporated into the rules and standards that guide how buildings and infrastructure are designed and built. Second, developing and maintaining seismic-resistant design and construction guidance and tools, which can include updated publications, software tools, trainings, and performance-based seismic design guidelines for both new construction and existing structures. This reflects the reality that much of the nation's earthquake risk is tied to older buildings and systems that were not designed to modern seismic expectations.
A major emphasis is also placed on program implementation and outreach, such as awareness campaigns, media efforts, articles, and other initiatives that increase understanding of earthquake risk and promote practical mitigation actions. The program encourages collaboration across state lines by supporting multi-state consortia and partnerships, recognizing that earthquake hazards and lifeline systems often span regions, not just individual state boundaries. It also explicitly supports state earthquake programs themselves, which can include maintaining expertise, coordinating mitigation initiatives, and helping integrate seismic risk considerations into broader state planning and emergency management functions.
In addition to mitigation and preparedness work, the notice highlights disaster support as a priority area, including the use of subject matter experts and post-event studies consistent with the FEMA Disaster Response Framework and the Earthquake Incident Annex. This is intended to ensure that when earthquakes occur, states can contribute technically informed support and also capture lessons learned that can improve future guidance, codes, and mitigation strategies. Another priority is supporting standards for critical lifelines infrastructure, underscoring the importance of keeping essential systems such as water, power, transportation, and communications functioning or rapidly recoverable after seismic events.
Finally, the notice points applicants to Appendix C of the Earthquake Direct State Assistance (EDSA) Notice of Funding Opportunity for specific allowable activities tied to NEHRP objectives. In practical terms, that means proposed projects are expected to clearly map to NEHRP goals and one or more of the listed priorities, with a strong focus on implementable outcomes like improved standards, usable tools and training, stronger state program capacity, and better coordination and technical support before and after an earthquake.Apply for DHS 19 MT 082 08 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) 2019 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), Earthquake Direct State Assistance (EDSA) - Region 8" 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 02, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 03, 2019. (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 $36,426.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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