Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 17 MT 082 08 01
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Direct State Assistance grant for Region 8 is a FEMA cooperative agreement funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designed to help states reduce the impacts of earthquakes. NEHRP is a long-running national program focused on lowering earthquake-related losses in the United States by supporting both the development of knowledge (through basic and directed research in earthquake science and engineering) and the practical, on-the-ground use of that knowledge through implementation activities. The opportunity is framed as part of broader national resilience and preparedness priorities, aligning with the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review focus on strengthening national preparedness and resilience and supporting the mitigation core element of the National Preparedness Goal described in Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8).
At the center of the program is a clear priority: reducing risks to life and property from future earthquakes by establishing and maintaining an effective earthquake hazards reduction program. In practice, this means FEMA is looking to fund state-level efforts that translate proven earthquake risk-reduction approaches into real changes in policies, practices, capabilities, and public behavior. The emphasis is not only on studying earthquakes, but also on using credible research and engineering findings to shape safer communities, better construction, and stronger readiness for when earthquakes happen.
The grant lists five major objectives that describe the kinds of outcomes FEMA intends to support. First, it aims to promote the implementation of research results, which typically involves turning technical findings into usable tools, guidance, planning approaches, training, or decision-support resources that state and local partners can apply. Second, it seeks to promote better building practices, reflecting the reality that building performance is one of the biggest drivers of injury, death, and economic loss in earthquakes; this objective generally points toward efforts that encourage stronger codes and standards, better compliance, retrofit and mitigation strategies, and professional education in earthquake-resistant design and construction. Third, it prioritizes providing assistance that enables resilience at individual, organizational, and community levels, which can include capability-building, partnerships, planning, and other measures that help communities absorb shocks and recover more effectively. Fourth, it supports earthquake education and public awareness programs, recognizing that informed residents, institutions, and businesses are more likely to take preparedness and mitigation actions that reduce harm. Fifth, it encourages multi-hazard coordination, meaning earthquake risk reduction should be integrated with strategies for other natural and technological hazards, supporting more efficient and consistent approaches such as multi-hazard design and aligned mitigation planning.
Administratively, this opportunity is identified as DHS 17 MT 082 08 01 and is categorized as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement instrument, which usually means FEMA expects substantial involvement in the project through coordination, guidance, or oversight compared to a standard grant. The CFDA number associated with the program is 97.082. Eligibility is limited to state governments, and the posting is specific to Region 8. The opportunity was created on July 21, 2017, with an original application closing date of August 27, 2017. FEMA anticipated making two awards under this announcement, and the listed award ceiling is $37,157, indicating relatively small, targeted funding intended to support defined assistance activities rather than large-scale construction projects.
The notice also points applicants to Appendix C of the Direct State Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity for the detailed list of eligible activities tied to NEHRP objectives. In other words, while the headline goals emphasize research implementation, building practices, resilience support, public education, and multi-hazard integration, the specific allowable costs and activity types are governed by that appendix and the broader terms of the Direct State Assistance program.Apply for DHS 17 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) 2017 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), Direct State Assistance - Region8" 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 $37,157.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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FY 2017 NEHRP Direct State Assistance (Region 8) - FAQs
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Direct State Assistance grant for Region 8, offered by FEMA under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a cooperative agreement funding opportunity. It is designed to help states reduce the impacts of earthquakes.
What is the main purpose of NEHRP Direct State Assistance?
The central priority is reducing risks to life and property from future earthquakes by establishing and maintaining an effective earthquake hazards reduction program. The program emphasizes turning credible earthquake science and engineering knowledge into practical actions that improve safety, readiness, and resilience.
How does this opportunity fit into broader national preparedness and resilience priorities?
The opportunity aligns with national resilience and preparedness priorities, including the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review focus on strengthening national preparedness and resilience. It also supports the mitigation core element of the National Preparedness Goal described in Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8).
Which FEMA region does this announcement apply to?
This specific posting is for Region 8.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
What type of award is this?
This opportunity is a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement instrument.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this context?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates FEMA expects substantial involvement in the project, such as coordination, guidance, or oversight, compared with a standard grant where the recipient typically has more independent control over execution.
What is the program identifier for this opportunity?
The opportunity is identified as DHS 17 MT 082 08 01.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 97.082.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on July 21, 2017. The original application closing date was August 27, 2017.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making under this announcement?
FEMA anticipated making two awards under this announcement.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The listed award ceiling is $37,157.
Is this intended to fund large construction projects?
Based on the listed award ceiling and the way the opportunity is described, it is positioned as relatively small, targeted funding intended to support defined assistance and implementation activities rather than large-scale construction projects.
What are the main objectives FEMA intends to support with this funding?
The notice describes five major objectives:
- Promote the implementation of research results.
- Promote better building practices.
- Provide assistance that enables resilience at individual, organizational, and community levels.
- Support earthquake education and public awareness programs.
- Encourage multi-hazard coordination.
What does "promote the implementation of research results" include?
This objective generally involves translating technical earthquake science and engineering findings into usable products and actions, such as tools, guidance, planning approaches, training, or decision-support resources that state and local partners can apply.
What does "promote better building practices" mean?
This objective reflects that building performance is a major driver of injuries, deaths, and economic losses during earthquakes. It points toward efforts that encourage stronger codes and standards, improved compliance, retrofit and mitigation strategies, and professional education related to earthquake-resistant design and construction.
What kinds of resilience-related outcomes are emphasized?
The funding prioritizes assistance that enables resilience at individual, organizational, and community levels. This can include capability-building, partnerships, planning, and other measures that help communities absorb earthquake impacts and recover more effectively.
How does the opportunity address earthquake education and public awareness?
It supports earthquake education and public awareness programs, recognizing that informed residents, institutions, and businesses are more likely to take preparedness and mitigation actions that reduce harm.
What is meant by "multi-hazard coordination"?
Multi-hazard coordination means earthquake risk reduction should be integrated with strategies for other natural and technological hazards. The intent is to support more efficient and consistent approaches, such as multi-hazard design and aligned mitigation planning.
Where can applicants find the detailed list of eligible activities?
The notice points applicants to Appendix C of the Direct State Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity for the detailed list of eligible activities tied to NEHRP objectives.
Do the five objectives replace the detailed eligibility rules?
No. While the objectives describe the intended outcomes, the specific allowable costs and activity types are governed by Appendix C and the broader terms of the Direct State Assistance program.
Is the program focused only on earthquake research?
No. NEHRP supports both the development of knowledge (basic and directed research in earthquake science and engineering) and the practical use of that knowledge through implementation activities. The emphasis in this opportunity is on translating proven approaches into real changes in policies, practices, capabilities, and public behavior.
What kinds of changes is FEMA looking for states to achieve?
The opportunity emphasizes real-world impact, such as safer communities, better construction outcomes, stronger readiness, and the adoption of proven earthquake risk-reduction approaches into policies, practices, capabilities, and public behavior.
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