Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 19 MT 082 04 01
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), Earthquake Direct State Assistance (EDSA) - Region 4 opportunity is a FEMA cooperative agreement program under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designed to reduce earthquake-related losses across the United States. It sits within the broader NEHRP effort, which focuses on both research and practical implementation in earthquake science and engineering, with the goal of translating proven findings into real-world improvements that protect people, buildings, and critical systems. The program aligns with national resilience and mitigation objectives, including the national preparedness goal of mitigation described in Presidential Policy Directive PPD-8, and it supports FEMA's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan by helping build a stronger culture of preparedness and improving readiness for catastrophic disasters.
This funding specifically targets state governments as eligible applicants and is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement (CFDA 97.082). For Region 4, FEMA anticipated making seven awards, with an award ceiling of $37,333 per award. The opportunity was posted on May 2, 2019, with an original application deadline of June 3, 2019. As a cooperative agreement, recipients should expect an active partnership with FEMA compared to a standard grant, meaning FEMA may have more involvement in project oversight, coordination, and alignment with federal priorities.
The program's priorities emphasize actions that help states and partners move earthquake risk reduction from technical knowledge into day-to-day practice. A major focus is improving the adoption and use of model building codes and national consensus standards, particularly where research findings can strengthen seismic requirements and lead to safer construction. Another core priority is the development and maintenance of practical seismic-resistant design and construction guidance and tools, which can include publications, software, and training resources for both new construction and retrofits of existing buildings. This also includes advancing performance-based seismic design guidelines, which aim to define and achieve specific performance outcomes for structures during earthquakes rather than relying only on prescriptive rules.
Beyond technical guidance, the opportunity supports program implementation and outreach, recognizing that preparedness and mitigation depend heavily on public awareness and sustained engagement. Allowable efforts may include awareness campaigns, media and communications products, educational articles, and other initiatives intended to increase understanding of earthquake risk and encourage mitigation actions. The program also encourages collaboration by supporting multi-state consortia and partnerships, which can help states share expertise, coordinate regionally, and build consistent approaches to mitigation planning, code adoption, and public messaging.
Support for state earthquake programs is another explicit priority, reflecting FEMA's interest in strengthening the capacity of state-level programs that coordinate seismic safety activities. In addition, the opportunity includes disaster support functions such as providing subject matter experts and conducting post-event studies, consistent with FEMA's Disaster Response Framework and the Earthquake Incident Annex. These activities are meant to improve real-time response capabilities and ensure that lessons learned from earthquakes are captured and translated into better standards, tools, and practices. Finally, the program prioritizes standards related to critical lifelines infrastructure, acknowledging that the resilience of systems like transportation, utilities, communications, and other essential services is central to community recovery and continuity after an earthquake.
Applicants are directed to consult Appendix C of the Earthquake Direct State Assistance (EDSA) Notice of Funding Opportunity for detailed guidance on eligible and allowable activities tied to NEHRP objectives. In practical terms, this opportunity is aimed at helping states in Region 4 strengthen seismic resilience through a mix of code and standards work, technical tools and training, outreach and education, partnerships, and operational support that collectively reduce earthquake impacts on communities and critical infrastructure.Apply for DHS 19 MT 082 04 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 4" 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 $37,333.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the FY 2019 NEHRP Earthquake Direct State Assistance (EDSA) - Region 4 opportunity?
This opportunity is a FEMA cooperative agreement program under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security intended to reduce earthquake-related losses across the United States. It is part of the broader National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), which focuses on turning earthquake science and engineering research into practical improvements that protect people, buildings, and critical systems.
Which federal agency administers this funding?
The program is administered by FEMA, which is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
How does this opportunity fit within NEHRP?
It supports NEHRP's emphasis on both research and real-world implementation by helping translate proven findings into day-to-day practices that reduce earthquake risk.
What national goals and plans does the program align with?
The program aligns with national resilience and mitigation objectives, including the national preparedness goal of mitigation described in Presidential Policy Directive (PPD)-8. It also supports FEMA's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan by helping build a stronger culture of preparedness and improving readiness for catastrophic disasters.
What type of funding instrument is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement (CFDA 97.082). A cooperative agreement generally involves a more active partnership with FEMA than a standard grant, including possible FEMA involvement in oversight, coordination, and alignment with federal priorities.
Who is eligible to apply?
State governments are the eligible applicants for this opportunity.
What region does this opportunity cover?
This specific opportunity is for Region 4.
How many awards were anticipated for Region 4?
For Region 4, FEMA anticipated making seven awards.
What is the maximum funding amount per award?
The award ceiling was $37,333 per award for Region 4.
When was the opportunity posted and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on May 2, 2019, with an original application deadline of June 3, 2019.
What is the overall purpose of the program's priorities?
The priorities emphasize helping states and partners move earthquake risk reduction from technical knowledge into everyday practice through codes, standards, tools, training, outreach, partnerships, and operational support.
What building code and standards activities are emphasized?
A major focus is improving the adoption and use of model building codes and national consensus standards, especially where research findings can strengthen seismic requirements and lead to safer construction.
Does the opportunity support tools and guidance for seismic-resistant design and construction?
Yes. It supports the development and maintenance of practical seismic-resistant design and construction guidance and tools, which may include publications, software, and training resources. These resources can address both new construction and retrofits of existing buildings.
What is performance-based seismic design and is it included?
Performance-based seismic design guidelines are approaches that aim to define and achieve specific performance outcomes for structures during earthquakes rather than relying only on prescriptive rules. Advancing these guidelines is included as part of the supported priorities.
Are outreach and public awareness activities allowed?
Yes. The opportunity supports program implementation and outreach and recognizes that preparedness and mitigation depend on public awareness and sustained engagement. Allowable efforts may include awareness campaigns, media and communications products, educational articles, and other initiatives intended to increase understanding of earthquake risk and encourage mitigation actions.
Does the program encourage collaboration across states?
Yes. It encourages collaboration by supporting multi-state consortia and partnerships to share expertise, coordinate regionally, and build consistent approaches to mitigation planning, code adoption, and public messaging.
Does this funding support state earthquake programs specifically?
Yes. Strengthening the capacity of state-level earthquake programs that coordinate seismic safety activities is identified as an explicit priority.
Are disaster support and post-event studies included among the priorities?
Yes. The opportunity includes disaster support functions such as providing subject matter experts and conducting post-event studies, consistent with FEMA's Disaster Response Framework and the Earthquake Incident Annex. These activities are intended to strengthen real-time response capabilities and ensure lessons learned are translated into better standards, tools, and practices.
Does the opportunity address critical lifelines infrastructure?
Yes. It prioritizes standards related to critical lifelines infrastructure, recognizing that the resilience of transportation, utilities, communications, and other essential services is central to recovery and continuity after an earthquake.
Where can applicants find detailed guidance on eligible and allowable activities?
Applicants are directed to consult Appendix C of the Earthquake Direct State Assistance (EDSA) Notice of Funding Opportunity for detailed guidance on eligible and allowable activities tied to NEHRP objectives.
What should applicants expect from FEMA due to the cooperative agreement structure?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, applicants should expect active partnership from FEMA compared to a standard grant. This can involve FEMA participation in project oversight, coordination activities, and efforts to align projects with federal priorities.
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