This cooperative agreement, offered by the National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) System, aims to enhance its response resources’ readiness and provide qualified personnel for critical emergency support. This grant is for preparing 28 designated US&R Task Forces for various disaster responses, including structural collapse, WMD incidents requiring limited hazmat, National Special Security Events (NSSE), and other emergencies. Funding specifically supports task force administration, management, training, equipment procurement, maintenance, and storage. This ensures the US&R Response System is fully prepared for national incident management and response frameworks.
Opportunity ID: 237400
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-13-DOD-025-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Disaster Readiness/Response |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 28 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.025 — National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 09, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 09, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 08, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This solicitation is open only to FEMA’s 28 designated US&R Task Force Sponsoring Agencies. These Sponsoring Agencies consist of State and local government entites and an educational institution. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Cooperative Agreement funding will assist the US&R Response System resources to be prepared for mission response and provide qualified personnel in support of Emergency Support Function-9 (ESF #9) activities under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). Specifically, these Cooperative Agreements will provide a mechanism for distribution of funding to prepare the 28 designated Task Forces for US&R disaster response, including response to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) that would require a limited hazmat capability for the core structural collapse mission, National Special Security Events (NSSE) or other designated disasters or emergencies. US&R Task Force Sponsoring Agencies are directed to use the funding to meet the following objectives: provide task force administration and management, training, equipment cache procurement, and maintenance and storage. |
| Link to Additional Information: | grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov
Email:GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Application Close Date extended to 08/09/2013. | Jul 17, 2013 | |
| Updated Eligibility Explanation | Jul 17, 2013 | |
| Corrected automated posting errors. | Jul 09, 2013 | |
| Jul 09, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-13-DOD-025-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Disaster Readiness/Response |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 28 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.025 — National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 09, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 09, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 08, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This solicitation is open only to FEMA’s 28 designated US&R Task Force Sponsoring Agencies. These Sponsoring Agencies consist of State and local government entites and an educational institution. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Cooperative Agreement funding will assist the US&R Response System resources to be prepared for mission response and provide qualified personnel in support of Emergency Support Function-9 (ESF #9) activities under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). Specifically, these Cooperative Agreements will provide a mechanism for distribution of funding to prepare the 28 designated Task Forces for US&R disaster response, including response to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) that would require a limited hazmat capability for the core structural collapse mission, National Special Security Events (NSSE) or other designated disasters or emergencies. US&R Task Force Sponsoring Agencies are directed to use the funding to meet the following objectives: provide task force administration and management, training, equipment cache procurement, and maintenance and storage. |
| Link to Additional Information: | grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov
Email:GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-13-DOD-025-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Disaster Readiness/Response |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 28 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.025 — National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 17, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This solicitation is open only to FEMA’s 28 designated US&R Task Force Sponsoring Agencies. These Sponsoring Agencies consist of State and local government entites and an educational institution. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Cooperative Agreement funding will assist the US&R Response System resources to be prepared for mission response and provide qualified personnel in support of Emergency Support Function-9 (ESF #9) activities under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). Specifically, these Cooperative Agreements will provide a mechanism for distribution of funding to prepare the 28 designated Task Forces for US&R disaster response, including response to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) that would require a limited hazmat capability for the core structural collapse mission, National Special Security Events (NSSE) or other designated disasters or emergencies. US&R Task Force Sponsoring Agencies are directed to use the funding to meet the following objectives: provide task force administration and management, training, equipment cache procurement, and maintenance and storage. |
| Link to Additional Information: | grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov
Email:GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-13-DOD-025-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Disaster Readiness/Response |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 28 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.025 — National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 09, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | US&R Task Force |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Cooperative Agreement funding will assist the US&R Response System resources to be prepared for mission response and provide qualified personnel in support of Emergency Support Function-9 (ESF #9) activities under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). Specifically, these Cooperative Agreements will provide a mechanism for distribution of funding to prepare the 28 designated Task Forces for US&R disaster response, including response to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) that would require a limited hazmat capability for the core structural collapse mission, National Special Security Events (NSSE) or other designated disasters or emergencies. US&R Task Force Sponsoring Agencies are directed to use the funding to meet the following objectives: provide task force administration and management, training, equipment cache procurement, and maintenance and storage. |
| Link to Additional Information: | grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov
Email:GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-13-DOD-025-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Disaster Readiness/Response |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 28 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.025 — National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 09, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | US&R Task Force |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: |
The Cooperative Agreement funding will assist the US&R Response System resources to be prepared for mission response and provide qualified personnel in support of Emergency Support Function-9 (ESF #9) activities under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). Specifically, these Cooperative Agreements will provide a mechanism for distribution of funding to prepare the 28 designated Task Forces for US&R disaster response, including response to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) that would require a limited hazmat capability for the core structural collapse mission, National Special Security Events (NSSE) or other designated disasters or emergencies. US&R Task Force Sponsoring Agencies are directed to use the funding to meet the following objectives: provide task force administration and management, training, equipment cache procurement, and maintenance and storage. |
| Link to Additional Information: | grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov
GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov Email:GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 237400 Full Announcement-1 -> 05-app-i-2013-2014 usr calendar (v.3).pdf
Folder 237400 Full Announcement-1 -> appendix a-statement of work.pdf
Folder 237400 Full Announcement-1 -> appendix-b budget narrative.pdf
Folder 237400 Full Announcement-1 -> 04-app cthruh ca fy2013 7-3-13.pdf
Folder 237400 Full Announcement-1 -> foa fy13 us&r final .pdf
Folder 237400 Other Supporting Documents-Updated Task Force Narrative Workbook 1 -> updated appendix-b budget narrative.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov
Email: GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.025 | PKG00180709 | Jul 09, 2013 | Aug 09, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
237400 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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