The Department of Homeland Security is offering a grant to support the National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System, which consists of 28 task forces ready to conduct search-and-rescue operations in various disaster scenarios. This grant aims to enhance national readiness by funding administration, management, training, equipment, and maintenance for the task forces and their local jurisdictions. The program aligns with the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review’s goal to improve readiness for emergency response. Applications are open until June 1, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 283257
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-16-DOD-025-00-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 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: | Apr 25, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $34,132,296 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,361,582 |
| Award Floor: | $1,158,582 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | One of the 28 Sponsoring Agencies of the National US&R Response System Task Forces |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System (the System) provides funding for 28 national task forces staffed and equipped to conduct around-the-clock search-and-rescue operations following earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, aircraft accidents, hazardous materials spills and catastrophic structure collapses. When deployed, these task forces, support state and local emergency responders’ efforts to locate survivors and manage recovery operations. This program supports Mission 5, Goal 5.1: “Enhance National Readiness”, as provided in the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review. To provide for the sustainment and readiness of the System and their local jurisdictions, through the funding of: administration and management, training, equipment and storage and maintenance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
User, System
ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov Email:ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Corrected Typo on Funding Opportunity Title | Apr 28, 2016 | |
| Modified Funding Amount. | Apr 28, 2016 | |
| Apr 27, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-16-DOD-025-00-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 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: | Apr 25, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $34,132,296 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,361,582 |
| Award Floor: | $1,158,582 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments City or township governments State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | One of the 28 Sponsoring Agencies of the National US&R Response System Task Forces |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System (the System) provides funding for 28 national task forces staffed and equipped to conduct around-the-clock search-and-rescue operations following earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, aircraft accidents, hazardous materials spills and catastrophic structure collapses. When deployed, these task forces, support state and local emergency responders’ efforts to locate survivors and manage recovery operations. This program supports Mission 5, Goal 5.1: “Enhance National Readiness”, as provided in the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review. To provide for the sustainment and readiness of the System and their local jurisdictions, through the funding of: administration and management, training, equipment and storage and maintenance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
User, System
ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov Email:ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-16-DOD-025-00-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System Readiness Cooperation 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: | Apr 28, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $34,132,296 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,361,582 |
| Award Floor: | $1,158,582 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | One of the 28 Sponsoring Agencies of the National US&R Response System Task Forces |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System (the System) provides funding for 28 national task forces staffed and equipped to conduct around-the-clock search-and-rescue operations following earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, aircraft accidents, hazardous materials spills and catastrophic structure collapses. When deployed, these task forces, support state and local emergency responders’ efforts to locate survivors and manage recovery operations. This program supports Mission 5, Goal 5.1: “Enhance National Readiness”, as provided in the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review. To provide for the sustainment and readiness of the System and their local jurisdictions, through the funding of: administration and management, training, equipment and storage and maintenance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
User, System
ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov Email:ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-16-DOD-025-00-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System Readiness Cooperation 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 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 27, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $34,117,296 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,361,582 |
| Award Floor: | $1,158,582 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | One of the 28 Sponsoring Agencies of the National US&R Response System Task Forces |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System (the System) provides funding for 28 national task forces staffed and equipped to conduct around-the-clock search-and-rescue operations following earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, aircraft accidents, hazardous materials spills and catastrophic structure collapses. When deployed, these task forces, support state and local emergency responders’ efforts to locate survivors and manage recovery operations. This program supports Mission 5, Goal 5.1: “Enhance National Readiness”, as provided in the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review. To provide for the sustainment and readiness of the System and their local jurisdictions, through the funding of: administration and management, training, equipment and storage and maintenance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
User, System
ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov Email:ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | User, System ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov Email: ndgrants@fema.dhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.025 | PKG00223029 | Apr 26, 2016 | Jun 01, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
283257 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
283257 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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