The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering this Cooperative Agreement grant, estimated at $850,000, to three Earthquake Consortia (WSSPC, CUSEC, and NESEC). This grant is for the purpose of supporting nonprofit organizations dedicated to mitigating earthquake-related losses and enhancing community resilience. Funding will enable recipients to deliver vital education and training to State and local officials, develop and promote seismic policies, and foster information exchange. Additionally, the initiative aims to conduct outreach to communities and businesses, develop public awareness tools, provide professional training, and encourage public-private partnerships. The overarching goal is to reduce loss of life, injuries, property damage, and socio-economic disruption resulting from all hazards, with a primary focus on earthquakes.
Opportunity ID: 110373
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-MT-082-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Earthquake Consortia |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief Education Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | Earthquake Mitigation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.082 — Earthquake Consortium |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 01, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 01, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 21, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 17, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $850,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Earthquake Consortia – Central United States Earthquake Consortium, Northeast States Emergency Consortium, Western States Seismic Policy Council |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Federal Emergency Management Agency proposes to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for an estimated $850,000.00 with three Earthquake Consortia for the purposes of supporting nonprofit organizations which: deliver education and training to community and State officials; develop seismic policies and share information to promote programs intended to reduce earthquake-related losses; and reduce the loss of life, injuries, property losses, and social and economic disruption that results from all hazards. The purpose of this funding, through WSSPC, CUSEC, and NESEC is to provide guidance and assistance to States and local communities by: i) Developing seismic policies and sharing information promoting programs intended to reduce earthquake-related losses; ii) Providing forums for information exchange to develop, adopt, and promote policy recommendations; iii) Conducting outreach to local governments and the business community, and maintain and strengthen partnerships with other earthquake consortia; iv) Helping deliver professional training to local communities;v) Educating citizens about the risks they face, and developing public awareness and education tools and resources; and vi) Encouraging public and private partnerships that benefit local communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Systems and Business Support Branch
Email:GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Correct Close Date | Aug 01, 2011 | |
| Aug 01, 2011 | ||
| Aug 01, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-MT-082-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Earthquake Consortia |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Disaster Prevention and Relief Education Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) Regional Development |
| Category Explanation: | Earthquake Mitigation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.082 — Earthquake Consortium |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 01, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 01, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 21, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 17, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $850,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Earthquake Consortia – Central United States Earthquake Consortium, Northeast States Emergency Consortium, Western States Seismic Policy Council |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Federal Emergency Management Agency proposes to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for an estimated $850,000.00 with three Earthquake Consortia for the purposes of supporting nonprofit organizations which: deliver education and training to community and State officials; develop seismic policies and share information to promote programs intended to reduce earthquake-related losses; and reduce the loss of life, injuries, property losses, and social and economic disruption that results from all hazards. The purpose of this funding, through WSSPC, CUSEC, and NESEC is to provide guidance and assistance to States and local communities by: i) Developing seismic policies and sharing information promoting programs intended to reduce earthquake-related losses; ii) Providing forums for information exchange to develop, adopt, and promote policy recommendations; iii) Conducting outreach to local governments and the business community, and maintain and strengthen partnerships with other earthquake consortia; iv) Helping deliver professional training to local communities;v) Educating citizens about the risks they face, and developing public awareness and education tools and resources; and vi) Encouraging public and private partnerships that benefit local communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Systems and Business Support Branch
Email:GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-MT-082-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Earthquake Consortia |
| 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) Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | Earthquake Mitigation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.082 — Earthquake Consortium |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 01, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $850,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Earthquake Consortia – Central United States Earthquake Consortium, Northeast States Emergency Consortium, Western States Seismic Policy Council |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Federal Emergency Management Agency proposes to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for an estimated $850,000.00 with three Earthquake Consortia for the purposes of supporting nonprofit organizations which: deliver education and training to community and State officials; develop seismic policies and share information to promote programs intended to reduce earthquake-related losses; and reduce the loss of life, injuries, property losses, and social and economic disruption that results from all hazards. The purpose of this funding, through WSSPC, CUSEC, and NESEC is to provide guidance and assistance to States and local communities by: i) Developing seismic policies and sharing information promoting programs intended to reduce earthquake-related losses; ii) Providing forums for information exchange to develop, adopt, and promote policy recommendations; iii) Conducting outreach to local governments and the business community, and maintain and strengthen partnerships with other earthquake consortia; iv) Helping deliver professional training to local communities; v) Educating citizens about the risks they face, and developing public awareness and education tools and resources; and vi) Encouraging public and private partnerships that benefit local communities. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Systems and Business Support Branch
Email:GMD-Systems-Branch@fema.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-MT-082-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 Earthquake Consortia |
| 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) Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | Earthquake Mitigation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 97.082 — Earthquake Consortium |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 01, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 21, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $850,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $850,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Predetermined Earthquake Consortia |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: |
The Federal Emergency Management Agency proposes to enter into a Cooperative Agreement for an estimated $850,000 with three Earthquake Consortia for the purposes of supporting nonprofit organizations which: deliver education and training to community and State officials; develop seismic policies and share information to promote programs intended to reduce earthquake-related losses; and reduce the loss of life, injuries, property losses, and social and economic disruption that results from all hazards. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.fema.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 110373 Full Announcement-1 -> 20-16c.pdf
Folder 110373 Full Announcement-1 -> grants gov five step registration process.pdf
Folder 110373 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2011 eq consortia guidance final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Systems and Business Support Branch 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.082 | PKG00068570 | Aug 01, 2011 | Aug 17, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
110373 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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