This grant is for enhancing the operational readiness and response capabilities of the National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System’s 28 designated Task Forces. The cooperative agreement funding aims to ensure these crucial resources are fully prepared for mission deployment and can provide qualified personnel in support of Emergency Support Function-9 (ESF-9) activities. Administered under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF), this funding mechanism specifically supports the preparation of US&R Task Forces for effective disaster response operations, ensuring national readiness for critical emergencies.
Opportunity ID: 108514
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-DOD-025-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Appropriated – Non competitive cooperative agreement to 28 established US&R Task Forces. |
| 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 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 26, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2011 Due to Sponsoring Agency transition, PA-TF1 (currently the City of Harrisburg) will be submitting package later than the establish deadline). Request contingency plan for PA-TF1 and others who may have difficulty submitting within the prescribed time frame |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2011 Due to Sponsoring Agency transition, PA-TF1 (currently the City of Harrisburg) will be submitting package later than the establish deadline). Request contingency plan for PA-TF1 and others who may have difficulty submitting within the prescribed time frame |
| Archive Date: | Sep 24, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $31,080,684 |
| Award Ceiling: | $31,080,684 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only 28 State and local Sponsoring Agencies currently designated by FEMA as the members of the National US&R Response System are eligible to apply for this cooperative agreement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Cooperative Agreement funding will assist the US&R Response System resources (i.e., 28 US&R Task Forces) 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 Reponse Framework (NRF). These cooperative agreements wil provide a mechanism for distribution of funding to prepare the 28 designated Task Forces for US&R disaster response. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Fixing Announcement Link. | Jul 27, 2011 | |
| Jul 27, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DHS-11-DOD-025-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | Appropriated – Non competitive cooperative agreement to 28 established US&R Task Forces. |
| 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 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 26, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2011 Due to Sponsoring Agency transition, PA-TF1 (currently the City of Harrisburg) will be submitting package later than the establish deadline). Request contingency plan for PA-TF1 and others who may have difficulty submitting within the prescribed time frame |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2011 Due to Sponsoring Agency transition, PA-TF1 (currently the City of Harrisburg) will be submitting package later than the establish deadline). Request contingency plan for PA-TF1 and others who may have difficulty submitting within the prescribed time frame |
| Archive Date: | Sep 24, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $31,080,684 |
| Award Ceiling: | $31,080,684 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only 28 State and local Sponsoring Agencies currently designated by FEMA as the members of the National US&R Response System are eligible to apply for this cooperative agreement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Cooperative Agreement funding will assist the US&R Response System resources (i.e., 28 US&R Task Forces) 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 Reponse Framework (NRF). These cooperative agreements wil provide a mechanism for distribution of funding to prepare the 28 designated Task Forces for US&R disaster response. |
| Link to Additional Information: | 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-DOD-025-000-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2011 National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System Readiness Cooperative Agreement |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| 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 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: | Jul 27, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 25, 2011 Due to Sponsoring Agency transition, PA-TF1 (currently the City of Harrisburg) will be submitting package later than the establish deadline). Request contingency plan for PA-TF1 and others who may have difficulty submitting within the prescribed time frame |
| Archive Date: | Sep 24, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $31,080,684 |
| Award Ceiling: | $31,080,684 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only 28 State and local Sponsoring Agencies currently designated by FEMA as the members of the National US&R Response System are eligible to apply for this cooperative agreement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Homeland Security – FEMA |
| Description: | The Cooperative Agreement funding will assist the US&R Response System resources (i.e., 28 US&R Task Forces) 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 Reponse Framework (NRF). These cooperative agreements wil provide a mechanism for distribution of funding to prepare the 28 designated Task Forces for US&R disaster response. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Program Guidance |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 108514 Full Announcement-1 -> revised fy 2011_usr guidance_ final 8_12_11.pdf
Folder 108514 Full Announcement-1 -> 20-16c.pdf
Folder 108514 Full Announcement-1 -> grants gov five step registration process.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97.025 | PKG00066972 | Jul 26, 2011 | Aug 25, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
108514 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
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