Earthquake State Assistance

 

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) is the Federal Governments coordinated approach to addressing earthquake risks. In support of NEHRP, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) administers the Earthquake State Assistance grant program which is designed to increase and enhance the effective implementation of earthquake risk reduction activities at the national, regional, state and local level, by making funding available through annual, non-competitive and competitive grants. NEHRP implements the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Presidential Policy Directive (PPD -8) objective of hazard mitigation, to develop and maintain those capabilities necessary to reduce the loss of lives and property by lessening the impact of earthquakes. In an effort to provide eligible States and Territories with multiple funding and project management options, as well as to allow for multi-state coordination of projects, the Earthquake State Assistance grant program utilizes two separate funding opportunities: Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA), and Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance (MSNEA). The Individual State Earthquake Assistance funding opportunity provides funding directly to those States and Territories that have been determined to be at a high, or a very high risk of earthquakes, and who can provide the statutory 25 percent cost-share. They must also be able to demonstrate that the assistance will result in enhanced seismic safety in the State. Funding is provided to eligible States and Territories through non-competitive grants that are administered by FEMA Regional earthquake program management staff. Allowable activities include: Support of seismic mitigation planning, developing inventories and conducting seismic safety inspections of critical structures and lifeline infrastructure, updating building codes, zoning codes, and ordinances to enhance seismic safety, increasing earthquake awareness and education, participation in emergency management exercises that substantially benefit earthquake mitigation efforts, and the promotion of earthquake insurance. Additionally, the Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance funding opportunity is designed to facilitate the development and management of National, regional and multi-state earthquake risk reductions activities. Funding is made available through competitive grants to nonprofit organizations, as defined by 2 C.F.R. 200.70 and institutions of higher education as defined by 2 C.F.R. 200.55. The grants are administered by FEMA Headquarters earthquake program management staff.

Active 97.082 Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security B - Project Grants Fiscal Year 2016 Trainings in person and webinars, publications, inventorying of critical facilities, earthquake ShakeOut drills, National Earthquake Conference (occurs every 4 years), education and outreach presentations to schools, businesses, governments at all levels. Performed building inventory and rapid visual screenings for potential seismic hazards of two school districts in Missouri, including more than 31 school buildings. Coordinated screenings for two school districts in Missouri comprising 11 additional buildings; Great Central U.S. and Great SouthEeast ShakeOut Earthquake Drill on October 15, 2015. ShakeOut Earthquake Drills involve earthquake safety, mitigation, and planning activities as part of a national and worldwide initiative. The drills took place in 21 states and the District of Columbia, with more than 5.5 Million people participating in the event. Activities included a coordinated outreach and media campaign including presentations, press releases, social media, newsletter, and billboard advertisement; Conducted Visual assessment of critical infrastructure in Wyoming state. The goal of the assessment is to pursue future mitigation actions to minimize the impact of an earthquake on critical infrastructure, particularly hospitals, schools, previously-identified shelter locations, and locations housing ambulance, fire and law enforcement response vehicles; Finalized plans for 2017 Arkansas Post-Disaster Building Inspection (INSPARK) regional training/workshop. Participants include building inspection teams from surrounding CUSEC states as well as observers from Oklahoma, FEMA and Mississippi; State of Nevada conducted URM verification in Clark County. The project allowed Clark County Department of Building and Fire Prevention to partner with the NEHRP funding through EERI (NEHRP was small part of the overall total cost of the project) in order to go out and do a verification of our initial rough list of URM buildings in unincorporated Clark County. The project was done by manual process. This information is available to both the State as well as Clark County in the updates of their hazard mitigation plans.
Fiscal Year 2017 Performed HAZUS Modeling and Analysis Support; Developed multiple earthquake risk awareness products including publications, signage, brochures and handouts; Supported nation-wide “ShakeOut” earthquake drill; Conducted training at annual National Earthquake Program Managers (NEPM) meeting; Conducted seismic assessments of critical facilities and lifelines; Supported the manufacture and distribution of non-structural mitigation devices; Created and aired Public Service Announcements; Supported the “Quake Cottage” program; Supported the QuakeSmart Summit and Leadership Workshop; and conducted the Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) of schools in state of Missouri.
Fiscal Year 2019 Development of Seismic Mitigation Plans; Inventories and seismic safety inspections of critical structures and lifelines; Updating of building codes, zoning codes, and ordinances to enhance seismic safety; Activities to increase earthquake awareness and education; Support for the National Earthquake Technical Assistance Program (NETAP); Maintenance of the Earthquake Mitigation Center; Development of multi-state groups to support the goals of NEHREP.
Fiscal Year 2020 Support of Seismic Mitigation Planning; Developing inventories and seismic safety inspections of critical structures and lifeline infrastructure; Updating building codes, zoning codes, and ordinances to enhance seismic safety; Activities that increase earthquake awareness and education; Participating in emergency management exercises that substantially benefit earthquake mitigation efforts; Promotion of earthquake insurance; Monitoring the disaster-resistant provisions of the Nation’s model building codes; Support for the NETAP; Support for the development of multi-state groups to support the goals of NEHRP.
Fiscal Year 2021 Fiscal Year 2021: Support of Seismic Mitigation Planning; Developing inventories and seismic safety inspections of critical structures and lifeline infrastructure; Updating building codes, zoning codes, and ordinances to enhance seismic safety; Activities that increase earthquake awareness and education; Participating in emergency management exercises that substantially benefit earthquake mitigation efforts; Promotion of earthquake insurance; Monitoring the disaster-resistant provisions of the Nation’s model building codes; Support for the NETAP; Support for the development of multi-state groups to support the goals of NEHRP.
Fiscal Year 2022 Supported Seismic Mitigation Planning; Developed inventories and seismic safety inspections of critical structures and lifeline infrastructure; Updated building codes, zoning codes, and ordinances to enhance seismic safety; Activities that increase earthquake awareness and education; Participated in emergency management exercises that substantially benefited earthquake mitigation efforts; Promoted earthquake insurance; Monitored the disaster-resistant provisions of the Nation’s model building codes; Supported the National Earthquake Technical Assistance Programs (NETAP); Supported the development of multi-state groups to support the goals of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, Part 95-124
The Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, Pub. L. No. 95-124 (codified as amended at 42 U.S.C. §§ 7701-7709) (specifically 42 U.S.C. §§ 7704(a)(2)(B), (b)(2)(A)(i), (b)(2)(A)(iv) and (b)(2)(B). The purpose of this funding is to support the earthquake mitigation efforts of States and Territories with High to Very High seismic risk as determined by the DHS, FEMA Program Office, non-profit organizations as defined by 2 C.F.R. ?200.70 and institutions of higher education as defined by 2 C.F.R. ?200.55. These efforts include 1) delivering and increasing awareness and education; 2) developing policies, tools, and products; and 3) implementing programs or projects to support risk reduction and resilience activities from earthquakes. U.S. Territories, State, Local, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, eligible States and Territories with High to Very High seismic risks as determined by the DHS, FEMA Program Office, and eligible non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education. Eligible States and Territories with High to Very High seismic risks as determined by the Program Office, non-profit organizations as defined by 2 C.F.R. ?200.70, and institutions of higher education as defined by 2 C.F.R. ?200.55. Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact statement is required for this listing. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under Executive Order (EO) 12372, Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs, dated July 14, 1982. FEMA has prepared a Record of Environmental Consideration for both funding opportunities that documents EHP compliance for the range of activities eligible for funding under this program pursuant to FEMA’s Instructions on Implementation of the Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation Responsibilities and Program requirements, FEMA Instruction 108-1-1, dated October 10, 2018. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Refer to official Notice of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov. Refer to official Notices of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov. All applications must be submitted in FEMA GO no later than 5:00:00 pm ET on Friday, May 31, 2023. Refer to official Notice of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov. Not applicable. Not applicable. Refer to official Notices of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov. For costs associated with providing guidance, technology transfer, and assistance to eligible States and Territories, for earthquake hazard mitigation activities. The Individual State Earthquake Assistance NOFO is a non-competitive grant, and restricted to certain specialized/qualified organizations designated by FEMA. Funding may only be used for the purpose set forth in the grant and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Grant funds may not be used for matching funds for other federal grants / cooperative agreements, or for lobbying or intervention in federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, federal funds may not be used to sue the federal government or any other government entity. All financial and progress reports must be current at the time of application. Refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Pre-award costs are not allowed. Refer to the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Performance Reports: Refer to official Notice of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov. In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. These audits are due to the cognizant Federal agency, submitted through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, not later than 9 months after the end of the audit period. For additional information regarding audit requirements, refer to 2 CFR, Section 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements. Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-federal entity records pertinent to a federal award generally must be maintained for at least three years from the date the final Federal Financial Report (FFR) is submitted. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334. Further, if the recipient does not submit a final FFR and the award is administratively closed, FEMA uses the date of administrative closeout as the start of the general record retention period. The record retention period may be longer than three years or have a different start date in certain cases. These include: o Records for real property and equipment acquired with federal funds must be retained for three years after final disposition of the property. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(c). o If any litigation, claim, or audit is started before the expiration of the three-year period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims, or audit findings involving the records have been resolved and final action taken. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(a). o The record retention period will be extended if the recipient is notified in writing of the extension by FEMA, the cognizant or oversight agency for audit, or the cognizant agency for indirect costs. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(b). o Where FEMA requires recipients to report program income after the period of performance ends, the program income record retention period begins at the end of the recipient's fiscal year in which program income is earned. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(e). o For indirect cost rate proposals, cost allocation plans, or other rate computations records, the start of the record retention period depends on whether the indirect cost rate documents were submitted for negotiation. If the indirect cost rate documents were submitted for negotiation, the record retention period begins from the date those documents were submitted for negotiation. If indirect cost rate documents were not submitted for negotiation, the record retention period begins at the end of the recipient's fiscal year or other accounting period covered by that indirect cost rate. See 2 C.F.R. ? 200.334(f). Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching is . Awardees of Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) Grants must provide 25 percent of the costs of the activities for which assistance is being given. The cost-share requirement is waived for U.S. Territories identified as “Insular Areas” in accordance with 48 U.S. Code, Title 48, Chapter 10, Section 1469a Congressional declaration of policy respecting “Insular Areas.” In addition, the FEMA Administrator may lower or waive the cost-share requirement of these activities for a small, impoverished community, as defined in section 203 for the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5133). Non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education awardees of Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance (MSNEA) grants are not required to provide a cost-share. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. Up to 18 months for both Individual State Earthquake Assistance, and Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance. Extensions to the period of performance will be considered only through formal requests to FEMA and will only be granted for specific and compelling reasons. All extension requests must be submitted to FEMA at least ninety (90) days prior to the expiration of the grant period of performance. Any unobligated funds will be de-obligated at the end of the 90-day close-out period. For more information on extensions and how assistance is awarded/released, refer to the official Notices of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov. Refer to official Notice of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov. Region II (Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Territory of the U.S. Virgin Islands) Jos? A. Lebron One World Trade Center, 52 Floor Mail Room New York, New York 10007 Email: jose.lebron@fema.dhs.gov Office: (202) 805-7712 Region IV (Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee) Noriko Kibble 3003 Chamblee-Tucker Road Atlanta, Georgia 30341 Email: noriko.kibble@fema.dhs.gov Office: (770)-220-8870 Region V (Illinois, Indiana) Daniel Ryan 536 South Clark Street Chicago, IL 60605 Email: daniel.p.ryan@fema.dhs.gov Office: (312) 408-4432 Region VI (Arkansas) Bart Moore Federal Regional Center, 800 North Loop 288, Denton, TX 76209 Email: bart.moore@fema.dhs.gov Office: (940) 898-5363 Region VII (Missouri) Cheickh Koma 11224 Holmes Road Kansas City, MO 64131 Email: Cheickh.koma@fema.dhs.gov Office: (816) 283-7067 Region VIII (Montana, Utah, Wyoming) Sean McGowan Denver Federal Center, Building 710A Denver, Colorado 80225 Email: sean.mcgowan@fema.dhs.gov Office: (303)-235-4681 Region IX (Arizona, California, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada) Anne Rosinski 1111 Broadway Oakland, California 94607 Email: anne.rosinski@fema.dhs.gov Office: (510) 627-7172) Region X (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington) Wendy Shaw 130 228th Street, SW Bothell, Washington 98021 Email: wendy.shaw@fema.dhs.gov Office: (202) 341-0848 Jon Foster
400 C Street, SW
6th Floor Washington, DC 20472
Washington, DC 20009 US
Jonathon.Foster@fema.dhs.gov
Phone: 202-717-1601

Maigen Lawson
400 C Street, SW 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20472
Washington, DC 20471 USA
Maigen.Lawson@fema.dhs.gov
Phone: 202-341-4710 https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/risk-management/earthquake/state-assistance-program-grants 70-0711-0-1-453 (Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$3,489,001.00; FY 23 est $3,203,650.00; FY 24 est $3,300,000.00; - Refer to the official Notice of Funding Opportunity on Grants.gov by year for actual target allocations by program by eligible applicant. Authorizing Authority for the Program. Public Law 115-307, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization Act of 2018. The specific authority to implement the Individual State Earthquake Assistance funding opportunity through the use of Grants comes from 42 U.S. Code 7704(a)(2)(B) and (b) (2) (a) (iv) National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). Appropriation Authority for Program: The Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2021(Public Law No. 116-260), Title III, FEMA, OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT, paragraph 1 Fiscal Year 2020 Administration of the National Earthquake Technical Assistance Program (NETAP); Annual earthquake preparedness drills for individuals and communities; Business community earthquake risk awareness and mitigation activities; Hosting the annual National Earthquake Program Manager meeting (NEPM); and Multi-State assistance with emergency management exercises, policy development, and outreach activities.
Fiscal Year 2021 Administration of the National Earthquake Technical Assistance Program (NETAP); Annual earthquake preparedness drills for individuals and communities; Business community earthquake risk awareness and mitigation activities; Hosting the annual National Earthquake Program Manager meeting (NEPM); and Multi-State assistance with emergency management exercises, policy development, and outreach activities.