The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program NEHRP seeks to mitigate earthquake losses in the United States through basic and directed research and implementation activities in the fields of earthquake science and engineering.
Donor Name: Department of Homeland Security
State: Selected States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/24/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
FEMA awards non-competitive grants to eligible states and territories with high to very high seismic risks to fund one or more of the following allowable activities. The purpose is to support the establishment of earthquake hazards reduction programming and the implementation of earthquake safety, mitigation, and resilience activities at the state and local level.
- Support seismic mitigation planning
- Prepare inventories and conduct seismic vulnerability evaluations and safety inspections of buildings, critical structures, and lifeline infrastructure
- Update building codes, zoning codes, and ordinances to enhance seismic safety
- Increase earthquake awareness and education
- Participation in emergency management exercises that substantially benefit earthquake mitigation efforts
- Promotion of earthquake insurance
- Assistance to multi-state groups for the purpose of supporting any or all allowable activities under this funding opportunity
Funding Information
Available Funding for the NOFO: $2,096,364.00.
Period of Performance
18 months
Eligibility Criteria
The states and territories eligible for funding under the FY 2024 ISEA Grant Program are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Tennessee, Utah, Virgin Islands, Washington.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.