Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 21 MT 082 07 01
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) - Region 7 grant is a discretionary FEMA funding opportunity under the Department of Homeland Security that supports the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). The central purpose of this program is to reduce earthquake-related losses across the United States by backing practical, implementation-focused work tied to earthquake science, engineering, and public risk reduction. In plain terms, the funding is meant to help states strengthen seismic safety and raise earthquake risk awareness in ways that can be measured and demonstrated, rather than funding activities that are only theoretical or loosely connected to outcomes.
This opportunity is part of FEMA's broader national preparedness and resilience agenda. It aligns with the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review mission area focused on strengthening national preparedness and resilience, and it supports the mitigation core of Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8). It also connects directly to FEMA's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan by contributing to Strategic Goal 1 (Build a Culture of Preparedness) and Strategic Goal 2 (Ready the Nation for Catastrophic Disasters). In practice, that means applicants are expected to propose work that helps communities better understand earthquake risk, improve readiness, and reduce the consequences of earthquakes through informed planning, safer practices, or improved implementation of seismic risk reduction strategies.
Eligibility is narrow by design. Only state governments may apply, and participation is limited to states and territories that FEMA has determined to be at high to very high earthquake risk. On top of that, applicants must be able to meet a statutory 25 percent non-federal cost share requirement. The cost share rule is waived only for eligible insular areas, specifically Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as long as they otherwise qualify for participation. This effectively means the program is aimed at jurisdictions with significant seismic risk and the ability to invest their own resources alongside federal funds.
The grant is identified by Funding Opportunity Number DHS 21 MT 082 07 01 and is associated with CFDA number 97.082. The award ceiling for this Region 7 opportunity is $62,560, and FEMA anticipated making one award. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other," indicating the work may not fit neatly into a single standard category but still must meet the program's NEHRP-driven intent and requirements.
From a compliance and program design standpoint, FEMA emphasizes that funded activities must be consistent with NEHRP's vision, mission, goals, and FEMA program responsibilities as detailed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), including the referenced Appendix C. The key expectation is that the funded work produces a measurable improvement in seismic safety and earthquake risk awareness at a national level, which typically implies clear deliverables, performance measures, and outcomes that FEMA can track. The opportunity was created on April 30, 2021, with an original application closing date of June 15, 2021.Apply for DHS 21 MT 082 07 01
- The Department of Homeland Security, Department of Homeland Security - FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) - Region 7" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.082.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 30, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 15, 2021. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $62,560.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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FY 2021 Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) - Region 7 (DHS 21 MT 082 07 01) FAQs
What is the FY 2021 Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) - Region 7 grant?
It is a discretionary FEMA funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that supports the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). The program is designed to reduce earthquake-related losses by funding practical, implementation-focused work connected to earthquake science, engineering, and public risk reduction.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The central purpose is to reduce earthquake-related losses across the United States by supporting work that strengthens seismic safety and increases earthquake risk awareness in measurable, demonstrable ways. The program emphasizes tangible outcomes rather than purely theoretical work or activities that are loosely tied to results.
How does this grant fit into FEMA's broader priorities?
This opportunity aligns with FEMA's national preparedness and resilience agenda. It supports the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review mission area focused on strengthening national preparedness and resilience, contributes to the mitigation core of Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), and supports FEMA's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan through Strategic Goal 1 (Build a Culture of Preparedness) and Strategic Goal 2 (Ready the Nation for Catastrophic Disasters).
What kinds of projects is FEMA expecting under this grant?
Applicants are expected to propose implementation-focused work that helps communities better understand earthquake risk, improve readiness, and reduce consequences through informed planning, safer practices, or improved implementation of seismic risk reduction strategies. Funded activities must be consistent with NEHRP's vision, mission, goals, and FEMA program responsibilities described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), including Appendix C as referenced.
Are theoretical or research-only activities a fit for this opportunity?
The opportunity is described as prioritizing practical, implementation-focused work with measurable outcomes. Activities that are only theoretical or loosely connected to outcomes are not the stated focus of the program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Only state governments may apply. Participation is limited to states and territories that FEMA has determined to be at high to very high earthquake risk.
Can local governments, tribes, nonprofits, universities, or individuals apply directly?
Based on the provided eligibility description, only state governments are eligible applicants for this opportunity.
Is there a cost share requirement?
Yes. Applicants must be able to meet a statutory 25 percent non-federal cost share requirement.
Is the 25 percent cost share ever waived?
Yes, but only for eligible insular areas: Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as long as they otherwise qualify for participation.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 21 MT 082 07 01.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 97.082.
How much funding is available?
The award ceiling for the Region 7 opportunity is $62,560.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making?
FEMA anticipated making one award for this Region 7 opportunity.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," indicating the work may not fit neatly into a single standard category, but it must still meet NEHRP-driven intent and requirements.
What does FEMA mean by "measurable improvement" for funded work?
FEMA emphasizes that funded activities should produce a measurable improvement in seismic safety and earthquake risk awareness at a national level. In practice, this typically implies clear deliverables, performance measures, and outcomes that FEMA can track.
What program guidance must applicants follow?
Funded activities must be consistent with NEHRP's vision, mission, and goals, as well as FEMA program responsibilities as detailed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), including the referenced Appendix C.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 30, 2021.
What was the application closing date?
The original application closing date was June 15, 2021.
What does "Region 7" refer to in this opportunity?
The opportunity is labeled as Region 7, and the award ceiling and anticipated single award are described specifically for that Region 7 opportunity. Additional geographic or administrative details beyond the Region 7 label are not provided in the supplied description.
Why is eligibility described as "narrow by design"?
The program limits eligibility to state governments in states and territories that FEMA has determined to be at high to very high earthquake risk, and it requires a 25 percent non-federal cost share (with a limited waiver for certain eligible insular areas). These constraints focus the program on jurisdictions with significant seismic risk and the ability to invest alongside federal funds.
What is NEHRP and how is it connected to this grant?
NEHRP is the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program. This FEMA funding opportunity supports NEHRP by backing practical, implementation-focused work tied to earthquake science, engineering, and public risk reduction, with the stated aim of reducing earthquake-related losses.
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