Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 24 MT 082 02 99
The Fiscal Year 2024 Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) grant is a discretionary FEMA funding opportunity under the Department of Homeland Security that supports the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). NEHRP is the federal framework for reducing earthquake-related losses in the United States by advancing earthquake science, engineering, and on-the-ground implementation efforts that improve safety and resilience. It is a multi-agency program led across four core partners: FEMA, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and the National Science Foundation (NSF). Through this grant, FEMA is specifically investing in state and territorial capabilities that strengthen seismic safety and increase earthquake risk awareness in measurable ways.
This opportunity is designed to align with broader national preparedness and resilience priorities. It supports the DHS FY 2020-2024 Strategic Plan mission area focused on strengthening preparedness and resilience, and it advances the national preparedness goal of mitigation described in Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8). It also supports the FEMA 2022-2026 Strategic Plan by contributing to Strategic Goal 3, which emphasizes promoting and sustaining a ready FEMA and a prepared nation. In practical terms, the grant is meant to help eligible governments improve mitigation outcomes and readiness related to earthquakes, using approaches consistent with NEHRP's vision, mission, goals, and FEMA program responsibilities as outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), including its referenced appendix.
Eligibility is restricted to state governments in states and territories that FEMA has identified as having a High to Very High earthquake risk. In addition to being in the high-risk category, applicants generally must be able to meet a statutory 25 percent non-federal cost share requirement. One key exception is noted for insular areas: the U.S. Virgin Islands is exempt from the cost share requirement if otherwise eligible. This structure signals that FEMA is prioritizing jurisdictions with significant seismic exposure while also requiring most recipients to share project costs, which can help ensure local commitment and sustainment.
The award details indicate a maximum award (ceiling) of $721,905, with an expected 22 awards. The assistance is provided as a grant under CFDA number 97.082, categorized under "Other" for funding activity. The original application deadline for this cycle was June 24, 2024, and the opportunity was posted on May 17, 2024. Applications are submitted through FEMA's Grants Outcomes (GO) system, accessible at https://go.fema.gov/, which is FEMA's standard portal for applying, tracking, and managing federal grant applications.
At its core, the ISEA grant is about supporting state-level and territorial work that produces demonstrable improvements in seismic safety and public understanding of earthquake risk. FEMA emphasizes that funded activities must be consistent with NEHRP program priorities and should ultimately lead to measurable enhancements in national seismic safety and earthquake risk awareness, rather than loosely related preparedness activities. This keeps the program focused on earthquake mitigation outcomes and on strengthening the capabilities of the highest-risk jurisdictions.Apply for DHS 24 MT 082 02 99
- The Department of Homeland Security - FEMA in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2024 Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA)" 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 2024-05-17.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-06-24. (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 $721,905.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 22 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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FY 2024 Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) Grant - FAQs
What is the FY 2024 Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) grant?
The FY 2024 Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) grant is a discretionary FEMA funding opportunity under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). It supports the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) and is focused on strengthening state and territorial capabilities that improve seismic safety and increase earthquake risk awareness in measurable ways.
Which federal program does this grant support?
This grant supports NEHRP, the federal framework for reducing earthquake-related losses in the United States by advancing earthquake science, engineering, and implementation efforts that improve safety and resilience.
Which agencies lead NEHRP?
NEHRP is carried out across four core federal partners: FEMA, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), and the National Science Foundation (NSF).
What is FEMA trying to achieve through the ISEA grant?
FEMA is investing in state and territorial capabilities to strengthen seismic safety and increase earthquake risk awareness. Funded work is expected to produce measurable enhancements in these areas and be aligned with NEHRP priorities.
How does this opportunity connect to national preparedness and resilience priorities?
The opportunity aligns with DHS FY 2020-2024 Strategic Plan priorities related to strengthening preparedness and resilience, advances the national preparedness goal of mitigation described in Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), and supports FEMA's 2022-2026 Strategic Plan (Strategic Goal 3) focused on promoting and sustaining a ready FEMA and a prepared nation.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is restricted to state governments in states and territories that FEMA has identified as having a High to Very High earthquake risk.
Are territories included in eligibility?
Yes. The opportunity includes states and territories, as long as they are identified by FEMA as having High to Very High earthquake risk and meet the other eligibility requirements described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Is there a cost share requirement?
Yes. Applicants generally must be able to meet a statutory 25 percent non-federal cost share requirement.
Are any applicants exempt from the cost share requirement?
Yes. An exception is noted for insular areas: the U.S. Virgin Islands is exempt from the cost share requirement if otherwise eligible.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award (ceiling) for this opportunity is $721,905.
How many awards does FEMA expect to make?
FEMA expects to make 22 awards.
What type of federal assistance is this?
The assistance is provided as a grant. The funding activity category is listed as "Other."
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA number for the ISEA grant is 97.082.
When was this funding opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on May 17, 2024.
What was the application deadline for this cycle?
The original application deadline for this cycle was June 24, 2024.
Where are applications submitted?
Applications are submitted through FEMA's Grants Outcomes (GO) system.
What is the FEMA GO system and where can it be accessed?
FEMA GO (Grants Outcomes) is FEMA's standard portal for applying, tracking, and managing federal grant applications. It can be accessed at https://go.fema.gov/.
What kinds of activities is FEMA looking to fund?
FEMA emphasizes that funded activities must be consistent with NEHRP program priorities and should ultimately lead to measurable improvements in seismic safety and earthquake risk awareness, rather than loosely related preparedness activities.
Does the program prioritize certain jurisdictions?
Yes. The program prioritizes jurisdictions that FEMA identifies as having High to Very High earthquake risk, signaling a focus on areas with significant seismic exposure.
What does FEMA mean by "measurable" improvements?
Based on the description, FEMA is looking for efforts that demonstrate concrete, trackable enhancements to seismic safety and earthquake risk awareness. The emphasis is on outcomes that can be shown or measured, not general or indirect preparedness work.
What guidance governs the specific priorities and requirements for projects?
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), including the referenced appendix, describes NEHRP alignment expectations, FEMA program responsibilities, and other requirements for this funding opportunity.
Is this a mandatory (formula) grant or a discretionary opportunity?
This is a discretionary FEMA funding opportunity.
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