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FEMA NEHRP Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance Grant Program FY 2026

This opportunity is a competitive grant program from FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Directorate focused on earthquake risk reduction across multiple states and at the national level. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) - Resilience, Hazard Mitigation Directorate, Building Science Division, Earthquake and Wind Sciences Branch - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education. - Products/Services Requested: - Development and implementation of regional and national earthquake risk mitigation activities - Seismic community professional development (training and education) - Earthquake preparedness drills for individuals and communities (e.g., ShakeOut) - Business community earthquake risk mitigation outreach (including QuakeSmart) - Updates to building codes, zoning codes, and ordinances for seismic safety - Support for National Earthquake Program Managers (NEPM) meetings - National earthquake mitigation website development and maintenance - National-level earthquake awareness and education campaigns - Seismic mitigation planning for states and territories - Promotion of earthquake insurance - Seismic safety vulnerability inspections and evaluations of buildings and infrastructure - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Activities must align with NEHRP's vision, mission, and strategic goals - Applicants must demonstrate capability to deliver multi-state or national impact - No cost sharing or matching required - Collaboration with NIST, NSF, and USGS is part of the program's structure - Up to six awards are anticipated, each ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 - Period of performance is approximately 18 months, with possible extensions

Description

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) is a coordinating program involving four agencies: FEMA, NIST, NSF, and USGS. FEMA awards competitive grants to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education with the skills to develop and implement regional (multi-state) and/or national earthquake risk mitigation activities. This funding supports multi-state and national activities, including support for Eastern and Western assistance regions, seismic community professional development, business sector outreach, and annual earthquake preparedness drills (ShakeOut). All funded activities must align with NEHRP's vision, mission, and strategic goals.

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