Fiscal Year 2025 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance
ID: 360192Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)

Award Range

$0 - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Disaster Prevention and Relief

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360192

Additional Information

FEMA.gov/earthquake
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through FEMA, has announced a funding opportunity for the Fiscal Year 2025 under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance initiative. This program aims to provide a total of $1,314,350 in grants, with individual awards ranging from $100,000 to $300,000, to eligible nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education for the development of regional or national earthquake risk mitigation activities. The initiative emphasizes enhancing seismic safety and increasing risk awareness, while excluding construction and research-related costs, thereby reflecting FEMA's commitment to improving disaster resilience across communities. Applications must be submitted via the FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO) system by August 15, 2025, and interested parties can seek assistance through the FEMA GO Help Desk at 1-877-585-3242 or via email at femago@fema.dhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    femago@fema.dhs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    FY25.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Fiscal Year 2025, focusing on the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance. This initiative aims to provide $1,314,350 in funding through six awards ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education for developing regional or national earthquake risk mitigation activities. Key eligibility requirements include demonstrated capacity for earthquake risk reduction and an emphasis on collaboration with state and federal agencies. Activities funded under this program must enhance seismic safety and increase risk awareness but exclude construction and research-related costs. Applications must be submitted via the FEMA GO system by August 15, 2025, with ongoing support available from FEMA program offices. The program reflects FEMA’s commitment to reducing the impacts of earthquakes on communities nationwide, targeting improved disaster resilience through enhanced knowledge, training, and strategic planning.
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