Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 21 MT 082 05 01
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) - Region 5 opportunity is a discretionary FEMA grant under the Department of Homeland Security that supports the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). The purpose of the program is to reduce earthquake-related losses in the United States by funding targeted activities tied to earthquake science, engineering, and practical implementation work that improves readiness and reduces risk. At a high level, the grant is meant to move states from planning and awareness into measurable action that strengthens seismic safety and increases public and institutional understanding of earthquake risk.
This funding aligns with several national and FEMA policy frameworks. It supports the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review mission area focused on strengthening national preparedness and resilience, and it advances the national preparedness goal of mitigation as laid out in Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8). It also connects directly to the FEMA 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 practical terms, FEMA is signaling that funded projects should not be isolated one-off efforts; they should reinforce broader preparedness and mitigation outcomes that can be tracked and communicated.
Eligibility is limited and risk-based. Only state governments (CFDA 97.082) in states and territories FEMA has identified as being at High to Very High earthquake risk can participate in the NEHRP State Assistance program and, by extension, this ISEA funding opportunity. In addition, applicants must be able to meet the statutory cost-share requirement: a 25 percent non-federal match. The main exception is for certain territories classified as Insular Areas (Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands), which are not subject to the cost-share requirement if they are otherwise eligible to participate. This structure is intended to concentrate limited federal dollars where seismic risk is greatest while ensuring the applicant has meaningful financial commitment to the work.
Funded activities must be consistent with NEHRP vision, mission, goals, and FEMA program responsibilities as described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), including the referenced Appendix C. The program places emphasis on outcomes that can be measured, with the expectation that projects will lead to a demonstrable improvement in national seismic safety and earthquake risk awareness. While the summary does not list specific allowable project types, the language strongly implies support for state-level initiatives that translate earthquake research and best practices into preparedness, mitigation, outreach, planning, training, or other implementation-oriented actions that reduce vulnerability and improve resilience.
For this specific listing, the opportunity number is DHS 21 MT 082 05 01, with a creation date of April 30, 2021 and an original closing date of June 15, 2021. The award ceiling is $61,011, and FEMA expected to make 2 awards for Region 5 under this announcement. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other" (with additional clarification referenced in the full NOFO).Apply for DHS 21 MT 082 05 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 5" 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 $61,011.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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FY 2021 Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) - Region 5: FAQs
1) What is the FY 2021 Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) - Region 5 opportunity?
It is a discretionary FEMA grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that supports the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). The program funds targeted state-level activities tied to earthquake science, engineering, and real-world implementation intended to reduce earthquake-related losses in the United States.
2) What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is to reduce earthquake-related losses by funding work that improves readiness and reduces risk. The emphasis is on moving from planning and awareness into measurable action that strengthens seismic safety and increases public and institutional understanding of earthquake risk.
3) Which federal program does this funding support?
This opportunity supports NEHRP (National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program) through FEMA state assistance funding.
4) What kinds of outcomes does FEMA expect from funded projects?
FEMA expects outcomes that can be measured and communicated. Projects should produce demonstrable improvements in national seismic safety and earthquake risk awareness, rather than being isolated, one-off efforts.
5) How does this grant align with national preparedness and FEMA policy frameworks?
The opportunity aligns with multiple frameworks described in the summary: the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review mission area focused on strengthening national preparedness and resilience; the Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8) national preparedness goal area of mitigation; and the FEMA 2018-2022 Strategic Plan, specifically Strategic Goal 1 (Build a Culture of Preparedness) and Strategic Goal 2 (Ready the Nation for Catastrophic Disasters).
6) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments (CFDA 97.082) in states and territories identified by FEMA as having High to Very High earthquake risk and therefore able to participate in the NEHRP State Assistance program (which this ISEA opportunity supports).
7) Are local governments, tribes, universities, or nonprofits eligible to apply directly?
Based on the information provided, eligibility is limited to state governments (CFDA 97.082) in eligible high-risk states and territories. No other applicant types are listed as eligible in the summary provided.
8) What is the cost-share or match requirement?
Applicants must be able to meet a statutory cost-share requirement of a 25 percent non-federal match.
9) Are there any exceptions to the 25 percent cost-share requirement?
Yes. Certain territories classified as Insular Areas (Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and the U.S. Virgin Islands) are not subject to the cost-share requirement if they are otherwise eligible to participate.
10) Why is eligibility described as limited and risk-based?
The structure is intended to focus limited federal dollars on states and territories where seismic risk is greatest, while also requiring meaningful applicant commitment through the non-federal cost share (with the insular area exception noted).
11) What types of activities can be funded?
Funded activities must be consistent with the NEHRP vision, mission, and goals, and with FEMA program responsibilities as described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), including referenced Appendix C. The summary does not list specific allowable project types, but it implies support for state-level initiatives that translate earthquake research and best practices into preparedness, mitigation, outreach, planning, training, or other implementation-oriented actions that reduce vulnerability and improve resilience.
12) Do projects need to be tied to a specific FEMA document or guidance?
Yes. The summary states that projects must be consistent with the NOFO requirements and referenced materials, including Appendix C.
13) Does FEMA prefer implementation over planning?
The program is described as aiming to move states from planning and awareness into measurable action. That indicates a preference for efforts that result in tangible, trackable improvements rather than remaining only at the planning stage.
14) What is the opportunity number for this grant?
The opportunity number is DHS 21 MT 082 05 01.
15) What are the key dates for this funding opportunity?
The creation date is April 30, 2021, and the original closing date is June 15, 2021.
16) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $61,011.
17) How many awards did FEMA expect to make for Region 5 under this announcement?
FEMA expected to make 2 awards for Region 5 under this announcement.
18) What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is a grant.
19) What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," with additional clarification referenced in the full NOFO.
20) Is this opportunity competitive or formula-based?
It is described as a discretionary FEMA grant, which indicates it is not a formula entitlement in the summary provided.
21) What does CFDA 97.082 mean in this context?
In the summary provided, CFDA 97.082 is used to identify the eligible applicant type as state governments participating in the NEHRP State Assistance program for high to very high earthquake risk states and territories.
22) What is the overall program emphasis for FEMA and NEHRP in this opportunity?
The emphasis is on measurable, outcome-driven activities that improve seismic safety and earthquake risk awareness, aligned with broader national preparedness and mitigation priorities rather than isolated activities.
23) Where are the detailed requirements for allowable activities and expectations described?
The summary indicates the detailed requirements are described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), including referenced Appendix C.
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