Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 21 MT 082 04 01
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) - Region 4 grant is a discretionary FEMA funding opportunity under the Department of Homeland Security aimed at reducing earthquake-related losses in the United States. It sits within the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP), a long-standing federal effort that supports practical, implementation-focused work informed by earthquake science and engineering. In plain terms, the program is designed to help high-risk jurisdictions strengthen real-world earthquake mitigation capabilities and improve public and institutional awareness of seismic risk, with an emphasis on outcomes that can be measured.
This opportunity is tied directly to national preparedness and resilience priorities. The NOFO links the program to the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review mission area focused on strengthening national preparedness and resilience, and to Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), particularly the national preparedness goal of mitigation. It is also aligned with FEMA's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan by supporting Strategic Goal 1 (Build a Culture of Preparedness) and Strategic Goal 2 (Ready the Nation for Catastrophic Disasters). The overall expectation is that funded work will translate into clearer understanding of risk, stronger mitigation practices, and improved readiness for damaging seismic events.
Eligibility is narrow and is limited to state governments (CFDA 97.082), specifically those states and territories FEMA has determined to be at High to Very High earthquake risk. In addition to being in the eligible risk category, applicants generally must be able to meet a statutory 25 percent non-federal cost share requirement. An important exception applies to 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 for participation. This structure is intended to focus limited federal dollars on the places with the greatest seismic exposure while also ensuring participating governments invest their own resources in the work.
The funding instrument is a grant, categorized under "Other" as the funding activity type (with details clarified in the official notice). For this Region 4 posting, the award ceiling is listed as $71,327, with an anticipated total of 4 awards. The opportunity was created on April 30, 2021, and the original application deadline was June 15, 2021. The funding opportunity number is DHS 21 MT 082 04 01, which identifies the specific solicitation and region.
Project activities funded through ISEA must be consistent with NEHRP's vision, mission, goals, and FEMA program responsibilities (referenced as Appendix C in the NOFO). While the summary text does not list specific project types, it makes clear that FEMA expects supported activities to lead to a measurable enhancement of national seismic safety and earthquake risk awareness. That emphasis on measurable impact signals that proposals should be framed around concrete deliverables and outcomes, such as improved mitigation practices, stronger risk communication, or other implementable actions that can be tracked and demonstrated rather than purely exploratory or indirect efforts.Apply for DHS 21 MT 082 04 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 4" 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 $71,327.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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FY 2021 Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) - Region 4: FAQs
What is the FY 2021 Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) - Region 4 grant?
This is a discretionary FEMA grant opportunity under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security focused on reducing earthquake-related losses in the United States. It is part of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) and is intended to support practical, implementation-focused work that strengthens real-world earthquake mitigation capabilities and improves awareness of seismic risk.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The program is designed to help high-risk jurisdictions improve measurable earthquake mitigation outcomes. The expectation is that funded projects will lead to clearer understanding of risk, stronger mitigation practices, and improved readiness for damaging seismic events, with an emphasis on results that can be tracked and demonstrated.
Which federal program is ISEA connected to?
ISEA sits within NEHRP (the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program), a long-standing federal effort that supports work informed by earthquake science and engineering and geared toward implementation and real-world impact.
How does this opportunity align with national preparedness and resilience priorities?
The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) links ISEA to national priorities including the Quadrennial Homeland Security Review mission area focused on strengthening national preparedness and resilience, and Presidential Policy Directive 8 (PPD-8), particularly the national preparedness goal of mitigation.
How does the grant align with FEMA's Strategic Plan?
The opportunity is aligned with FEMA's 2018-2022 Strategic Plan by supporting Strategic Goal 1 (Build a Culture of Preparedness) and Strategic Goal 2 (Ready the Nation for Catastrophic Disasters).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments (CFDA 97.082). Only those states and territories that FEMA has determined to be at High to Very High earthquake risk are eligible for participation under this opportunity.
Is eligibility open to organizations other than state governments?
No. Based on the information provided, eligibility is narrow and limited to state governments in the High to Very High earthquake risk category identified by FEMA.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number referenced for eligibility is 97.082.
Is there a cost share or match 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. 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 for participation.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant.
What is the funding activity type?
The funding activity type is listed as "Other" (with additional details clarified in the official notice).
What is the award ceiling for the Region 4 posting?
The award ceiling listed for this Region 4 opportunity is $71,327.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates a total of 4 awards.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is DHS 21 MT 082 04 01.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on April 30, 2021.
What was the application deadline?
The original application deadline was June 15, 2021.
What kinds of projects does ISEA fund?
Project activities must be consistent with NEHRP's vision, mission, goals, and FEMA program responsibilities (referenced as Appendix C in the NOFO). While specific project types are not listed in the provided summary, FEMA expects supported activities to produce measurable enhancements in national seismic safety and earthquake risk awareness.
What does "measurable impact" mean in the context of this grant?
The program emphasizes outcomes that can be tracked and demonstrated. Proposals are expected to be framed around concrete deliverables and outcomes such as improved mitigation practices, stronger risk communication, or other implementable actions rather than purely exploratory or indirect efforts.
Does this opportunity focus more on research or implementation?
The description emphasizes practical, implementation-focused work informed by earthquake science and engineering, with an expectation of real-world actions and measurable results.
Why is eligibility restricted to High to Very High earthquake risk states and territories?
The structure is intended to focus limited federal dollars on jurisdictions with the greatest seismic exposure while also supporting improvements in mitigation capability and risk awareness where the need is highest.
What is the expected result of funded work?
Funded work is expected to translate into clearer understanding of seismic risk, stronger mitigation practices, and improved readiness for damaging seismic events, with outcomes that can be measured.
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