Earthquake Consortium (97.082)
Program
97.082 Earthquake Consortium
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Authorization
Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, as amended.
Program Number
97.082
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
The Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, as amended, directs the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to operate a program of grants and technical assistance to assist States to develop earthquake preparedness and response plans, prepare inventories and conduct seismic safety inspection of critical structures and lifelines, including the development of multi-State groups for such purposes.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
This program is non-competitive and restricted to certain specialized/qualified organizations designated by (FEMA). Project grants (cooperative agreements) enable the consortium to engage in earthquake mitigation activities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Nonprofit Organizations designated by FEMA. The program is currently restricted to the following entities and organizations: Central US Earthquake Consortium, Western States Seismic Policy Council, Northeast States Emergency Consortium, and Cascadia Region Earthquake Workgroup.
Beneficiary Eligibility
States, locals, tribes, U.S. Territories, and general public.
Credentials/Documentation
See 44 CFR, Part 13 for requirements. This program must follow requirements included in OMB Circulars A-110 and A-122.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Grants.gov.
Award Procedure
The program office within FEMA reviews the completed application package from the eligible applicants and issues the award.
Deadlines
None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Cooperative agreements may be renewed annually, but will be awarded as new cooperative agreements.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
One year.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Semi-annual performance reports and a final performance report to FEMA Headquarters, Attention: Assistance Officer.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular A-133. These audits are due to the cognizant Federal agency no later than nine months after the end of the grantee's fiscal year.
Records
In accordance with 44 CFR, Part 13, financial records, supporting documentation and all other pertinent records should be retained for at least three years after the grant has been closed.
Program Accomplishments
These consortia contribute to FEMA's mitigation goals of reducing deaths, injuries, damage to property and economic losses resulting from earthquakes. They work directly with public, private, professional, and research agencies and organizations that ultimately implement earthquake risk reduction programs (e.g., building code administrators, urban planners, elected officials, utility professionals, etc.). The consortium serves as a bridge between the Federal NEHRP agencies, and the organizations and individuals at the State and local level that translate policies into practice.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0711-0-1-453.
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 04 $750,000; FY 05 est $810,000; and FY 06 est $800,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$75,000 to $450,0000.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
44 CFR, Part 361, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Assistance to State and Local Governments and annual memorandum guidance issued by the FEMA Federal Insurance and Mitigation Directorate.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance and Mitigation Directorate, C/O 245 Murray Lane - Bldg. #410, Washington, DC 20523. Anita Vollmer, Telephone: (202) 646-2727.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
These multi-State groups have delivered education and training to community and State officials to develop seismic policies and share information to promote programs intended to reduce earthquake-related losses; and reduce the risk of loss of life, injuries, property losses and social and economic disruption that result from all hazards.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not applicable.
