Open · DHS-26-MT-082-00-99 · CFDA 97.147 · Discretionary

Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance

Federal grant opportunity posted by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$1-$1M
Award range
Open
Status
4d
Days left
6
Expected awards

The verdict

Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance is an open discretionary opportunity from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA, offering $1 -- $1,000,000 across 6 expected awards. Applications close in 4 days.

$1-$1M
award range
Open
4 days left
6
expected awards
97.147
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance - is cataloged under number DHS-26-MT-082-00-99 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 97.147, posted by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 13, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $1,000,000. The agency has projected $1.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 6 awards. If the agency funds the expected 6 awards from the $1.5 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $251,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on August 14, 2026 - roughly 4 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$1 -- $1,000,000

Close Date

August 14, 2026

Posted

July 13, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$1,503,100

Expected Awards

6

Instrument

Grant

Description

The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) is a coordinating program for earthquake monitoring, research, implementation, education, and outreach activities developed and conducted by these four agencies: • Federal Emergency Management Agency• National Institute of Standards and Technology• National Science Foundation, and• U.S. Geological SurveyFEMA awards competitive grants to nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education that possess the critical skills necessary to develop and implement regional (multi-state) and/or national earthquake risk mitigation activities on behalf of states and territories participating in the FEMA NEHRP State Assistance program.This notice funds multi-state and national activities and is not intended to assist any one particular state or territory. Priorities include: Support for the Eastern and Western assistance regions; Support for Seismic Community Professional Development; Support for Business Sector Outreach; and Support for the annual earthquake preparedness drills (ShakeOut) for individuals and communities. All activities funded by the MSNEA grant program must be consistent with the NEHRP vision, mission, and strategic goals.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 12, 13, 20, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

FEMA GO Help Desk Phone: 1-877-585-3242 E-mail: femago@fema.dhs.goV

Key Dates

Posted July 13, 2026
Close Date August 14, 2026
Archive Date September 13, 2026
Last Updated July 13, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance", offered by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. It is associated with CFDA program 97.147. The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) is a coordinating program for earthquake monitoring, research, implementation, education, and outreach activities developed and conducted by t...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 14, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $1,000,000. Total estimated funding: $1,503,100. Expected number of awards: 6.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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