National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NEHRP)
(NEHRP) Earthquake Preparedness Grant Program
CSFA Number: 588-40-0456
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (588)
Agency Identification
588
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
NEHRP seeks to mitigate earthquake losses in the United States through basic and directed research and implementation activities in the fields of earthquake science and engineering.
Federal Authorization
Section 7704 (a)(2)(B) and (b)(2)(A) (i) of the National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (42 U.S.C. ยง 7704). Public Law No.115-307, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2018.
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
The program prioritizes reducing the risks to life and property from future earthquakes in the United States through the establishment and maintenance of an effective earthquake hazards reduction program. The program objectives are: 1.Improve understanding of earthquake processes and impacts. 2.Develop cost-effective measures to reduce earthquake impacts on individuals, the built environment, and society-at-large. 3.Improve the earthquake resilience of communities nationwide.
UGA Program Terms
Only local governments and multi-state organizations identified by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) that incur expenses to cover the costs of planning and other related public safety initiatives intended to reduce risk from earthquakes are eligible for funding.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Local unit of government, and multi-state organizations
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Public Safety
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
Local governments must submit an application to the agency upon request. Applicants for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) will not receive a grant agreement until their application has been reviewed, approved and funding for the grant has been allocated. Grant agreements are distributed after the beginning of the state fiscal year, July 1, due to the need to determine obligation amounts and the release of state funding figures.
Application Procedures
Local governments must submit an application to the agency upon request. Applicants for the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) will not receive a grant agreement until their application has been reviewed, approved and funding for the grant has been allocated. Grant agreements are distributed after the beginning of the state fiscal year, July 1, due to the need to determine obligation amounts and the release of state funding figures.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Applications reviewed by IEMA, Preparedness Section of the Division
Award Procedures
Applicants are notified of grant award once approved by the IEMA Preparedness Grants Sect
Deadlines
The application deadline for NEHRP is determined annually by IEMA.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
To be determined annually
Uses and Restrictions
N/A
Reports
Quarterly reports are required during period of performance once grant agreement is fully-executed.
Audits
Audit Certifications will be required annually through the GATA portal.
Account Identification
N/A
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Varies annually
Program Accomplishments
Public safety initiatives intended to prevent and plan for risks associated with catastrophic earthquakes.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
IEMA, 2200 South Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield IL 62703
Headquarters Office
IEMA, 2200 South Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield IL 62703
Program Website
https://www2.illinois.gov/iema/ITTF/Pages/NEHRP.aspx
Example Projects
Projects will vary annually. The funding is used to plan and prepare for risks associated with catastrophic earthquakes.
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2019 : $30,934
FY 2020 : $48,432
FY 2021 : $61,011
FY 2022 : $62,772
FY 2023 : $62,496
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| 22EQCUSEC | Central United States Earthquake Consortium | 07/01/2022 | 07/31/2024 | 62,772 |
| 23EQCUSEC | Central United States Earthquake Consortium | 08/01/2023 | 01/01/2025 | 57,496 |