Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance
About This Grant
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 non-competitive, grants to eligible states and territories with high to very high seismic risks to fund one or more of the following allowable activities. The purpose is to support the establishment of earthquake hazards reduction programming and the implementation of earthquake safety, mitigation, and resilience activities at the state and local level.In accordance with this Individual State Earthquake Assistance (ISEA) NOFO, funds available to eligible states and territories classified as having a high or very high risk of earthquakes. Participation in this funding opportunity is limited to states and territories that can provide a statutory non-federal cost share of 25%. However, the cost share requirement does not apply to territories classified as "Insular Areas," such as the U.S. Virgin Islands, which are still eligible to participate in the program.All activities funded by the ISEA grant program must be consistent with the NEHRP vision, mission, and strategic goals.
Grant Summary
Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance is a Department of Homeland Security - FEMA grant providing $50K to $963K. Applications are due 2026-08-14 (closing in 29 days). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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How to Apply
$50K–$963K
2026-08-14
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Department of Homeland Security - FEMA before the deadline.
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Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance?
Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance is offered by Department of Homeland Security - FEMA and is generally open to eligible organizations. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance provide?
Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance provides between $50K and $963K per award from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance deadline?
Applications for Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance are due 2026-08-14 (closing in 29 days). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Department of Homeland Security - FEMA, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance?
To apply for Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Department of Homeland Security - FEMA.
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