Fiscal Year 2026 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance
Mariano Almonte Grantor has posted this disaster & emergency grant for nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 14, 2026. It provides awards up to $1–$1M.
View & apply on Grants.govOpportunity 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 Survey
FEMA 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.
Who can apply
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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.
Funding
Agency contact
Mariano Almonte Grantor
FEMA GO Help Desk Phone: 1-877-585-3242 E-mail: femago@fema.dhs.goV
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