This grant is designed to help states and territories with high earthquake risks improve their earthquake safety and resilience. It's part of a larger program that involves several federal agencies working together to reduce earthquake hazards. The grant can be used for activities like setting up earthquake safety programs and implementing safety measures at the state and local levels.
Who it's for: This grant is for states and territories in the U.S. that are at high or very high risk of earthquakes. They must be able to cover 25% of the project costs with non-federal funds, except for territories classified as 'Insular Areas' like the U.S. Virgin Islands, which are exempt from this requirement.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- State or territory not classified as high or very high seismic risk
- Inability to provide 25% non-federal cost share (unless an Insular Area)
- Proposed activities not aligned with NEHRP goals
What You May Need
- Proof of high or very high seismic risk classification
- Documentation of 25% non-federal cost share (if applicable)
- Detailed project proposal aligned with NEHRP goals
- State or territory government approval
- Budget plan
- Timeline for project implementation
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
Cautions
- Non-federal cost share required for most applicants
- Activities must align with NEHRP goals
- Limited to states and territories with high seismic risk
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants are states and territories in the U.S. classified as having a high or very high risk of earthquakes. These applicants must provide a 25% non-federal cost share, except for territories classified as 'Insular Areas' such as the U.S. Virgin Islands, which are exempt from this requirement. The program is open to all states and territories meeting these criteria, with no additional restrictions on applicant types.
Overview
This grant is for states and territories in the U.S. that are at high or very high risk of earthquakes. They must be able to cover 25% of the project costs with non-federal funds, except for territories classified as 'Insular Areas' like the U.S. Virgin Islands, which are exempt from this requirement.
Likely Disqualifiers
- State or territory not classified as high or very high seismic risk
- Inability to provide 25% non-federal cost share (unless an Insular Area)
- Proposed activities not aligned with NEHRP goals
Use of Funds
The funds can be used to establish and implement earthquake hazards reduction programs and activities that enhance earthquake safety, mitigation, and resilience at the state and local levels.
Total Program Funding
$2,346,900
Expected Awards
22
Cost Sharing
Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 13, 2026
- Deadline
- Aug 14, 2026(31 days)
- Archive Date
- Sep 13, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify state or territory's seismic risk classification
- Prepare documentation for 25% cost share (if applicable)
- Draft a project proposal aligned with NEHRP goals
- Secure necessary approvals from state or territory government
- Develop a detailed budget plan
- Create a project timeline
- Gather partnership agreements, if any