National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Multi-State and National Assistance (MSNEA) Grant Program

??The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance (MSNEA) grant program makes funds available 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. FEMA recognizes that earthquakes cannot be prevented, but their impacts on life, property, and the economy can be managed. The MSNEA grant program prioritizes reducing the risks to life and property from future earthquakes in the U.S. through the establishment and maintenance of an effective earthquake hazards reduction program.?

??Participation in this funding opportunity is restricted to those nonprofit organizations as defined by Title 2 C.F.R Section 200.1 and institutions of higher education as defined by Title 2 C.F.R Section 200.1, with a demonstrated capability and capacity to develop, promote and deliver national and/or multi-state seismic risk reduction activities and a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with staff and leadership at the highest levels of state and federal governments.?

Applications will be reviewed and scored by a national panel review comprised of personnel from FEMA. The FEMA Program Office will select professional and technical NEHRP subject matter experts to evaluate and select applicants for funding through a national panel review.

Fiscal year 2025: ??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 - Support for the annual earthquake preparedness drills (Shake Out) for individuals and communities. Fiscal year 2026: ??Develop and implement regional (multi-state) and/or national earthquake risk mitigation activities?