FEMA nehrp state assistance grant program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $282,649 Project Grant under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Earthquake State Assistance program (CFDA 97.082) to the Central United States Earthquake Consortium (Cusec), a non-profit organization focused on earthquake preparedness and mitigation. The award, effective September 1, 2024 through February 28, 2026, will enable Cusec to deliver comprehensive earthquake risk reduction services in the Memphis, Tennessee area. This includes providing earthquake preparedness training, hazard mitigation strategies, technical assistance, educational programs, and advanced imaging services to enhance community resilience and safety. Cusec has consistently received FEMA grant awards through the NEHRP State Assistance program, collaborating with state-level emergency management agencies to implement critical earthquake risk reduction initiatives across the central United States region.