FEMA nehrp state assistance grant program

This $250,000 Project Grant was awarded on September 1, 2024 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Earthquake State Assistance federal grant program (CFDA 97.082). The grant recipient, Federal Alliance For Safe Homes - FLASH, Inc., is a non-profit organization specializing in disaster safety and hazard mitigation, with a focus on earthquake risk reduction and preparedness.

The grant funding supports FLASH's comprehensive efforts to coordinate earthquake preparedness initiatives, conduct research, deliver educational outreach, and assist state and territorial governments in developing strategies to mitigate seismic risks. This work directly contributes to FEMA's broader goal of reducing potential losses and increasing community resilience in the face of earthquake-related hazards across the United States.