Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) a $275,043 Project Grant under the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Earthquake State Assistance program (CFDA 97.082) effective September 1, 2025, with completion targeted for February 28, 2027. EERI delivers comprehensive technical guidance, education, research support, and coordination services designed to advance earthquake risk reduction objectives across the United States. The organization serves as a critical bridge between federal agencies, state and local authorities, and the earthquake engineering research community to enhance preparedness, mitigation, and post-earthquake response capabilities.

The award funds EERI's deliverables including organization and facilitation of major symposia and programming at annual conferences, development of cross-disciplinary research agendas, publication of reconnaissance data, and coordination of tabletop exercises to enhance post-earthquake investigation capabilities. Current initiatives include convening seismic community partners for a full-day workshop and exercise at the 13th U.S. National Conference on Earthquake Engineering scheduled for July 2026 in Portland, Oregon, designed to increase awareness of updated post-earthquake investigation plans and improve community readiness. All products and services are made publicly available through EERI's website and the Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure (NHERI) platform, directly benefiting scientific researchers, practitioners, policymakers, emergency managers, and communities in high-risk seismic regions.