Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance (MSNEA)
Forecasted
Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance (MSNEA) supports nonprofits and higher education institutions in earthquake risk mitigation across states or nationwide to reduce risks to life and property.
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FEMA added the FY 2026 MSNEA funding opportunity link and replaced FY 2024 application materials with FY 2026 versions, including the checklist, budget tools, logic model, schedule, reporting form and work plan.
Funder: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application submission)
Funding Amounts: FY 2026: $1,503,100 total; $1–$1,000,000 per award; no match required
Summary: Competitive grants support nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions implementing multi-state or national earthquake risk mitigation activities.
Key Information: Projects must serve multiple states or a national audience, not one particular state or territory.
Description
Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance (MSNEA) is administered by FEMA through the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). It funds nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education with the critical skills to develop and implement regional, multi-state, or national earthquake risk mitigation activities on behalf of states and territories participating in FEMA’s NEHRP State Assistance program. The goal is to reduce risks to life and property from future earthquakes and strengthen earthquake risk reduction at national, state, and local levels.
Priorities include support for the Eastern and Western assistance regions, seismic community professional development, business-sector outreach, and annual ShakeOut earthquake preparedness drills for individuals and communities. All funded activities must align with NEHRP’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.
