Completed application must be submitted no later than 11:59 PM ET, March 15, 2010.

The U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) maintain a high level of accountability and provide support and funding to maintain the readiness of the National Urban Search & Rescue Response System. The purpose of this funding opportunity is to establish yearly Cooperative Agreements with the 28 State and local emergency management Sponsoring Agencies currently designated by FEMA as members of the National Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) Response System. The Cooperative Agreement funding will assist the US&R Response System resources to be prepared for mission response and provide qualified personnel in support of Emergency Support Function-9 (ESF-9) activities under the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and the National Response Framework (NRF). Specifically, these Cooperative Agreements will provide a mechanism for distribution of Cooperative Agreement funding to prepare the 28 designated Task Forces for US&R disaster response, including response to incidents involving weapons of mass destruction (WMD) that would require a limited hazmat capability for the core structural collapse mission, National Special Security Events (NSSE) or other designated disasters or emergencies. US&R Task Force Sponsoring Agencies are directed to use the funding to meet the following objectives: provide task force administration and management, training, equipment cache procurement, and maintenance and storage. The distinct subject matter of this funding opportunity necessitates a thorough review of the official program guidance referenced at the URL provided in the contact section of this summary.

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Name: Catherine Deel

Department: US&R Program Office

Email: Catherine.deel@dhs.gov