May 2023 FEMA GO "Get Ready" Message for Stakeholders of the FEMA National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) State Assistance Grant Program

Dear Earthquake Program Managers:

The entire FEMA National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Team hopes that you all are doing well. Please allow this email to serve as a reminder to “Get Ready” for FEMA GO!

This message is the fourth FEMA GO “Get Ready” communications intended for applicants interested in applying for funding under the FEMA NEHRP State Assistance Grant Program.  As a reminder, all FY 2023 FEMA NEHRP applications submitted for funding under Multi-State and National Earthquake Assistance and Individual State Earthquake Assistance are due by 5:00 pm ET on June 7, 2023.

To review the previous FEMA GO “Get Ready” messages, please visit the NEHRP eBlast Archive section of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program’s State Assistance Program webpage.

*NEW* FEMA National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) Application Webinar

A new video is available to help those looking for guidance on applying for FY 2023 FEMA NEHRP Grant Funding in FEMA Grants Outcomes (FEMA GO). The video may be accessed here FEMA GO ISEA Application - YouTube.

After recording, a system flaw was found in FEMA GO in the Investment Justification category within the Attachments section. The system flaw requires applicants to upload a document to the Investment Justification attachment category to submit the application. Applicants must upload an additional or blank document to complete the application. 

Additional Resources

• FEMA Grants Outcomes- The website is a key resource to assist users in navigating FEMA GO.
• FEMA GO Startup Guide - Review the guide for step-by-step instructions for how to register in FEMA GO, log-in to the system, manage organizations and manage pending registrations.
• FEMA GO Startup Guide You Tube Video- View the companion video for step-by-step instruction for how to register in FEMA GO.
• gov - Contact SAM.gov for inquiries about registration, renewal or to make updates to a SAM.gov account.
• GSA Federal Service Desk  - Provides additional helpful resources about SAM.gov.
• If you are planning to apply for FEMA grant funds, you can review the PDF user guide Application and Subapplication Process or to view the YouTube video click here.

FEMA GO Help Desk

The FEMA GO Help Desk Support provides a direct point of contact for users experiencing technical issues with the system. The helpdesk’s hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time. In addition, you can call the FEMA GO Help Desk at 877-585-3242 and send an email to femago@fema.dhs.gov.

Upcoming Training Opportunities

The FEMA NEHRP Team invites you to visit the new NEHRP State Earthquake Assistance Workshop page to view and register for upcoming training for applicants specific to the 2023 funding opportunities. Registration for all training opportunities is free and available on FEMA.gov.

As always, if you have any questions specific to the FEMA NEHRP State Assistance Grant Program, please contact either Jon Foster, NEHRP Program Manager, at jonathon.foster@fema.dhs.gov, or Maigen Lawson, NEHRP Program Specialist, at maigen.lawson@fema.dhs.gov.