Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 16 MT 041 06 01
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) - Region 6 grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number DHS 16 MT 041 06 01) is a discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through FEMA. It is part of CFDA 97.041 and is intended to strengthen and sustain state dam safety programs by supporting both the ongoing operation and the continued improvement of those programs. In practical terms, the opportunity is designed to help states maintain the legal, technical, and administrative capabilities needed to oversee dams within their jurisdictions and to reduce the risk of dam failures that could threaten lives, property, and critical infrastructure.
The core purpose of the NDSP is to support state governments in developing and maintaining statutory dam safety programs. That includes helping states carry out the kinds of precautionary activities that keep dams safe over time, such as program administration, technical capacity-building, planning, and other state-level actions that contribute to effective dam safety oversight. The emphasis is on enabling states to operate a functioning dam safety program and to take proactive measures rather than waiting for problems to develop into emergencies.
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to state governments, reflecting the program's focus on reinforcing state-led dam safety frameworks. The opportunity is labeled for Region 6, indicating it is organized within FEMA's regional structure, but the broader NDSP approach is to provide support across participating states so they can carry out consistent, reliable dam safety activities aligned with statutory responsibilities.
The application closing date listed for this funding round was July 11, 2016, with the opportunity created on May 4, 2016. FEMA anticipated making 51 awards under this posting. The award ceiling is listed as 0, which typically signals that the posting is not defining a single maximum award amount in the notice itself and that final award sizes may depend on program-specific allocation formulas, available appropriations, or other FEMA determinations for that year. The funding instrument is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other," which often indicates the work supported can span multiple types of programmatic and administrative functions tied to dam safety rather than a single narrow project type.
Overall, this grant opportunity is best understood as a program support mechanism that helps states keep their dam safety programs functional, current, and capable. By underwriting the development and maintenance of these programs, FEMA aims to reduce dam-related risks and support precautionary steps that protect communities and infrastructure from the consequences of dam incidents or failures.Apply for DHS 16 MT 041 06 01
- The Department of Homeland Security - FEMA in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) - Region 6" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.041.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-05-04.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2016-07-11. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 51 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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FY 2016 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) - Region 6 (DHS 16 MT 041 06 01) FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 National Dam Safety Program (NDSP) - Region 6 discretionary grant offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA. The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS 16 MT 041 06 01, and it is associated with CFDA 97.041.
Which federal agency is offering the funding?
The grant is offered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
What is the main purpose of the NDSP grant?
The core purpose is to strengthen and sustain state dam safety programs by supporting both ongoing operations and continued improvement. The program is intended to help states maintain the legal, technical, and administrative capabilities needed to oversee dams and reduce the risk of dam failures that could threaten lives, property, and critical infrastructure.
What kinds of activities does this grant support?
Based on the description provided, the grant supports state-level dam safety program needs such as program administration, technical capacity-building, planning, and other actions that contribute to effective dam safety oversight. The emphasis is on proactive, precautionary program activities rather than waiting for issues to become emergencies.
Is the funding meant for emergency response to a dam failure?
The opportunity is described as supporting proactive measures and ongoing program operations and improvements. It is framed around prevention and sustained oversight rather than emergency response.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments. This reflects the program's focus on reinforcing state-led statutory dam safety frameworks.
Does "Region 6" change who can apply?
The opportunity is labeled for Region 6 within FEMA's regional structure. The provided information does not specify additional eligibility beyond state governments, but it indicates the posting is organized within FEMA's regional framework.
What does CFDA 97.041 mean for this grant?
CFDA 97.041 is the program listing identifier associated with this opportunity, indicating it falls under the National Dam Safety Program funding stream.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a grant, and it is described as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as "Other," which typically indicates the funded work can span multiple programmatic and administrative functions tied to dam safety, rather than a single narrowly defined project type.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 4, 2016.
What was the application deadline?
The application closing date for this funding round was July 11, 2016.
How many awards did FEMA anticipate making?
FEMA anticipated making 51 awards under this posting.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is listed as 0. This typically signals that the notice does not define a single maximum award amount and that final award sizes may depend on allocation formulas, available appropriations, or other FEMA determinations for that year.
Is this grant focused on maintaining existing dam safety programs, improving them, or both?
Both. The opportunity is specifically described as supporting ongoing operation (to keep programs functional) and continued improvement (to keep them current and capable).
How does this grant reduce dam-related risk?
It reduces risk indirectly by helping states sustain the statutory, legal, technical, and administrative capabilities needed for reliable dam safety oversight, which supports precautionary actions and consistent program performance across time.
What is the overall goal FEMA is trying to accomplish through this funding?
FEMA's goal is to support states in maintaining effective dam safety programs so they can reduce the likelihood and potential consequences of dam incidents or failures that could impact communities, property, and critical infrastructure.
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