Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) - Region 1

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program (RCPGP) provides funding to close known capability gaps, encourages innovative regional solutions to issues related to catastrophic incidents, and builds on existing regional preparedness efforts. The program supports the development and delivery of projects that address Community Lifelines, which are critical to managing catastrophic incidents. The program has the following objectives: • Close known preparedness capability gaps • Encourage innovative regional solutions to issues related to catastrophic incidents • Build on existing regional preparedness efforts Some examples of projects that have been funded under this program include: • Developing a regional logistics and supply chain strategy • Creating a regional pandemic preparedness framework • Establishing a program to develop, maintain, and improve regional resilient logistics and supply chain management processes • Developing a framework for a unified plan for long-term housing after a catastrophic event The program requires applicants to identify specific capability gaps and develop projects to address those gaps. The program also encourages applicants to consider the needs of socially vulnerable populations and involve representatives from the affected communities in the development and execution of the proposed project. The program has the following priorities: • Pandemic preparedness projects • Projects that address the needs of socially vulnerable populations • Projects that promote regional collaboration and coordination The program has a total funding amount of $1,200,000 and expects to fund approximately 20 projects. The program has a period of performance of 24 months, and applicants must submit their applications by July 16, 2021.