HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6h - Authorization to Accept Federal Emergency Managment Agency Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Item 6h
Department: Fire
Cost Center: 8503
For Agenda of: 10/21/2025
Placement: Consent
Estimated Time: N/A
FROM: Todd Tuggle, Fire Chief
Prepared By: Nicole Vert, Business Analyst
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO ACCEPT FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT
RECOMMENDATION
1. Authorize the Fire Department to accept the award from Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant in the amount of $60,240.00
(Attachment A); and
2. Authorize the City Manager, or their designee, to execute the grant documents and
approve the budget changes necessary to appropriate the grant amount upon
acceptance of the grant award.
POLICY CONTEXT
The City of San Luis Obispo’s Financial Management Manual, Section 740 - Grant
Management Policy states that Council will approve all grant applications in excess of
$5,000 and delegate receipt and contract execution to the City Manager.
DISCUSSION
State, federal, and non-profit grants are occasionally offered to assist local governments
with the financial impacts associated with daily operations and/or mandated programs.
The Fire Department actively seeks out these opportunities to enhance the effectiveness
of the Department while increasing fiscal sustainability for the City. A recent grant
opportunity was identified, which is in line with these goals and addresses a current need
for the City: the FEMA Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 FP&S program1. The FY 2024 grant
applications opened on May 23, 2025, and closed July 3, 2025. Due to the very short time
frame within which a grant application needed to be prepared and submitted , Council
authority for the application was not able to be obtained prior to the application deadline.
However, to preserve the City’s ability to apply and potentially receive funds through this
program, the Fire Department submitted an application and is n ow seeking confirmation
from Council that the award should be accepted. If not approved, the application will be
withdrawn and the award declined. The deadline for grant acceptance is October 24th.
1 FEMA FP&S Grant Website: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/safety-
awards/documents
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Item 6h
The Federal FP&S Grants are one of three grant programs within the Assistance to
Firefighters Grants (AFG) that focus on enhancing the safety of the public and firefighters
with respect to fire and fire-related hazards. The AFG Program accomplishes this goal by
providing direct financial assistance to eligible f ire departments for fire prevention
programs and firefighter health and safety programs.
Among the five basic homeland security missions noted in the Department of Homeland
Security’s Quadrennial Homeland Security Review, the FP&S Program supports the goal
to Strengthen National Preparedness and Resilience. The objectives of the FP&S
program are to reduce community wildfire risk through assessments, education, tools and
fuel reduction. For federal FY 2024, Congress appropriated $32,400,000 in funding for
FP&S and is projecting to award grants to 100 applicants.
The FP&S grant application (Attachment B) seeks funding to strengthen the City of San
Luis Obispo’s wildfire resilience by increasing capacity, public awareness, and code
compliance, in direct alignment with CAL FIRE’s updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone
(FHSZ) designations. Recognizing the growing wildfire risk within the City’s expanded
Fire Hazard Severity Zones, the proposed grant-funded project adopts a comprehensive
approach that integrates staff training, expanded assessment efforts, targeted public
education, and rigorous evaluation to achieve lasting impact.
This approach supports FEMA’s FY 2024 Fire Prevention & Safety program priorities and
positions San Luis Obispo to reduce the threat of wildfire-related injury, loss of life, and
property damage in one of California’s most vulnerable wildland urban interface
communities.
Previous Council or Advisory Body Action
On May 21, 2024, the City Council authorized the fire department to apply for an FP&S
Program grant to purchase personal protection equipment (PPE) for fire preven tion staff
and authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute the grant documents and
approve the budget changes necessary upon notification that the grant had been
awarded.
Public Engagement
This item is on the agenda for the October 21, 2025 City Council meeting and will follow
all required postings and notifications. The public will have an opportunity to comment on
this item at or before the meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The California Environmental Quality Act does not apply to the recommended action in
this report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines
Sec. 15378. If the work associated with the grant funding requires environmental review,
staff will not proceed with the project until a review has been completed.
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Item 6h
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: No Budget Year: 2025-26
Funding Identified: Yes
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding
Sources
Total Budget
Available
Current
Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual
Ongoing
Cost
General Fund $ $2,868.58 $ $
State
Federal $57,371.42
Fees
Other:
Total $ $60,240.00 $ $
If the Fire Department were to receive funding from the FP&S Program, the City would
have to match the Federal grant funds equal to 5%. The total package requested is
$60,240.00 and if fully funded would result in $57,671.42 grant funding from FEMA and
require a match from the city of $2,868.58. The Fire Departmen t will absorb this match
requirement within the existing operating budget for FY 2025-26.
ALTERNATIVES
Council could direct staff to decline the AFG program award offer. Without the
awarded grant funds, the Fire Department will have less resources available to provide
staff training and education to the public regarding fire prevention needs in the City.
ATTACHMENTS
A- FEMA FP&S Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Application
B- FP&S Award Notification
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Vert, Nicole
From:FEMA GO <no-reply@fema.dhs.gov>
Sent:Wednesday, September 24, 2025 12:29 PM
To:Vert, Nicole
Cc:Daniel, Josh; Vert, Nicole; hposchma@slocity.org; Blattler, James
Subject:Award Notification (Application Number: EMW-2024-FP-00527)
Dear Nicole,
Congratulations! Your grant application submitted under the Grant Programs Directorate's Fiscal Year
(FY) 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant has been approved for award.
Please use the FEMA GO system at https://go.fema.gov to accept or decline your award. Please note that
you will have thirty (30) days from the date of this award notification to either accept or decline the
award, and that the award must be accepted or declined by an Authorized Organization Representative
(AOR) within the FEMA GO system. Instructions for registering within the system and becoming an AOR
are available at https://www.fema.gov/gmm-training-resources.
Once you are in the system and made an AOR for your organization, your home page will be the first
screen you see. You will see a section entitled My Grants. In this section, please select the award
acceptance link for EMW-2024-FP-00527 under Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S)
Grant. View your award package and indicate your acceptance or declination of award. If you wish to
accept your grant, you should do so immediately. When you have finished, we recommend printing your
award package for your records.
If you have questions on using the FEMA GO system, please reach out to the FEMA GO Help Desk (1-877-
585-3242). For programmatic questions about your grant, please reach out to the AFG Helpdesk
(firegrants@fema.dhs.gov / 1-866-274-0960).
Sincerely,
Grants Management Branch
Fire Prevention and Safety
Department of Homeland Security / FEMA
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System for Award Management (SAM.gov) profile
Please identify your organization to be associated with this application.
All organization information in this section will come from the System for Award Management (SAM) profile for
that organization.
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Information current from SAM.gov as of:09/07/2025
UEI-EFT:VCUGK243NQ71
DUNS (includes DUNS+4):098992407
Employer Identification Number (EIN):956000781
Organization legal name:CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Organization (doing business as) name:CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Mailing address:990 PALM ST SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401-3219
Physical address:990 PALM ST SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401-3219
Is your organization delinquent on any federal debt?N
SAM.gov registration status:Active as of 03/05/2025
We have reviewed our bank account information on our SAM.gov profile to ensure it is up to date
Applicant information
Please provide the following additional information about the applicant.
Applicant name City of San Luis Obispo
Main address of location impacted by this grant
Main address 1 2160 Santa Barbara
Main address 2
City San Luis Obispo
State/territory CA
Zip code 93401
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Zip extension 5240
In what county/parish is your organization physically
located? If you have more than one station, in what
county/parish is your main station located?
San Luis Obispo
Applicant characteristics
The FP&S (Fire Prevention and Safety) program intends to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters
with respect to fire and fire-related hazards by assisting fire prevention programs and supporting firefighter
health and safety research and development. Grant funds are available in two activities: Fire Prevention and
Safety Activity and Research and Development Activity. Please review the Notice of Funding Opportunity for
information on available categories within each activity area and for more information on the evaluation
process and conditions of award.
Please provide the following additional information about your organization.
Activity:Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S)
Applicant type:Fire Department/Fire District
What kind of organization do you represent?All Paid/Career
Do you currently report to the National Fire Incident
Reporting System (NFIRS)? You will be required to
report to NFIRS for the entire period of the grant.
Yes
Please enter your FDIN/FDID.40060
Operating budget
What is your organization's operating budget for programs that enhance the safety of the public and
firefighters with respect to fire and fire-related hazards (including fire prevention, fire code enforcement,
fire/arson investigation, wildfire prevention, and firefighter health and safety research and development)?
Please include costs (e.g., personnel, maintenance of apparatus, equipment, facilities, utility costs, purchasing
expendable items, etc.) for the current (at the time of application) fiscal year, as well as the previous two fiscal
years.
Current fiscal year:
2025
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Please explain the applicant's need for financial assistance to carry out the proposed project(s). Provide detail
about the applicant's total operating budget, including a high-level breakdown of the budget. Describe the
applicant's inability to address financial needs without federal assistance. Discuss other actions the applicant
has taken to meet their needs. Include information on efforts to obtain funding elsewhere and how similar
projects have been funded in the past.
The City of San Luis Obispo’s main revenue source is sales tax. Recently the City forecast anticipates
expenses out pacing revenue by late 2025 which will force cuts across all departments. During budget
development for the next fiscal year no increases were permitted, forcing the department to absorb
cost increases in essential operating categories by reducing expenditures in other programmatic
functions. Furthermore, in anticipation of the budget shortfall, departments have been asked to reduce
budgets by five percent. The City is still in the recovery process from a Presidentially Declared
Disaster created by severe 2023 winter storms. The storms had a significant effect on all city services
and fiscal impact from the storms is estimated at $45,000,000 severely impacting future spending. In
addition to the City’s recovery from the January 2023 storms, the State’s Public Employee Pension
Fund (CALPERS) took a substantial hit during the Great Recession which created an unfunded
pension liability crisis. To navigate through the crisis, CALPERS reduced its anticipated rate of return
on investments and subsequently increased the employer contributions to the fund. Prior to the
CALPERS unfunded pension liability crisis, and storm recovery costs the Fire Department was not
sufficiently funded to meet public education and awareness programs, training demands, replace
critical life safety equipment, including personal protective equipment, medical equipment, and radios
communications equipment. The storm recovery has further hampered the department’s ability to
fund critical training. The Fire Department’s budget is only 10 percent higher than the department’s
budget in fiscal year 2008-2009; this is without any inflation adjustments. If adjusting to inflation the
department’s current budget is 4.5 percent lower that the budget in 2008-09. The Department’s
emergency response non-staffing budget was reduced, decreasing monies for items such as training,
rescue equipment, hose, safety supplies, medical supplies, personal protective equipment, fire
apparatus, and training. Other City Departments and programs are similarly positioned. The need far
outweighs the available resources.
In cases of demonstrated economic hardship, and upon the request of the grant applicant, the FEMA
Administrator may grant an Economic Hardship Waiver. Is it your organization's intent to apply for an
Economic Hardship Waiver?
No
Other funding sources
This fiscal year, are you receiving Federal funding from any other grant program for the same purpose for
which you are applying for this grant?
No
This fiscal year, are you receiving Federal funding from any other grant program regardless of purpose?
Fiscal Year Operating budget
2025 $18,957,780.00
2024 $15,548,424.00
2023 $14,672,304.00
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Yes
Please provide an explanation for other funding sources in the space provided below.
Currently we have two active FEMA grants, EMW-2023-FP-00320 for Personal Protection Equipment,
EMW-2022-FG-08062 to train Emergency Medical Technicians to the Paramedic level, with a recent
amendment to purchase self-contained breathing apparatus. This is not listed under the percentage of
declared operating budget above because the grant related training is not built within the operating
budget but incurs unbudgeted costs that are reimbursed through the AFG project.
Community description
Please provide the following additional information about the community your organization serves.
What type of community does your organization serve?
Suburban
What is the permanent resident population of your first due response zone/jurisdiction served?
49757
Please describe your organization and/or community that you serve.
San Luis Obispo City Fire Department is a career fire department with six (6) non-safety prevention
staff plus 49 suppression personnel and 4 fire stations that protect a city of some 13.2 square miles in
an area that has 4,000 acres of designated open space with 53 miles of trails that make up a green belt
with dense vegetation and heavy fuels that surround the City as well as a number of structural
challenges. These include an increase in building heights, old un-reinforced masonry buildings (fifth
oldest community in California), an ever-increasing mix of commercial, retail, and residential
buildings, and a downtown that has been actively under reconstruction for the past several years. We
currently protect a population of approximately 49,000 people; however peak-time, business-day
population in the City is routinely more than 100,000 as we are the County government operations
center and business center. The City is a popular year-round tourist destination with over 1,400,000
visitors annually and has a seasonal increase in population of approximately 20,000 during the
academic school year. Our department also provides fire and emergency medical services (EMS)
protection for California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly), which sits just
outside the city limits but adds over 22,000 students and staff to our service population, including
8,435 on-campus student residents. The City has not been immune to the unhoused crisis that exists
throughout the state. This population takes shelter in places exposed to the elements. In the absence
of adequate shelter, individuals experiencing homelessness often resort to makeshift fires for warmth
inadvertently increasing the risk of wildfires from being improperly managed. The community of San
Luis Obispo is highly engaged in setting priorities for the City of San Luis Obispo. One priority
frequently stressed is fiscal sustainability as a major city goal which requires the fire department to
operate on limited budgets. Another priority continues to be the preservation and use of open space,
which requires the fire department to have to ability to serve community members who encounter
emergency situations in remote locations and prepare for and battle wildland fires in the urban
interface. We provide all-hazards emergency response to the City and Cal Poly including response to:
all out-of-hospital medical emergencies, structure fires, wildland fires, hazardous material releases,
technical rescues, structural collapse, active shooters, and all natural or human caused disasters. The
City of San Luis Obispo is the largest community neighboring the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant
(NPP) and is located inside the emergency planning and evacuation zone for the NPP. The department
provides mutual aid to the nuclear power plant emergencies. San Luis Obispo is geographically
isolated from the mutual aid resources of metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles and San Jose by at
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least three hours. Sustained self-reliance is vital to our all-hazards mission in the community and
region.
Grant request details
Grand total: $60,240.00
Program area: Fire prevention and safety
Project
WUI Education and Awareness
project questions
Project: WUI Education and
Awareness San Luis Obispo
Wildfire Risk Reduction
Initiative
$60,240.00
Activity: Wildfire Risk Reduction $60,240.00
Please provide the following information about the
project you want funded.
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Project name San Luis Obispo
Wildfire Risk Reduction
Initiative
Is this a national-level
project, with national
impact and national
dissemination?
No
Is this project a regional
request? A regional
request provides a direct
regional and/or local
benefit beyond your
organization. You may
apply for a regional
request on behalf of your
organization and any
number of other
participating eligible
organizations within your
region.
No
Who is the target audience for the planned project?
Geographic Area
What is the estimated
size of the target
audience?
49244
How was this target
audience determined?
Formal Assessment
Please provide a brief
synopsis of the proposed
project and then identify
the specific goals and
objectives of your project.
The project is a
targeted wildfire risk
reduction initiative in
response to the CAL
FIRE’s recently updated
Fire Hazard Severity
Zone (FHSZ) maps.
These reclassifications
bring new defensible
space and hazard
mitigation
requirements under
local code, but
widespread public
awareness and
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compliance remain
limited. The aim is to
increase both
awareness of and
compliance with the
City’s defensible Space
Code through two key
components. The first
is expanded training for
fire inspectors and
enforcement personnel,
to enhance capacity
during high-risk
seasons and improve
consistency in field
assessments. The
second is a citywide
public education
campaign tailored to
both residents and
businesses, providing
actionable guidance on
wildfire preparedness
and defensible space
requirements specific
to their risk zone.
Together, these efforts
are designed to build a
more informed and fire-
adapted community.
The project’s outcome
an increase in
compliance with
defensible space
requirements.
Please explain your
experience and ability in
developing and
conducting (i.e., timely
and satisfactory project
completion) past fire
prevention and safety
projects. Additionally,
please demonstrate the
experience and expertise
you have in managing
the type of project you
are proposing.
San Luis Obispo City
Fire and Emergency
Services has
successfully managed
several state and
federal grant awards in
the past and is aware of
the administrative work
that is required if
successful. FEMA
conducted a desk
review on grant EMW-
2022-FG-08062 and
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determined it is
progressing according
to the authorized
statement of work and
follows FEMA
guidelines and federal
regulations for the AFG
program. If this grant
request were to be
awarded, SLOFD would
ensure that all
regulations were
followed, and the
project is implemented
and followed as
intended.
Sustainability: Is it your organization's intent to
deliver this program after the grant performance
period? If so, how will the overall activity be
sustained and what are the long-term benefits?
Examples of sustainable projects can be illustrated
through the long-term benefits derived from the
delivery of the project, the presence of non-federal
partners likely to continue the effort, or the
demonstrated long-term commitment of the applicant.
SLOFD will complete the project prior to the end
of the grant performance period. The department
will develop strategies to ensure the long-term
sustainability and continuity of operations
beyond the grant period. Consider factors such
as budgeting for continuing education, staff
training and succession planning, technology
upgrades, and contingency planning for
emergencies or unforeseen disruptions. The
benefits from the project will continue long after
the close of the grant performance period.
Narrative
The narrative statements must provide all the
information necessary for you to justify your needs
and for FEMA to make an award decision. A panel of
peer reviewers will evaluate the applications by using
the narrative statements below to determine the
worthiness of the request for an award. Please
ensure that your narrative clearly addresses each of
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the following evaluation criteria elements to the best
of your ability with detailed but concise information.
You may either type your narrative statements in the
spaces provided below or create the text in your word
processing system and then copy it into the
appropriate spaces provided below. Please note the
narrative block does not allow for formatting. Do not
type your narrative using only capital letters.
Additionally, do not include tables, special fonts (i.e.,
quote marks, bullets, etc.), or graphs. Please review
the Notice of Funding Opportunity for additional
narrative details.
Commitment to
Mitigation: Fire
Department applicants
that can demonstrate
their commitment and
proactive posture to
reducing fire risk will
receive higher
consideration. Applicants
must explain their code
adoption and
enforcement (to include
Wildland Urban Interface
and
commercial/residential
sprinkler code adoption
and enforcement) and
mitigation strategies
(including whether or not
the jurisdiction has a
FEMA-approved
mitigation strategy).
Applicants can also
demonstrate their
commitment to reducing
fire risk by applying to
implement fire mitigation
strategies (code adoption
and enforcement) via this
application.
The City of San Luis
Obispo Fire
Department is
committed to reducing
fire risk through
several avenues
including code
adoption and public
outreach. The City’s
local ordinance
requires all new
construction over 1000
square feet to have
sprinklers installed.
The division reviews
plans and construction
sites prior to signing an
occupancy permit to
enforce fire safety
regulations. SLOFD is
mandated by the State
of California to
complete inspections
annually on all public
and private schools,
hotels, motels, lodging
hours, and
apartment/condominium
buildings within the
city. The City is home
the Cal Poly University,
with over 20,000
students enrolled and
only 8,000 of those
students reside on
campus the remainder
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live in the city resulting
in an abundance of
apartment buildings
needing inspections.
The city of San Luis is
a vacation destination
with a large number of
hotels requiring
inspection as well.
SLOFD conducts over
1,100 of these
inspections annually to
ensure safety for all
city residents and
visitors. All public
assemblies are
required to receive a
permit prior to the
event occurring.
SLOFD reviews plans
and sets fire safety
requirements ensuring
well-being of
attendants during the
event. Vacant lots must
be cleared of
flammable vegetation
by June 1 annually. The
Fire Prevention Bureau
conducts inspections
and enforces
compliance with
violations potentially
resulting in
misdemeanor citations.
SLOFD is committed to
public outreach to
educate the citizens
about fire safety.
Annually, the
department hosts an
open house where fire
safety information is
distributed. The
department attends
San Luis County’s
Sheriff’s Day in the
park and Cal Poly Days
at the neighboring
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University to continue
to reach the community
and educate about fire
safety.
Vulnerability
Statement:
The assessment of
fire risk is essential
in the development
of an effective
project goal, as
well as meeting
FEMA’s goal to
reduce risk by
conducting a risk
assessment as a
basis for action.
Vulnerability is a
“weak link,”
demonstrating
high-risk behavior,
living conditions,
or any type of
high-risk situation.
The Vulnerability
Statement should
include a
description of the
steps taken to
determine the
vulnerability and
identify the target
audience. The
methodology for
determination of
vulnerability (i.e.,
how the
vulnerability was
found) should be
discussed in-depth
in the application’s
Narrative
Statement.
The specific
vulnerability that
will be addressed
with the proposed
San Luis Obispo is
increasingly vulnerable
to wildfire due to its
location at the
wildland-urban
interface (WUI) and its
surrounding
geography. In 2024 CAL
FIRE released updated
Fire Hazard Severity
Zone (FHSZ) maps that
identified more than
6,000 parcels within the
city limits as High or
Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones which is
a dramatic increase
reflecting growing
exposure. The region’s
geography, combined
with climate-driven
conditions, places
thousands of residents,
the adjacent state
university campus, and
over $12 billion in
assess property value
at risk. The City is
surrounded by steep
hillsides some topping
1,500 feet elevation.
These slopes intensify
fire behavior and there
are critical
neighborhoods directly
at the base and along
the flanks with minimal
buffers. There are over
54,000 acres of
undeveloped open
space inside and
surrounding the city.
These areas are
covered in natural
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project can be
established
through a formal or
informal risk
assessment.
FEMA encourages
the use of local
statistics, rather
than national
statistics, when
discussing the
vulnerability.
In a clear, to-the-
point statement,
the applicant
should summarize
the vulnerability
the project will
address, including
who is at risk, what
the risks are,
where the risks
are, and how the
risks can be
prevented,
reduced, or
mitigated.
For the purpose of
this application,
formal risk
assessments
consist of the use
of software
programs or
recognized expert
analysis that
assess risk trends.
Informal risk
assessments
could include an
in-house review of
available data
(e.g., National Fire
Incident Reporting
System [NFIRS])
to determine fire
loss, burn injuries
or loss of life over
a period of time,
vegetation such as
grass, chaparral and
oak woodlands that
serve as continuous
fire fuels, creating a
high-risk environment
for ignition and fire
spread. Prolonged
drought, hotter and
drier seasons, and
annual wind events
contribute to a year-
round wildfire threat.
These wind events,
commonly called the
Santa Ana winds are
dry, warm, offshore
winds originating from
high-pressure systems
of inland deserts of
Nevada, which push air
downslope toward the
coast. These winds are
hot, dry and fast
moving with gust that
can exceed 40 miles
per hour, rapidly
spreading embers over
long distances. These
winds were a major
driver of the
destructive Palisades
Fire and the Prefumo
Canyon Fire in 2024
outside of San Luis
Obispo. Wildfires in
recent years have
burned directly within
city limits and in
adjacent wildland
areas, coming within
close range of homes,
evacuation routes, and
along key
infrastructure. The
Lizzie fire in 2023
ignited in open space
and the surrounding
hillsides. It burned 124
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and the factors
that are the cause
and origin for each
occurrence,
including a lack of
adoption or
enforcement of
certain codes.
acres around the local
High School and
neighborhoods forcing
evacuations as it
burned to the edge of
the residential streets.
These events
demonstrate how
rapidly fire can move
from open space into
densely populated
neighborhoods, posing
immediate danger to
public safety and
property. Given the
City’s topographic and
environmental
exposure, there is an
urgent need for
investment in proactive
wildfire mitigation
strategies. The
includes enhanced
public education, surge
capacity for
inspections during
critical fire inspections
during critical fire
weather, and advanced
training for fire
personnel.
Project Description:
Applicants must describe
in detail not only the
project components but
also how the proposed
project addresses the
identified capability gap,
due to financial need
and/or the vulnerabilities
identified in the
vulnerability statement.
The following information
should be included:
Project
Components
This project is
designed to strengthen
the City of San Luis
Obispo’s wildfire
resilience by increasing
capacity, public
awareness, and code
compliance, in direct
alignment with CAL
FIRE’s updated Fire
Hazard Severity Zone
(FHSZ) designations.
Recognizing the
growing wildfire risk
within the City’s
expanded High and
Very High Fire Hazard
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Review of any
existing programs
or models that
have been
successful.
Detailed
description of how
the proposed
project
components fill the
identified capability
gap
If working with Fire
Service
Partners/Organizations,
identify each
partner/organization
and the role(s)
they will fill in the
successful
completion of the
proposed project.
Severity Zones, the
project adopts a
comprehensive
approach that
integrates staff
training, expanded
inspection efforts,
targeted public
education, and
rigorous evaluation to
achieve lasting impact.
Goal 1: Build Staff
Expertise To equip the
fire inspection team
with advanced
knowledge and skills
necessary for effective
wildfire mitigation, two
Fire Inspectors will be
trained to the NFPA and
International
Association of Fire
Chiefs (IAFC) “Wildfire
Mitigation and Risk
Reduction Planning”
certificate level. This
specialized training,
will enhance their
ability to identify risks,
enforce defensible
space regulations, and
communicate
mitigation strategies
clearly to the
community. Goal 2:
Expand Inspection
Capacity To increase
the City’s ability to
enforce defensible
space requirements,
the project will hire two
paid Fire & Life Safety
Interns. These interns
will support core
functions including
conducting property
inspections, GIS
defensible space
mapping, data
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management, and
community outreach
activities. Their
involvement will enable
the City to inspect a
significantly larger
number of parcels,
ensuring timely
identification and
correction of wildfire
hazards. Goal 3:
Strengthen Public
Preparedness Effective
wildfire mitigation
requires an informed
and engaged
community. To this end,
a citywide Wildland–
Urban Interface (WUI)
Education Campaign
will be launched,
targeting residents and
businesses. The
campaign will utilize a
combination of in-
person pop-up events,
Homeowners
Association meetings,
targeted mailers, and
digital education
platforms. Visual aids
and props will be
incorporated into in-
person events and
online materials to
facilitate interactive
learning, improve
comprehension, and
make safety messages
more memorable. Key
topics will include
defensible space
maintenance, fire-safe
landscaping
techniques, and
evacuation
preparedness.
Together, these goals
and objectives form a
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cohesive strategy that
addresses wildfire risk
from multiple angles—
building internal
capacity, increasing
enforcement reach,
empowering the
community, and
rigorously measuring
progress. This
integrated approach
supports FEMA’s FY
2024 Fire Prevention &
Safety program
priorities and positions
San Luis Obispo to
reduce the threat of
wildfire-related injury,
loss of life, and
property damage in one
of California’s most
vulnerable urban-
wildland interface
communities.
Implementation Plan:
Each project proposal
should include details on
the implementation plan
which discusses the
proposed project’s goals
and objectives. The
following information
should be included to
support the
implementation plan:
Goals and
objectives
Details regarding
the methods and
specific steps that
will be used to
achieve the goals
and objectives
Timelines outlining
the chronological
project steps (this
is critical for
The project will begin
in months one and two
with the launch and
planning phase. During
this time, an internal
project manager will be
assigned, and the
budget will be finalized.
Recruitment and
onboarding of two Fire
& Life Safety Interns,
will also take place.
Simultaneously, the
training schedule for
two Fire Inspectors will
be confirmed, enrolling
them in the NFPA and
IAFC Wildfire Mitigation
& Risk Reduction
Planning certificate
courses. Coordination
with GIS staff will
establish defensible
space mapping
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determining the
likeliness of the
project’s
completion within
the period of
performance)
Where applicable,
examples of
marketing efforts
to promote the
project, who will
deliver the project
(e.g., effective
partnerships), and
the manner in
which materials or
deliverables will be
distributed
Requests for props
(i.e., tools used in
educational or
awareness
demonstrations),
including specific
goals, measurable
results, and details
on the frequency
for which the prop
will be utilized as
part of the
implementation
plan. Applicants
should include
information
describing the
efforts that will be
used to reach the
high-risk audience
and/or the number
of people reached
through the
proposed project
(examples of
props include
safety trailers,
puppets, or
costumes)
Where human
subjects are
protocols and prioritize
parcels for inspections.
Additionally, an
education campaign
plan will be developed,
identifying key
community events,
Homeowners
Association (HOA)
meetings, and partner
organizations to
support outreach
efforts. Months three
through five will focus
on staff training and
inspection preparation.
The Fire Inspectors will
attend and complete
initial wildfire
mitigation training
modules. Meanwhile,
the interns will begin
collecting pre-
campaign defensible
space data and
uploading it into the
City’s GIS system.
Public outreach
materials—including
demonstration props,
flyers, door hangers,
and fire-safe
landscaping guides—
will be finalized,
purchased and printed.
The project website will
be launched alongside
the creation of digital
media content such as
social media posts,
emails, and videos to
support the outreach
campaign. Between
months six and twelve,
the citywide Wildland–
Urban Interface (WUI)
Education Campaign
will be launched and
executed by the
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involved, describe
plans for
submission to the
Institutional
Review Board
(IRB) (for further
guidance and
requirements, see
the Human
Subjects Research
section of the
NOFO)
NOTE: For
applicants
proposing a
complex project
that may require a
24-month Period
of Performance,
please include
significant
justification and
details in the
implementation
plan that justify the
applicant’s need
for a Period of
Performance of
more than 12
months.
inspectors, interns and
other support staff in
the department. This
effort will include
participation in
community pop-up
events, HOA meetings,
and local gatherings.
5,000 handouts will be
distributed, and ten
fire-safe landscaping
demonstrations will be
conducted to engage
residents and
businesses. Digital
outreach, both paid and
organic, will target an
estimated 7,500
residents and 500
businesses.
Concurrently, interns
and inspectors will
begin on-the-ground
property assessments,
inspecting and
documenting
defensible space
conditions on 2,400
parcels, with all
inspection results
uploaded to the GIS
platform in real time. In
months nine through
twelve, follow-up
inspections and
educational visits will
be conducted for
properties found to be
non-compliant. A post-
campaign survey will
be administered to
measure changes in
awareness and
compliance behaviors.
Training outcomes will
be evaluated through
pre- and post-test
comparisons, and
inspectors will validate
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a random sample of
parcels to confirm
improvements in
compliance. The final
months eleven and
twelve, will focus on
evaluation and
reporting. Compliance
data will be analyzed to
determine whether the
project achieved its
goal of a 10% increase
in defensible space
compliance.
Performance metrics,
including training
certificates, parcel
inspection data, social
media engagement,
and attendance
analytics, will be
compiled. The final
grant report will be
submitted, complete
with outcomes, photos,
and case studies.
Educational materials
will be archived for
future use, and internal
protocols will be
updated based on the
lessons learned from
the project.
Evaluation Plan:
Projects should include a
plan for evaluation of
effectiveness and identify
measurable goals.
Applicants seeking to
carry out awareness and
educational projects, for
example, should identify
how they intend to
determine that there has
been an increase in
knowledge about fire
hazards, or measure a
change in the safety
To ensure
accountability and
measure success, the
project aims to
document a 10%
increase in compliance
with the San Luis
Obispo Fire Code’s
defensible space
provisions by project
completion. This
outcome will be
evaluated through pre-
and post-campaign
parcel inspections,
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behaviors of the
audience. Applicants
should demonstrate how
they will measure risk at
the outset of the project
in comparison to how
much the risk decreased
after the project is
finished. There are
various ways to measure
the knowledge gained
about fire hazards,
including the use of
surveys, pre- and post-
tests, or documented
observations. Applicants
are encouraged to attend
training on evaluation
methods, such as the
National Fire Academy’s
“Demonstrating Your Fire
Prevention Program’s
Worth.”
inspector verification
sampling, and analysis
of GIS inspection data.
Additional performance
metrics—including
event attendance
records, digital
engagement analytics
for social media and
website traffic, and a
third-party review
conducted by Cal
Poly’s Natural
Resources faculty—will
be used to quantify
behavior change and
compliance
improvements across
the community. The
evaluation process will
not only demonstrate
the effectiveness of the
combined training,
inspection, and
education strategies,
but also inform future
wildfire mitigation
efforts. Long-term,
trained inspectors will
serve as internal
subject matter experts
(SMEs), while interns
will generate
transferable GIS data
layers and outreach
templates to support
continued risk
reduction. As a legacy
of this project, the San
Luis Obispo Fire
Department will
institutionalize an
annual Wildfire
Preparedness Week
beginning in FY 2027.
Cost Benefit: Projects
will be evaluated and
scored by the Peer
This project represents
a high-impact, cost-
effective investment in
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Review Panelists based
on how well the applicant
addresses the fire
prevention needs of the
department or
organization in an
economic and efficient
manner. The applicant
should show how it will
maximize the level of
funding that goes directly
into the delivery of the
project. The costs
associated with the
project also must be
reasonable for the target
audience that will be
reached, and a
description should be
included of how the
anticipated project
benefit(s) (quantified if
possible) outweighs the
cost(s) of the requested
item(s). The application
should provide
justification for all costs
included in the project in
order to assist the
Technical Evaluation
Panel with their review.
wildfire prevention that
yields significant short-
and long-term benefits
for the City of San Luis
Obispo. The project
addresses critical
vulnerabilities in the
city’s Wildland–Urban
Interface (WUI), where
over 6,000 parcels are
now classified as High
or Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zones.
The direct costs of the
project support
advanced training, the
hiring of two part-time
Fire & Life Safety
Interns, public
education materials,
and defensible space
inspections across
2,400 parcels. In return,
the City significantly
expands its inspection
capacity, improves
compliance with local
fire codes, and
enhances community
awareness—all of
which contribute to
measurable wildfire
risk reduction. The
preservation of human
life is the most critical
return. San Luis Obispo
is home to nearly
50,000 residents, as
well as the 20,000+
students and staff at
Cal Poly. Many
neighborhoods sit
directly adjacent to
steep hillsides and fire-
prone open space,
where fire can spread
rapidly—especially
under wind-driven
conditions. By
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proactively reducing
fuel loads and
improving evacuation
readiness, this project
helps protect residents,
first responders, and
vulnerable populations
from catastrophic
outcomes. In financial
terms, the average
home in San Luis
Obispo is valued at
over $850,000, and total
assessed property
value within the city
exceeds $12 billion. A
fast-moving wildfire
fueled by winds and
steep terrain, has the
potential to cause tens
of millions of dollars in
damage within hours.
This project directly
mitigates those risks
by increasing
compliance with
defensible space
ordinances, which are
proven to reduce
ignition potential and
fire spread. In addition
to avoided property
loss, the project
reduces reliance on
emergency
suppression resources,
limits air quality
impacts from smoke,
improves evacuation
readiness, and builds
institutional knowledge
and tools (e.g., GIS
mapping, education
templates, trained
inspectors) that will
benefit the City for
years to come. By
institutionalizing an
annual Wildfire
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Cost Items
Item: Education $8,440.00
Preparedness Week
starting in FY 2027, the
City also ensures
continued public
engagement with
minimal ongoing costs.
This project offers a
strong return on
investment by
protecting life,
property, and
infrastructure, while
strengthening the
City’s long-term wildfire
resilience through
education,
enforcement, and
strategic planning.
Additional Comments:
If you have any additional
comments about your
project, please provide
them here.
The San Luis Obispo
Fire Department is
grateful for the
opportunity to apply for
this grant and hopes to
continue our
successful relationship
with FEMA with this
proposed project.
Description
This will cover the training for two inspectors will
include registration fees for classes including travel
related expenses for the classes.
Budget class
Other
Year Quantity Unit price Total
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Item: Wages $37,800.00
Item: Supplies $5,600.00
1 2 $4,220.00 $8,440.00
Year
2
Quantity
0
Unit price
$0.00
Total
$0.00
TOTAL 2 $8,440.00
Description
Wages for two interns
Budget class
Personnel
Year
1
Quantity
900
Unit price
$21.00
Total
$18,900.00
Year
2
Quantity
900
Unit price
$21.00
Total
$18,900.00
TOTAL 1800 $37,800.00
Description
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Item: Promotion $8,400.00
Includes any supplies for inspectors and interns
needed including goggles, gloves and uniforms.
Budget class
Supplies
Year
1
Quantity
4
Unit price
$1,000.00
Total
$4,000.00
Year
2
Quantity
4
Unit price
$400.00
Total
$1,600.00
TOTAL 8 $5,600.00
Description
Supplies for education campaign that will include
media assets, props, kits, print materials, banners,
pop up tents and other event supplies.
Budget class
Supplies
Year
1
Quantity
1
Unit price
$8,400.00
Total
$8,400.00
Year
2
Quantity
0
Unit price
$0.00
Total
$0.00
TOTAL 1 $8,400.00
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Grant request summary
The table or tables below summarize the number of items and total cost within each FP&S activity category
you have requested funding for. This table or tables will update as you change the items within your grant
request details.
Fire prevention and safety
Is your proposed project limited to one or more of the following activities : Planning and development of
policies or processes. Management, administrative, or personnel actions. Classroom-based training.
Acquisition of mobile and portable equipment (not involving installation) on or in a building.
Yes
Activity – Project Number of items Total cost
Wildfire Risk Reduction-WUI
Education and Awareness San
Luis Obispo Wildfire Risk
Reduction Initiative
4 $60,240.00
Total 4 $60,240.00
Budget summary
Budget summary
Object class categories Year 1 Year 2 Total
Personnel $18,900.00 $18,900.00 $37,800.00
Fringe benefits $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Travel $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Equipment $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Supplies $12,400.00 $1,600.00 $14,000.00
Contractual $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
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Object class categories Year 1 Year 2 Total
Construction $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Other $8,440.00 $0.00 $8,440.00
Total direct charges $39,740.00 $20,500.00 $60,240.00
Indirect charges $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL $39,740.00 $20,500.00 $60,240.00
Program income $0.00
Non-federal resources
Applicant $2,868.58
State $0.00
Local $0.00
Other sources $0.00
Remarks
Total Federal and Non-federal resources
Federal resources $37,847.62 $19,523.80 $57,371.42
Non-federal resources $1,892.38 $976.20 $2,868.58
TOTAL $39,740.00 $20,500.00 $60,240.00
Contact information
Did any individual or organization assist with the development, preparation, or review of the application to
include drafting or writing the narrative and budget, whether that person, entity, or agent is compensated
or not and whether the assistance took place prior to submitting the application?
No
Secondary point of contact
Please provide a secondary point of contact for this grant.
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The Authorized Organization Representative (AOR) who submits the application will be identified as the
primary point of contact for the grant. Please provide one secondary point of contact for this grant below.
The secondary contact can be members of the fire department or organizations applying for the grant that
will see the grant through completion, are familiar with the grant application, and have the authority to
make decisions on and to act upon this grant application. The secondary point of contact can also be an
individual who assisted with the development, preparation, or review of the application.
Josh Daniel
Fire Marshal
jdaniel@slocity.org
Primary phone
8057817184
Work
Additional phones
8055502856
Mobile
Fax
Assurance and certifications
SF-424B: Assurances - Non-Construction Programs
OMB Number: 4040-0007
Expiration Date: 02/28/2025
Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have any questions,
please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants
to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.
As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant:
1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance and the institutional, managerial and
financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project cost) to
ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application.
2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States and, if appropriate, the
State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books,
papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in
accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives.
3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that
constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal
gain.
4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the
awarding agency.
5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4728-4763) relating to
prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or
OMB number: 4040-0007, Expiration date: 02/28/2025 View burden statement
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regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel
Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).
6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited
to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the
basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as
amended (20 U.S.C.1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42
U.S.C. 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office
and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and
Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of
alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C.
290 dd-3 and 290 ee- 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient
records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating
to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; any other nondiscrimination
provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made;
and, (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the
application.
7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform
Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which
provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a
result of Federal or federally-assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real
property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases.
8. Will comply, as applicable, with provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328)
which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in
whole or in part with Federal funds.
9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to 276a-7),
the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. 276c and 18 U.S.C. 874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safety
Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 327-333), regarding labor standards for federally-assisted construction
subagreements.
10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the
Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood
hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of
insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more.
11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a)
institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of
1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant
to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in
floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved
State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16
U.S.C. 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clean Air) Implementation Plans
under Section 176(c) of the Clean Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.); (g)
protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as
amended (P.L. 93-523); and, (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species
Act of 1973, as amended (P.L. 93-205).
12. Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1271 et seq.) related to
protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
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13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic
Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of
historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-
1 et seq.).
14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research,
development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance.
15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C.
2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for
research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance.
16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.) which
prohibits the use of lead-based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.
17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the
Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local
Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations."
18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations,
and policies governing this program.
Certifications regarding lobbying
OMB Number: 4040-0013
Expiration Date: 02/28/2025
Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements
The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
1. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned,
to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal
grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the
extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan,
or cooperative agreement.
2. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress,
an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with
this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and
submit Standard Form-LLL, ''Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,'' in accordance with its instructions.
3. The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose
accordingly.
Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance
The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence
an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress,
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or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this commitment providing for the
United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard
Form-LLL, ''Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,'' in accordance with its instructions. Submission of
this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section
1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required statement shall be subject to a
civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
SF-LLL: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
OMB Number: 4040-0013
Expiration Date: 02/28/2025
Complete only if the applicant is required to do so by 44 C.F.R. part 18. Generally disclosure is required
when applying for a grant of more than $100,000 and if any funds other than Federal appropriated funds
have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of
a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement,
the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in
accordance with its instructions. Further, the recipient shall file a disclosure form at the end of each
calendar quarter in which there occurs any event described in 44 C.F.R. § 18.110(c) that requires
disclosure or that materially affects the accuracy of the information contained in any disclosure form
previously filed by the applicant.
The applicant is not currently required to submit the SF-LLL.
Notice of funding opportunity
I certify that the applicant organization has consulted the appropriate Notice of Funding Opportunity and
that all requested activities are programmatically allowable, technically feasible, and can be completed
within the award's Period of Performance (POP).
Accuracy of application
I certify that I represent the organization applying for this grant and have reviewed and confirmed the
accuracy of all application information submitted. Regardless of intent, the submission of information that
is false or misleading may result in actions by FEMA that include, but are not limited to: the submitted
application not being considered for award, enforcement actions taken against an existing award pending
investigation or review, or referral to the DHS Office of Inspector General.
Authorized Organizational Representative for the grant
By signing this application, I certify that I understand that inputting my password below signifies that I am
the identified Authorized Organization Representative for this grant. Further, I understand that this
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electronic signature shall bind the organization as if the application were physically signed and filed.
Authorization to submit application on behalf of applicant
organization
By signing this application, I certify that I am either an employee or official of the applicant organization
and am authorized to submit this application on behalf of my organization; or, if I am not an employee or
official of the applicant organization, I certify that the applicant organization is aware I am submitting this
application on its behalf, that I have written authorization from the applicant organization to submit this
application on their behalf, and that I have provided contact information for an employee or official of the
applicant organization in addition to my contact information.
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