U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20472
www.fema.gov
US&R PROGRAM DIRECTIVE – 2023-009
September 29, 2023
FOR: National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Task Force Representatives
FROM: Dean Scott, Chief (Acting)
Urban Search and Rescue Branch
SUBJECT: US&R Program Directive 2023-009 – US&R Readiness Cooperative Agreement FY2022 Supplemental Funding Award Notification
Implementation Date: September 29, 2023 Expiration Date: August 30, 2025 The purpose of this Program Directive (PD) is to notify the National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System (the System) of supplemental funding to the FY2022 Readiness Cooperative Agreement award.
With reference to PD 2023-008 – FY2022 US&R Readiness Cooperative Agreement - Supplemental Award with FY2023 Funding, all System task forces are receiving an amendment to their FY 2022 Readiness Cooperative Agreement in ND Grants in the amount of $158,477.
All Sponsoring Agencies will receive notification through ND Grants that the amendment requests were approved.
REQUIRED ACTIONS
Sponsoring Agencies and task forces are to await further guidance pertaining to the purchase of specific equipment with the proceeds from this supplemental funding , along with corresponding specifications and quantities, which will be provided in a subsequent PD. cc:
US&R Strategic Group
US&R Advisory Group
US&R Branch Staff
FEMA Regional/ Federal/International ESF #9 Representatives US&R Task Force Grant Managers
Grant Programs Directorate