Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP)

Background
The Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program (CSEPP) is funded under the chemical demilitarization program, a major defense acquisition program executed by the Department of Defense. CSEPP augments the Army’s Chemical Materials Activity (CMA), whose mission is to safely store the stockpile by ensuring maximum protection to its workers, the public, and the environment. CSEPP resides within the Technological Hazards Division (THD) of the National Preparedness Directorate of FEMA. FEMA’s role is executed through a national office at FEMA Headquarters and the FEMA regional program offices where chemical installations are located.

Grant Details
The CSEP Program has supported communities near the U.S. Army depots that store our nation’s stockpile of chemical warfare agents and munitions for 35 years. The period of performance is for an overall period of 60 months, to be allocated among five budget periods. The award under this Continuation NOFO for budget period four (4) is for 24 months. Future budget periods are subject to the availability of funds, program authority, satisfactory performance, and compliance with the terms and conditions of the award.

Eligibility Requirements
Government of the State of Colorado and Government of the Commonwealth of Kentucky are eligible applicants for this grant. The authorizing authority is Department of Defense Authorization Act of 1986, Title 14, Part B, Section 1412, Public Law 99-145 (50 U.S.C. § 1521).

Period of Performance
The period of performance is 60 months, to be allocated among five budget periods. The award under this NOFO is for budget period four (4), which is for 24 months. Pre-award costs are authorized to be charged to the fourth budget period.

Grant Value
$30,408,000.00 – FY 2023