EH&S Q-Brace Program

When an earthquake shakes unrestrained objects, they can slide, swing, overturn, or strike people or other objects. File cabinets, freestanding bookshelves, office equipment, and items stored on shelves or racks can all cause serious injuries by their movement during an earthquake.

Most injuries that occur during earthquakes are caused by the movement of the building’s contents, not by the movement of the building itself.

The Q-BRACE program provides matching funds to campus departments to address non-structural seismic safety hazards.

No annual deadline - funds will be granted on a monthly basis to successful applicants.

The grant funding for successful applications will be equal to half of the cost estimate. The maximum award per application is $5,000 for an estimated $10,000 project. EH&S will require documentation that bracing work has been completed. Eligibility requirements are included in the instructions.

The Q-BRACE Grant Application Packet contains all details and forms needed to apply. Download now!

Q-BRACE is a component of the Seismic Action Plan for Facilities Enhancement and Renewal (SAFER) Program.

See USGS - Earthquake Center for more information on Bay Area earthquakes.