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made available under this Act, and name of the person to contact at the agency if there are concerns with the infrastructure investment. (4) Detailed information on any subcontracts or subgrants awarded by the recipient to include the data elements required to comply with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-282), allowing aggregate reporting on awards below $25,000 or to individuals, as prescribed by the Director of OMB. Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award. see guidance. see guidance. see guidance. see guidance.

Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records:

Grant records shall be retained for a period of 3 years from the day the recipient submits its final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. Grant records include financial and program/progress reports, support documents, statistical records, and other documents that support the activity and/or expenditure of the recipient or sub-recipient under the award.

Account Identification:

70-0567-0-1-999 - TAFS: 70 0567.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $210,000,000; FY 10 est $0 Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Refer to program guidance.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Not Applicable.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

The Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, 15 U.S.C. 2229 et seq. In addition, the program guidance, the FAQs, an applicant tutorial, and other program information can be found on the programs website at www.firegrantsupport.com. OMB Memorandum M-09-10 Subject: Initial Implementing Guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Regional or Local Office:

See Regional Agency Offices. The Assistance to Firefighters Grants are administered from the FEMA Headquarters Office. FEMA also has 10 regional offices which house Fire Program Specialists who may be contacted for information on the program.

Headquarters Office:

DHS/FEMA/Grant Programs Directorate Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, Tech World Bldg - South Tower 5th Floor, 500 C Street, SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20472 Email: firegrants@dhs.gov Phone: 866-274-0960

Website Address:

http://www.fema.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS:

15.031 Indian Community Fire Protection; 15.228 National Fire Plan Wildland Urban Interface Community Fire Assistance; 97.018 National Fire Academy Training Assistance; 97.043 State Fire Training Systems Grants; 97.044 Assistance to Firefighters Grant

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals.

97.116 PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (ARRA)

ARRA Port Security Grant Program
FEDERAL AGENCY:

Department of Homeland Security
AUTHORIZATION:

Maritime Transportation Security Act (46 U.S.C .Section 70107); Public Law 111-5, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. OBJECTIVES:

To create a sustainable program for the protection of regulated ports from terrorism, with one priority on construction projects which address the most significant risks and can also be completed in a timely fashion. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Cooperative Agreements; Project Grants

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Funds may be used for costs associated with maritime domain awareness; IED prevention, protection, response, and recovery capabilities; and management and administration. The program guidance outlines uses and restrictions in detail. One of the priorities for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Port Security Grant Program (PSGP) is construction projects which address the most significant risks and can also be completed in a timely fashion. Applicant Eligibility:

None

Beneficiary Eligibility:
None

Credentials/Documentation:

Public Law 111-5, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Section 1511 Certifications: With respect to covered funds made available to State or local governments for infrastructure investments, the Governor, mayor, or other chief executive, as appropriate, shall certify that the infrastructure investment has received the full review and vetting required by law and that the chief executive accepts responsibility that the infrastructure investment is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars. Such certification shall include a description of the investment, the estimated total cost, and the amount of covered funds to be used, and shall be posted on a website and linked to the website established by section 1526 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A State or local agency may not receive infrastructure investment funding from funds made available in this Act unless this certification is made and posted. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Preapplication Coordination:

Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedures:

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance.

Award Procedure:

Applications or plans are reviewed by DHS program and administrative staff. Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

Refer to announcement or application guidance for further information.
Appeals:

Not Applicable.

Renewals:

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

Refer to program guidance. Awards are subject to the Cash Management Improvement Act for payment and/or reimbursement of expenditures. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: No information provided.

Reports:

(1) The total amount of recovery funds received from that agency; (2) The amount of recovery funds received that were obligated and expended to projects or activities. This reporting will also included unobligated Allotment balances to facilitate reconciliations. (3) A detailed list of all projects or activities for which recovery funds were obligated and expended, including--(A) The name of the project or activity; (B) A description of the project or activity; (C) An evaluation of the completion status of the project or activity; (D) An estimate of the number of jobs created and the number of jobs retained by the project or activity; and (E) For infrastructure investments made by State and local governments, the purpose, total cost, and rationale of the agency for funding the infrastructure investment with funds made available under this Act, and name of the person to contact at the agency if there are concerns with the infrastructure investment. Financial Status Reports. Program Progress Reports. Detailed information on any subcontracts or subgrants awarded by the recipient to include the data elements required to comply with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-282), allowing aggregate reporting on awards below $25,000 or to individuals, as prescribed by the Director of OMB. Subrecipient monitoring.

Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. These audits are due to the cognizant Federal agency, submitted

through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, not later than 9 months after the end of the grantees fiscal year.

Records:

Grant records shall be retained for a period of 3 years from the day the recipient submits its final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. Grant records include financial and program/progress reports, support documents, statistical records, and other documents that support the activity and/or expenditure of the recipient or sub-recipient under the award.

Account Identification:

70-0563-0-1-402 - TAFS: 70 0563.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $150,000,000; FY 10 est $0 Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Refer to program guidance.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Not Applicable.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

OMB Memorandum M-09-10 Subject: Initial Implementing Guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Techworld Building, Suite 400, Attention: Control Desk, 500 C St SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20472 Email: askcsid@dhs.gov Phone: 1-800-368-6498

Website Address:

http://www.fema.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals.

97.117 TSA AIRPORT CHECKED BAGGAGE INSPECTION SYSTEM PROGRAM (ARRA)

ARRA TSA Checked Baggage Inspection System Program
FEDERAL AGENCY:

Department of Homeland Security

AUTHORIZATION:

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5; Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-71). 49 U.S.C Section 114(m)(1) and 106(1)(6), Public Law 107-71. OBJECTIVES:

The TSA Electronic Baggage System Program (EBSP) is responsible for the deployment and installation of Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) at airports across the nation. EBSP provides support to U.S. commercial airports in implementing and maintaining security compliance requirements and capabilities for Checked Baggage Detection Inspection Screening Systems at airports as mandated by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-71) to provide 100 percent screening of checked baggage. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Project Grants

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

TSA funding is restricted to those airport facility and baggage handling system modifications/reconfigurations required for the installation of TSA EDS equipment to screen checked baggage. TSA provides, installs and tests the EDS equipment in addition to providing project funding towards required airport facility and baggage handling system modifications. DUNS/CCR Recipients must either obtain a DUNS number (or update the existing DUNS record), as well as register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Applicant Eligibility:

None

Beneficiary Eligibility:
None

Credentials/Documentation:

Public Law 111-5 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Section 1511 Certifications: With respect to covered funds made available to State or local governments for infrastructure investments, the Governor, mayor, or other chief executive, as appropriate, shall certify that the infrastructure investment has received the full review and vetting required by law and that the chief executive accepts responsibility that the infrastructure investment is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars. Such certification shall include a description of the investment, the estimated total cost, and the amount of covered funds to be used, and shall be posted on a website and linked to the website established by section 1526 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A State or local agency may not receive infrastructure investment funding from funds made available in this Act unless this certification is made and posted.. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Preapplication Coordination:

Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Airports are required to submit a complete application package.

Award Procedure:

Airports will be selected to mitigate the risk in the aviation system and consistent with the intent of the law to fund projects most ready for execution. TSA evaluates airport applications against a model incorporating risk and readiness of the airport to start the project. Awards are in the form of an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). TSA funding and the terms and conditions of the OTA are negotiated between the TSA and the Airport. Deadlines:

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

Applications submitted by airports for TSA funding are being reviewed. Range of approval/disapproval time varies.

Appeals:

None.

Renewals:

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

Matching Requirements: TSA utilizes a cost sharing scenario based on the cost share ratio defined in the annual appropriation legislation. TSA provides funding for a specific share of the project costs and the airport contributes the remaining share of the funding.

This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The funding provided by TSA is obligated in the current TSA fiscal year and is available for expenditure to the airport within five years. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: No information provided. Reports:

The amount of recovery funds received that were obligated and expended to projects or activities. This reporting will also included unobligated allotment balances to facilitate reconciliations. A detailed list of all projects or activities for which recovery funds were obligated and expended, including--(a) The name of the project or activity; (b) A description of the project or activity. Financial Status Reports. Progress Reports. For infrastructure investments made by State and local governments, the purpose, total cost, and rationale of the agency for funding the infrastructure investment with funds made available under this Act, and name of the person to contact at the agency if there are concerns with the infrastructure investment. Detailed information on any subcontracts or subgrants awarded by the recipient to include the data elements required to comply with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-282), allowing aggregate reporting on awards below $25,000 or to individuals, as prescribed by the Director of OMB. An estimate of the number of jobs created and the number of jobs retained by the project or activity.

Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. These audits are due to the cognizant federal agency, submitted through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, not later than 9 months after the end of the grantees fiscal year. Records:

Records shall be retained for a period of three years from the day the recipient submits its final invoice. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the three-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the three-year period, whichever is alter. Records include financial and program/progress reports, support documents, statistical records and other documents that support the activity and/or expenditure of the recipient or sub-recipient under the award. Account Identification:

70-0556-0-1-402 - Treasury Account Symbol for the Recovery Act is 70 9/0

0556.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $300,000,000; FY 10 est $0

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Will vary by airport project and airport category and hub size. Per
Congressional legislation, funding is allocated among a wide variety of airports.
The financial assistance provided by TSA is effectuated through Other
Transactional Authority agreements as the method of providing funding for
airport baggage screening projects.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Not Applicable.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

* OMB Memorandum M-09-10 Subject: Initial Implementing Guidance for the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. * Office of Management
and Budget Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and
Non-Profit Organizations. * Single Audit reports as required by the Single
Audit Act Amendments of 1996* TSA Planning Guidelines and Design
Standards available at ttp://www.tsa.gov/research/asac/index.shtm. * TSA
White Paper on Checked Baggage Reimbursable and Non-Reimbursable.
Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Transportation Security Administration 601 South 12th Street, Arlington, Virginia 20598-6016 Email: POC@DHS.gov Phone: (555) 555-1212 Website Address:

No Data Available

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

TSA utilizes an airport prioritization model for airport baggage screening projects based on a risk assessment that identifies operational risks. This overall approach is used to determine the impact of risk and cost analysis to address predicted airport growth rates, numbers of bags and the total project costs to includes TSA capital investment in EDS equipment and the TSA costs associated with installation, integration, testing the EDS equipment within the airport facility modification.

97.118 ADVANCED SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM (ASP)
ARRA TSA OST Advanced Surveillance Program
FEDERAL AGENCY:

Department of Homeland Security
AUTHORIZATION:

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Public Law 111-5); Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-71). 49 U.S.C. Section 114(m)(1) and 106(1)(6) .

OBJECTIVES:

To provide enhanced remote security and surveillance capability of passenger/baggage screening areas and airport perimeter areas.

The ASP partners with airport authorities to enable Transportation Security

Officers with real-time access to, as well as, recorded camera views of, critical passenger and baggage screening areas. ASP provides the additional equipment necessary to achieve the TSA-mandated security recordation requirements of Checkpoint, Checked Baggage and Airport Perimeter, thereby enabling and enhancing the Airport Authoritys current/existing system. The ASP Program increases the local Airport Authoritys capability to remotely monitor, detect and assess all types of threats, including explosive threats and their resolution. Remote monitoring has the potential to detect and prevent the placement or transport of explosives/devices and other threats by increasing situational awareness in the areas of Checkpoint, Checked Baggage and Airport Perimeter. Activities performed under ASP are authorized and mandated by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-71).

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Project Grants

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) funding is restricted to the purchase and installation of Checkpoint, Checked Baggage and Airport Perimeter surveillance threat detection systems, including explosive detection at the Airport Authoritys facilities. The Checkpoint surveillance area is defined as the area in which TSA employees screen people, carry-on baggage, and other items at security checkpoints. The Checked Baggage Surveillance area is defined as the area in which TSA employees screen baggage requiring threat resolution in the Baggage Handling System (BHS) operation following an alarm alert. The use of funding for Airport Perimeter Surveillance is restricted to address airport identified perimeter security vulnerabilities which can be mitigated through the use of applied security technologies. DUNS/CCRRecipients must obtain a DUNS number (or update the existing DUNS record), as well as register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Applicant Eligibility:

None

Beneficiary Eligibility:
None

Credentials/Documentation:

Public Law 111-5 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Section 1511 Certifications: With respect to covered funds made available to State or local governments for infrastructure investments, the Governor, mayor, or other chief executive, as appropriate, shall certify that the infrastructure investment has received the full review and vetting required by law and that the chief executive accepts responsibility that the infrastructure investment is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars. Such certification shall include a description of the investment, the estimated total cost, and the amount of covered funds to be used, and shall be posted on a website and linked to the website established by section 1526 of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. A State or local agency may not receive infrastructure investment funding from funds made available in this Act unless this certification is made and posted.. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Preapplication Coordination:

Preapplication coordination is required. An environmental impact assessment is required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedures:

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Airports are required to submit a complete application package. Award Procedure:

Airports will be selected to mitigate the risk in the aviation system and consistent with the intent of the law to fund projects most ready for execution. TSA evaluates airport applications against a model incorporating risk and the readiness of the airport to start the project. TSA funding and the terms and conditions of the award are negotiated between the TSA and the Airport. Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
Not Applicable.
Appeals:

Not Applicable. Renewals:

Not Applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements:

This program has no statutory formula.
This program has no matching requirements.
This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

The funding provided by TSA is obligated in the current TSA fiscal year and is available for expenditure by the airport within five years. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Information not provided. Reports:

(1) The total amount of recovery funds received from that agency; (2) The amount of recovery funds received that were obligated and expended to projects or activities. This reporting will also included unobligated Allotment balances to facilitate reconciliations. (3) A detailed list of all projects or activities for which recovery funds were obligated and expended, including--(A) The name of the project or activity; (B) A description of the project or activity; (C) An evaluation of the completion status of the project or activity; (D) An estimate of the number of jobs created and the number of jobs retained by the project or activity; and (E) For infrastructure investments made by State and local governments, the purpose, total cost, and rationale of the agency for funding the infrastructure investment with funds made available under this Act, and name of the person to contact at the agency if there are concerns with the infrastructure investment. (4) Detailed information on any subcontracts or subgrants awarded by the recipient to include the data elements required to comply with the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-282), allowing aggregate reporting on awards below $25,000 or to individuals, as prescribed by the Director of OMB. Financial Status Reports. Progress Reports. Financial Status Reports. Project Reports. Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. The airport is also subject to the Office of Management Budget, A-133 Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, Reporting requirement. Records:

Records shall be retained for a period of three years from the day the recipient submits its final invoice. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the three-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the three-year period, whichever is alter. Records include financial and program/progress reports, support documents, statistical records and other documents that support the activity and/or expenditure of the recipient or sub-recipient under the award. Account Identification:

70-0556-0-1-402 - Treasury Account Symbol for the Recovery Act is 70 9/0

0556.

Obligations:

(Project Grants) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $7,800,000; FY 10 est $0

Range and Average of Financial Assistance:

Will vary by airport project, airport category and hub size. According to congressional legislation, funding is allocated across a wide variety of airports. The financial assistance provided by TSA is effectuated through Other Transactional Authority agreements as the method of providing funding for airport baggage screening projects.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Not Applicable.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:

* OMB Memorandum M-09-10 Subject: Initial Implementing Guidance for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

* Office of Management and Budget Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations.

Single Audit reports as required by the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996

* TSA Planning Guidelines and Design Standards available at http://www.tsa.gov/research/asac/index.shtm

* TSA White Paper on Checked Baggage Reimbursable and Non-Reimbursable Regional or Local Office:

None.

Headquarters Office:

Transportation Security Administration 601 South 12 Street, Arlington, Virginia 20598-6016 Email: POC@DHS.gov Phone: 5555551212

Website Address:

No Data Available

RELATED PROGRAMS:

Not Applicable.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:

Not Applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:

TSA utilizes an airport prioritization model for airport baggage screening projects based on a risk assessment that identifies operational risks. The overall approach balances an analysis of total project cost with the impact of risk, while factoring in the predicted airport growth rate, (e.g., Numbers of people and bags). Total project costs include TSA capital investment in EDS equipment and the TSA costs associated with installation, integration, and testing of the EDS equipment within the airport facility modification.

97.119 2010 OLYMPICS FIRST RESPONDER TRAINING FEDERAL AGENCY:

Department of Homeland Security

AUTHORIZATION:

Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Apropriations Act, 2009, Public Law 110-329.

OBJECTIVES:

This program will provide funding for training activities for Washington State and local Whatcom County, Washington first responders in preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Efforts funded by the grant will be coordinated with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Training and Exercise Support for the 2010 Olympics. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:

Project Grants

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:

Eligible activities include training for: Volunteer and Reserve Medical Services; Maritime Interdiction Training; Explosive Breaching Training; Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training; Advanced Hostage Negotiations; Coordination Center Joint Training/National Incident Management System (NIMS) courses.

Applicant Eligibility:

None

Beneficiary Eligibility:

None

Credentials/Documentation:

Specific information on applicant eleigbility is identified in the funding opportunity announcement and program guidance. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Preapplication Coordination:

Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedures:

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance

Award Procedure:

Applications or plans are reviewed by DHS program and administrative staff. Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with the successful applicant prior to the award being issued.

Deadlines:

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:

Refer to program guidance document.
Appeals:

Not Applicable.

Renewals:

Extensions to the period of performance will be considered only through formal requests to FEMA with specific and compelling justifications for an extension. Formula and Matching Requirements:

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:

Refer to program guidance. Awards are subject to the Cash Management Improvement Act for payment and/or reimbursement of expenditures. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Payment based on project need.

Reports:

Grantees are required to submit quarterly financial and performance reports. Quarterly "Progress Reports" must include the progress of each sub-grant award. Reports are due 30 days after the end of each quarter: January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30. Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award. see above. see above. see above. see above.

Audits:

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. These audits are due to the cognizant Federal agency, submitted through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, not later than 9 months after the end of the grantee's fiscal year.

Records:

Grant records shall be retained for a period of 3 years from the day the recipient submits its final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. Grant records include financial and program/progress reports, support documents, statistical records, and other documents that support the activity and/or expenditure of the recipient or sub-recipient under the award.

Account Identification:

70-0560-0-1-999.

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