Selected Recipients for this Program

Not Applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions

Plan and carry out local economic adjustment programs, including, but not limited to: economic impact analyses; business/financial plans; infrastructure assessments and feasibility studies; organizational staffing, operating, and administrative expenses; economic development capacity-building; architecture and engineering activities; land use plans; public outreach; and other activities necessary for a community to capably respond to a wide range of impacts from the Defense growth on local schools, housing and central business districts, health care systems, public infrastructure, etc.

Assistance may not be used to negate or contravene DoD activities in carrying out an expansion, establishment, realignment, closure, or disposal of a military installation.

Assistance may not be used to negate or contravene DoD activities in carrying out an expansion, establishment, realignment, closure, or disposal of a military installation.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Applicants for this assistance are to contact the Office of Economic Adjustment and a Project Manager will be assigned to work with the applicant to determine eligibility for assistance under this program.

U.S.

States and Territories, counties, municipalities, other political subdivisions of a State, special purpose units of a State or local government, and tribal nations are eligible for this assistance if: 1) community impact assistance is not otherwise available; 2) the expansion, establishment, or growth involves the assignment to the installation of (i) more than 2,000 military, civilian, and contractor Department of Defense personnel, or (ii) more military, civilian, and contractor DoD personnel than the number equal to ten percent of the number of persons employed in counties or municipalities within fifteen miles of the installation, whichever is lesser; and, 3) The Secretary, through the Office of Economic Adjustment, determines the action is likely to have a direct and significant adverse consequence on the affected community.

Where multiple jurisdictions may be affected, one program of assistance will be available and the affected jurisdictions will need to combine their efforts into one responsive program.

Beneficiary Eligibility

States, Territories and communities, including workers, businesses and other community interests that are affected by Department of Defense installation establishment or expansion actions.

Credentials/Documentation

Applicants must document: (1) an expansion, establishment, or growth of a military installation has occurred or will occur; and (2) any known or anticipated local impacts from the action on the beneficiary. The assigned Office of Economic Adjustment Project Manager will work with the Applicant to identify other necessary information. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.

Aplication and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

The applicant may be notified of funding availability in person, through letter, electronic mail, or a Federal Funding Opportunity Announcement (FFO).

The applicant will be advised on how to apply for the funding through this notification.

The Office of Economic Adjustment will work closely with the affected State and/or community to craft a responsive program of technical assistance and, where eligible and necessary, issue project grants.

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.

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

2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. An application (SF 424, budget, program or project narrative and assurances) must be submitted that outlines the proposed project and expenditure of funds. Applicants will be invited to submit their applications and supporting documentation electronically to the Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense. In instances where, for whatever reason, an electronic application cannot be submitted, provisions may be made to accept a paper application addressed to: Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense, 2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 520, Arlington, VA 22202-3711.

Award Procedures

Applications are reviewed by Office of Economic Adjustment staff. The Office of Economic Adjustment may consult with other Federal agencies as necessary in consideration of an application. Any issues or concerns noted in the application may be negotiated with the applicant prior to the application being accepted as final by the Office of Economic Adjustment. Awards by the Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, will be made on the basis of an approved final application.

Deadlines

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

Authorization

Title 10 of U.S. Code (USC) Section 2391(b)(1)-(2). , 10 U.S.C 2391(b)(1)-(2).

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 1 to 15 days. Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time (095): To the extent practicable, the Office of Economic Adjustment will inform an applicant of approval within seven business days of the receipt of a final, completed application for planning assistance. The Office of Economic Adjustment will promptly inform an applicant of the rejection of any application once its due diligence has been completed.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula. Matching Requirements: Percent: 10%. This program has no statutory formula. Matching Requirements: A minimum of ten percent of the project's total proposed funding is to be comprised of non-Federal sources. This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Length of assistance may extend across more than one period and will be determined on the basis of project need and requirements. Project periods should not exceed one year; however, OEA will consider longer project periods if justified. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Funds are disbursed as required.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Program reports are required.

Cash reports are required.

Progress reports are required.

Expenditure reports are required.

The frequency of the reports will be identified in the 'Terms and Conditions' of the award.

The frequency of the reports will be identified in the 'Terms and Conditions' of the award.

Performance monitoring may be required.

The frequency of the monitoring reports will be identified in the 'Terms and Conditions' of the award.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. Program, cash, progress, and expenditure reports are required. Performance monitoring may be required. The frequency of the reports and performance monitoring will be identified in the 'Terms and Conditions' of the award.

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.

Financial Information

Account Identification

97-0100-0-7-051.

Obigations

(Salaries) FY 17 $0; FY 18 est $1,100,000; and FY 19 Estimate Not Available

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

The range of assistance is projected to be from $300,000 to $1 million.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature

The Recipient, and any sub-recipient or consultant/contractor, operating under the terms of a grant or cooperative agreement shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws including the following, where applicable: Part 1103 of title 2, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Interim Grants and Cooperative Agreements Implementation of Guidance in 2 CFR 200, ?Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards;? Part 28 of title 32, CFR, 'New Restrictions on Lobbying;' Part 1125 of title 2, CFR, ?Department of Defense Non-procurement Debarment and Suspension,? Subpart B, ?Requirements for Recipients Other Than Individuals,? of Part 26 of title 32, CFR, ?Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Financial Assistance);? and Part 25 of title 2, CFR, ?Universal Identifier and Central Contractor Registration.?

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Regional Agency Offices. See Regional Agency Offices. Western Region Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense, 1325 J Street, Suite 1500, Sacramento, CA 95814. Phone: (916) 557-7365.

Headquarters Office

Director 2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 520, Arlington, Virginia 22202-3711 Email: oea.ncr.OEA.mbx.feedback@mail.mil Phone: (703) 697-2130 Fax: (703) 607-0170

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Applicants must document: (1) an expansion, establishment, or growth of a military installation has occurred or will occur; and (2) any known or anticipated local impacts from the action on the beneficiary. Awards are based on eligibility and availability of funds.