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Provides funding that has been designated by Congressionally appropriated authorization, generally for a specified project, or to provide unique or limited scope funding for certain disaster assistance Projects identified by congress or a DHS program
Program funds support the National Preparedness Goal of enhancing core capabilities in the areas of disaster response and recovery.
The Department of Homeland Security has three primary missions: Prevent terrorist attacks within the United States, reduce America's vulnerability to terrorism and minimize the damage from potential attacks and natural disasters.
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funding is restricted to nonfederal entities invited to apply by DHS or specified in DHS Appropriation Statute.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Funds are restricted to nonfederal entities, e.g.
State, local government, private, public, profit or nonprofit organization, Indian Tribal government or individual specified by DHS or U.S.
Appropriation Statute.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State, local government, private, public, profit or nonprofit organization, Indian Tribal government or individual specified by U.S. Appropriation Statute.
Credentials/Documentation
Credentials or other documentation may be required by the U.S. Appropriation Statute or other statute by project. Funds are restricted to nonfederal entities, e.g. State, local government, private, public, profit or nonprofit organization, Indian Tribal government or individual specified by DHS or U.S. Appropriation Statute. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
The applicant is notified of funding availability through letter or electronic mail communication.
The applicant will be advised on how to apply for the funding through this notification.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
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) or plan must be submitted that outlines the implementation of the project and expenditure of funds in response to the project identified by the U.S. Appropriation Statute.
Award Procedures
Applications or plans are reviewed by DHS program and administrative staff, concerns negotiated with the applicant and award processed.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Public Health Bioterrorism and Public Health Emergencies Act of 2002, Public Law 107-188; Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Public Law 93-288; Homeland Security Act, Public Law 107-296.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
The range of approval time depends on the type of project to be funded.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
None.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program. Matching Requirements: Funding amounts and match requirements are specified in the program guidance document. MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Mandated in the appropriation or identified in the application or plan submission. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Refer to program guidance.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Financial and progress reports must be submitted in compliance with OMB Circular A-102 or A-110.
The frequency of the reports will be identified in the 'Terms and Conditions' of the award.
Refer to program guidance.
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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.
Records
Financial records, supporting documentation and all other records to validate the performance of the grant or cooperative agreement must be retained for three years from the date the final financial status report is submitted to the DHS.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0702-0-1-760.
Obigations
(Project Grants) FY 16 Not Available; FY 17 Estimate Not Available; and FY 18 Estimate Not Available
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Each 'earmark' or project funding is designated by the appropriation statute or identified by the program office.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
OMB Circulars, A-21 Cost Principles for Educational Institutions, A-87 Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments, A-102 Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Stat, and Local Governments, A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Other Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Nonprofit Organizations, and A-133 Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, in addition to program regulations, guidelines, DHS policy and procedure.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security/FEMA Techworld, Control Desk, 4th floor Room 427, 500 C St., SW. The Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID). CSID is open from 8:00am to 7:00pm., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday., Washington, District of Columbia 20472 Email: askcsid@dhs.gov Phone: (1-800) 368-6498
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
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