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National Incident Management System (NIMS)
These systems form a national mutual
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 National Incident Management System
- FY 2014 National Integration Center/ Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) Cooperative Agreement
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 National Integration Center/ Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) Cooperative Agreement
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.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| National Emergency Management Association | $ 2,000,000 | 2017-09-15 | 2018-09-14 | |
| National Emergency Management Association | $ 1,999,932 | 2016-09-15 | 2017-09-14 | |
| National Emergency Management Association | $ 2,000,000 | 2015-09-15 | 2016-09-14 | |
| National Emergency Management Association | $ 1,969,409 | 2014-09-15 | 2015-09-14 | |
| National Emergency Management Association | $ 2,000,000 | 2013-10-01 | 2014-09-30 | |
| National Emergency Management Association | $ 4,024,000 | 2012-10-01 | 2013-09-29 | |
| Alabama, State Of | -$ 1,100,000 | 2010-09-01 | 2011-09-30 | |
| Council Of State Governments, The | -$ 193 | 2010-09-01 | 2011-09-30 | |
| District Of Columbia, Government Of | -$ 13,870 | 2008-04-08 | 2008-09-30 | |
| United South & Eastern Tribes, Inc | -$ 31,868 | 2008-02-15 | 2008-09-30 |
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016: Supported the refinement of NIMS as directed by FEMA. The specific activities that EMAC supported was determined jointly with FEMA during the development of the program management plan. ? Supported for the refinement and roll-out of the National Preparedness Goal and National Planning Frameworks as directed by FEMA. ? Provided education and training to states on preparing for and deploying through EMAC. ? Developed, enhanced, and maintained EMAC?s information management systems for the availability, request, dispatch, use, tracking, and return of resources in all states during all-hazard incidents requiring mutual aid. ? Implemented and maintained a formalized sub-grant program in coordination with FEMA. Fiscal Year 2017: ? Support for the refinement of NIMS and its national roll-out as directed by FEMA. ? Provide education and training to states on preparing for and deploying through EMAC. ? Development, enhancement, and maintenance of EMAC?s information management systems for the availability, request, dispatch, use, tracking, and return of resources in all states during all-hazard incidents requiring mutual aid. The system development will solve several barriers to interoperability that hinders expedient deployment of resources. ? Maintenance and implementation of a formalized sub-grant program in coordination with FEMA. Fiscal Year 2018: ? Provide education and training to states on preparing for and deploying through EMAC. ? Development, enhancement, and maintenance of EMAC?s information management systems for the availability, request, dispatch, use, tracking, and return of resources in all states during all-hazard incidents requiring mutual aid. The system development will solve several barriers to interoperability that hinders expedient deployment of resources. ? Maintenance and implementation of a formalized sub-grant program in coordination with FEMA.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funding will support implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) which includes incident management standards, related projects, and program support.
Refer to program guidance.
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Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Specific information on applicant eligibility is identified in the funding opportunity announcement and program guidance.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State, local, Public Nonprofit Institution/Organization, Federal Recognized Indian Tribal Government, U.S. Territory/Possession, Private Organization, Other Public Institution/Organization.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
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. Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance.
Award Procedures
Applications or plans are reviewed and approved for award by DHS program and administrative staff in accordance with program guidance.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Authorization
Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296; The Post-Katrina Emergency Management Reform Act of 2006, Section 661 (a), Public Law 109-295, 6 U.S.C 761 (a).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Refer to program guidance document.
Appeals
Refer to program guidance.
Renewals
Annual.
Assistance Considerations
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. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Refer to program guidance.
Post Assistance Requirements
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 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31.
Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award.
See program guidance.
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 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31.
Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award.
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: Jan.
31, April 30, July 31, and Oct.
31.
Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award.
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 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31.
Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant 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. 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.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0700-0-1-999.
Obigations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 16 $2,000,000; FY 17 est $2,000,000; and FY 18 est $2,000,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Refer to program guidance.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
See program guidance.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
National Integration Center, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 400 C Street S.W., 7NW-1405, Washington, District of Columbia 20742-3620 Email: FEMA-NIC@fema.dhs.gov Phone: 202-384-5008
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Refer to the program guidance.
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