Program Descriptions
Program Number
97.105
Title
Firefighter/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Outreach, Technology Transfer, Information Dissemination, And Technical Assistance
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Authorization
Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296; U.S.A. Patriot Act of 2001, Public Law 107-56; Federal Emergency Management Agency, Executive Order 12127; The Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended, and various appropriation bills.
Status
Active
Objectives
To support firefighter/emergency medical service (EMS)health and safety issues, technology transfer, technical assistance, and information dissemination/outreach efforts.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Support educational outreach, technology transfer, information dissemination, and technical assistance to the fire service/EMS concerning emergency/first responder issues including communications operability and interoperability, and to enhance operational safety.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Unsolicited applications will not be accepted. Specific information on applicant eligibility is identified in the funding opportunity announcement and program guidance.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Specialized group; General public.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This Program is excluded coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
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
Refer to announcement or application guidance For further information.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Refer to program guidance document.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
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.
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 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.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133(Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards (or receive property, or a combination of both, within the fiscal year) 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 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.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0564-0-1-800.
Obligations
FY 07 $125,000; FY 08 $150,000; and FY 09 $ est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Refer to program guidance.
Program Accomplishments
None.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Rules and Procedures for Funds Transfers, 31 CFR 205: OMB Circular A-102: Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments; OMB Circular A-87: Cost Principles for State and Local Governments; OMB Circular A-110: Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations; OMB Circular A-21: Cost Principles for Educational Institutions; OMB Circular A-122: Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Drive, SW., Building #410, Washington, DC 20528.
Web Site Address
http://www.fema.gov
Related Programs
None.
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals.
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