Program Descriptions
Program Number
97.027
Title
Emergency Management Institute (EMI)-INDEPENDENT Study Program
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Authorization
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.; National Security Act of 1947, 50 U.S.C. 401 et seq.; Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, 50 U.S.C. App. 2061 et seq.; Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7701 et seq.
Status
Active
Objectives
The program currently consists of 66 courses available to participants, with the objective of enhancing public and selected audience knowledge of emergency management practices among officials of Federal, State, local and tribal governments and voluntary organizations in response to emergencies and disasters.
Types of Assistance
Training.
Uses and Use Restrictions
None.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
State, local, Federally-recognized Tribal Government, U. S. Territory or possession; specialized group and general public. Refer to program guidance document or contact administering program office for course-specific eligibility requirements.
Beneficiary Eligibility
General public.
Credentials/Documentation
None.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Course enrollment may be obtained by writing to the FEMA Independent Study Program, Administrative Office, Emergency Management Institute, 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 or electronic enrollment may be processed via the internet at http://training.fema.gov/is
Award Procedure
Independent study courses furnished directly to applicants meeting course-specific requirements.
Deadlines
Refer to announcement or application guidance for further information.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Refer to program guidance document.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
None.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
An annual appropriation is anticipated for this program.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
None.
Records
Not applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0711-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Training) FY 07 $870,110; FY 08 $881,000; and FY 09 est $1,100,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
In the preceding fiscal year there were 3,718,547 individuals completing independent study courses. Approximately 4,000,000 independent study course completions are anticipated by the end of the current fiscal year.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Emergency Management Institute Course Catalog or Independent Study Program Brochure (L173).
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See EMI Catalog for listing of FEMA Regional Offices.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Lane SW, Bldg 410, Washington DC, 20528.
Web Site Address
http://www.training.fema.gov
Related Programs
97.026, Emergency Management Institute-Training Assistance
97.028, Emergency Management Institute (EMI)-Resident Educational Program
Examples of Funded Projects
Individuals are provided an opportunity to learn more about a broad base of basic emergency management principles.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
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