Aviation Research Grants (97.069)

Program

97.069 Aviation Research Grants

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Authorization

Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, 6 U.S.C 188(b)(1)(c.

Program Number

97.069

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To encourage and support innovative, advanced, and applied research and development in areas of potential benefit to the long-term growth of civil aviation security.

Types of Assistance

Cooperative Agreements; Project Grants (Contracts); USE OF PROPERTY, FACILITIES, OR EQUIPMENT

Uses and Use Restrictions

The grants may be used to support research and development projects at colleges, universities, nonprofit and forprofit institutions in the area of System Security Technology. Restrictions on use of funds will be identified in the announcement, program guidance and award provisions. see program guidance.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Public and private nonprofit institutions/organizations, colleges and universities, State, local and Indian Tribal Governments and for-profit organizations are eligible to benefit.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Public and private nonprofit institutions/organizations (colleges and universities), State, local and Indian Tribal Governments and for-profit organizations are eligible to benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

May be required by U.S. Statute, regulation or program guidance. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

The applicant is notified of funding availability by electronic posting on http://www.grants.gov. The applicant will be advised on how to apply for the funding through the funding opportunity announcement and program guidance. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs". Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. 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

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Refer to program guidance document.

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Multi-year grants or cooperative agreements are available; extensions are possible. No-cost extensions available upon request by the recipient and approval by the Grants Office.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements.

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: Payment based on Project need.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

See program guidance. No cash reports are required. Frequency of interim reporting will be identified in the funding opportunity/program guidance document. Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award. See program guidance. See program guidance.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards 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 No. A-133. 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 grantee 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.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: Information available through the Grants Office located at the Transportation Security Laboratory. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

70-0800-0-1-999.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $9,691,029; FY 09 est $6,000,000; FY 10 est not reported. - FY10 Estimate not available.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Refer to program guidance.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

OMB Circulars A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions (relocated to 2 CFR, Part 220); A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments (relocated to 2 CFR, Part 225); A-102, Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments; A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Other Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Nonprofit Organizations (relocated to 2 CFR, Part 215); A-122,Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations (relocated to 2 CFR, Part 230); and A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations. In addition to the OMB criteria, program regulations, guidelines, DHS policy and procedures will also apply.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

See Regional Agency Offices. Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Office, Transportation Security Laboratory, W. J. Hughes Technical Center, Bldg 315, Atlantic City, NJ 08405. International Airport, Telephone: or (609) 813-2839. Fax:.

Headquarters Office

Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Office, Transportation Security Laboratory, W. J. Hughes Technical Center Office of Procurement Operations, Grants Office, Transportation Security Laboratory, W. J. Hughes Technical Center, Bldg 315, , NJ 08405. International Airport, Telephone: or (609) 813-2839. Fax:, Atlantic City, New Jersey 08405 Phone: (609) 813-2834 Fax: (609) 383-1973.

Web Site Address

http://www.dhs.gov .

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals.