Aviation Research Grants (97.069)

 

Program

97.069 Aviation Research Grants

 

Federal Agency

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

 

Authorization

Federal Aviation Administration Research, Engineering and Development Authorization Act of 1990; Aviation Security Improvement Act of 1990, Public Law 101-604; Aviation Security Act of 2001, Public Law 107-71.

 

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

Project Grants; Use of Property, Facilities, and Equipment.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

The grants may be used to support research and development projects at colleges, universities and nonprofit and for profit institutions in the area of System Security Technology.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Public nonprofit institutions/organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations (colleges and universities) and profit organizations are eligible to benefit.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Public nonprofit institutions/organizations, private nonprofit institutions/organizations (colleges and universities) and profit organizations are eligible to benefit.

Credentials/Documentation

Evidence of eligibility and of negotiated indirect rates and audit by the cognizant agency. TSA currently uses FAA administrative process for executing research and development grants under this program.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Preapplication form not required. Consultation and or assistance is available by calling (609) 485-4424. No preapplication conference needed. 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 Procedure

A solicitation and application kit may be accessed on the internet at www.tsa.gov or by writing to the Aviation Research Grants Program, ACT-50, William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, NJ 08405 or by calling (609) 485-4424.

Award Procedure

Award authority has been delegated to the Chief Technology Officer of TSA. Awards will be made throughout the year. FAA solicitation 97.2 applies and will remain open indefinitely. Any change to this will appear in the Federal Register.

Deadlines

Proposals are accepted throughout the calendar year.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Multi-year grants are available; extensions are possible. No-cost extensions available upon application.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements, however, cost-sharing by the grantee is highly encouraged.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Minimum grant duration is one year. No other time restrictions. Assistance is disbursed monthly. Advances are possible.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Technical Reporting Requirements per Subpart C of OMB Circular A-110. Semi-annual and final technical reports required. Financial reporting requirements as per Subpart C of OMB Circular A-110. Quarterly and final reports required.

Audits

Single Audit Act assigns responsibility to either the Department of Health and Human Services or the Department of Defense for most institutions. The TSA reserves the right to conduct individual audits as needed within the constraints of applicable laws and regulations. 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 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.

Records

Technical and financial records must be retained for a minimum of 3 years (or longer, depending on special situations) following grant completion.

 

Program Accomplishments

Information available at the above internet web site.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

70-0550-0-1-001.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 03 $15,000,000; FY 04 est $37,000,000; and FY 05 est $15,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Proposals received to date have requested from $25,000 to $5.0 million with most between $100,000 and $1,000,000. Larger proposals are for multi-year research.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

OMB Circulars A-122, A- 133, A-110 and A-21, Regulations and Executive Orders A solicitation and application kit containing the appropriate forms and directions is available.

 

Related Programs

None.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Aviation Research Grants Program, ACT-50, William J. Hughes Technical Center, Atlantic City International Airport, NJ 08405. Telephone: (609) 485-4424. FAX (609) 485-6509.

Web Site Address

http://www.its.tc.faa.gov/logistics/grants

 

Examples of Funded Projects

Not applicable.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

None.