Centers For Homeland Security (97.061)
Program
97.061 Centers For Homeland Security
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Authorization
Homeland Security Act of 2002, Section 1205, Public Law 110-53, 6 U.S.C 188(b); Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2003, Public Law 108-7.
Program Number
97.061
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
Establishment of a coordinated, university-based system to enhance the Nation's homeland security. The Department of Homeland Security Centers are envisioned to be an integral and critical component of the new homeland security complex that will provide the Nation with a robust, dedicated and enduring capability that will enhance our ability to anticipate, prevent, respond to, and recover from terrorist attacks. These Centers will also provide a locus to attract and retain the Nation's best and brightest academic scholars in pursuit of homeland security related disciplines. The DHS Centers will complement other programs within the Department (including the Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency) and in other Federal agencies that fund projects-focused research aimed at the development and deployment of specific homeland security technologies and capabilities. DHS Centers may also include cooperative center arrangements with other Federal agencies, or national laboratories.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Uses and Use Restrictions
Universities selected by DHS, may use grant funds for: (1) targeted research areas that leverage the multidisciplinary capabilities of universities and fill gaps in our needed knowledge and our ability to counter terrorist attacks; and (2) involve U.S. undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral students who are interested, dedicated and committed to making important contributions in science and technology endeavors that will enhance the overall security of the nation. See Program Guidance.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants are accredited U.S. institutions of higher education.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Public and private colleges and universities.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. 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 for eligibility and responsiveness. Applications will undergo merit review by a panel of subject matter experts which may include federal and non-federal reviewers. 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 announcement or program guidance document.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Renewals of grant awards are based on performance, program plan, and availability of funds.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
This program has no matching requirements.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
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. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Refer to announcement/program guidance or the award document.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
See Program Guidance. Required to submit a Cash Transaction Report (SF 272) to the Department of Health and Human Services Division of Payment Management with a copy of the SF 272 to the DHS Grants Officer. See Program Guidance. 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 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.
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2008: Support continues for the existing Centers of Excellence and five new Centers were funded in FY 2008. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0800-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Salaries) FY 08 $40,171,638; FY 09 est $32,000,000; FY 10 est not reported. - FY 2010 Estimate not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not Applicable.
Related Programs
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security, University Programs 245 Murray Lane, Building 410, Washington, District of Columbia 20523 Email: hsuniversityprograms@dhs.gov Phone: 202-447-4000
Web Site Address
http://www.sciencetosecurity.org.
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2008: Information on current DHS Centers of Excellence can be found at http://www.sciencetosecurity.org. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals.
