Centers For Homeland Security (97.061)

 

Program

97.061 Centers For Homeland Security

 

Federal Agency

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

 

Authorization

Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, Section 308(b)(2), as amended; Emergency Wartime Supplemental Appropriation 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 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.

 

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

 

Uses and Use Restrictions

Grant funds may be used by selected universities 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. graduate and undergraduate 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.

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Eligible applicants are accredited U.S. institutions of higher education.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Public and private colleges and universities.

Credentials/Documentation

None.

 

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure

Only solicited applications are accepted.

Award Procedure

Proposals are reviewed by an external peer-review panel for technical merit. Proposals are reviewed by an internal panel for technical merit and relevance to the DHS mission. Based on the review comments and recommendations of the reviewers, some proposals may be selected for site visits. The final selection will be made by the DHS. Notification and formal award is made, in writing, by a Notice of Grant Award issued from the DHS Headquarters office.

Deadlines

Application deadlines will be identified in the solicitation announcement.

 

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Appeals

None.

Renewals

Renewals of grant awards are based on performance and may be awarded for an additional two years of funding.

 

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Periods of performance are up to three years and may, depending on the availability of funds and program recommendation, be renewed.

 

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Quarterly progress and Financial Status Reports are required for the first year of funding. If the awards are renewed, annual reports will be required within 30 days after the end of each budget period; Financial Status Reports will continue to be due quarterly. Financial Status Reports are required within 30 days after the end of each quarter: January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30. A final progress report and final Financial Status Report must be submitted within 90 days after from the expiration date of the grant award.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular NO. A-133, (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Government, 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 the year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records

Financial records must be kept for three years after submission of the final expenditure report, and three years after the final disposition of non-expendable property. If questions remain, such as those raised as a result of an audit, records must be retained until the problem is resolved.

 

Program Accomplishments

In fiscal year 2004, up to two awards are anticipated.

 

Financial Information

Account Identification

70-0800-0-1-999.

Obligations

FY 03 $0; FY 04 est $70,000,000; and FY 05 est $30,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$4,000,000 to $6,000,000.

 

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

None.

 

Related Programs

None.

 

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Not applicable.

Headquarters Office

Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Drive, SW., Washington, DC 20528. Email: universityprograms@dhs.gov.

Web Site Address

http://www.dhs.gov

 

Examples of Funded Projects

None. New program.

 

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Proposals are evaluated on the basis of the: (1) technical merit; (2) relevancy to the mission of DHS; (3) degree to which the applicant met the objectives of the specific broad agency announcement; (4) the administrative and managerial ability of the applicant to carry out the project in a cost-effective manner; (5) the adequacy of the staff and faculty to carry out the project; (6) the soundness of the budget for assuring effective utilization of grant funds; (7) the demonstration and level of commitment by the institution to involve undergraduate and graduate students in the project; and (8) extent and significance of the impact of the proposed work on the achievement of stated DHS goals.

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