E-911 Grant Program (20.615)

Program

20.615 E-911 Grant Program

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Transportation
Office: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Authorization

Ensuring Needed Help Arrives Near Callers Employing 911 (ENHANCE 911) Act of 2004, Title I, Section 104, Public Law 108-494, 47 U.S.C 942.

Program Number

20.615

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To provide grant funding for the implementation and operation of Phase II enhanced 911 services and for migration to an IP-enabled emergency network.

Types of Assistance

Formula Grants

Uses and Use Restrictions

Grant funds awarded may be used only for the acquisition and deployment of hardware and software that enables the implementation and operation of Phase II E-911 services, for the acquisition and deployment of hardware and software to enable the migration to an IP-enabled emergency network, or for the training in the use of such hardware and software, provided such uses have been identified in the State 911 Plan. Grant funds awarded may be used only for the acquisition and deployment of hardware and software that enables the implementation and operation of Phase II E-911 services, for the acquisition and deployment of hardware and software.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

None

Beneficiary Eligibility

None

Credentials/Documentation

Applications for grant funds must consist of the following components:
(1) State 911 Plan that details the projects and activities proposed to be funded and describes the steps the State has taken to meet statutory and programmatic conditions, such as coordination with local governments, tribal organizations, and 911 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs).
(2) Project budget for all proposed projects and activities to be funded by the grant funds, including identification of non-Federal sources, if applicable. The proposed projects and activities must meet the eligible use requirement.
(3) Supplemental project budget for additional grant funds that may become available. Only applicants that qualify for the initial distribution of grant funds would be eligible to receive additional grant funds, if available. The supplemental project budget must provide as much detail as the project budget, including identification of non-Federal sources, if applicable.
(4) Designation of a single officer or government body to serve as the E-911 Coordinator of implementation of E-911 services and to sign the certifications required under this part.
(5) Certifications of statutory and programmatic conditions, including certifying that designated E-911 charges have not been diverted for any purpose. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

Federal staff of the National E911 Implementation Coordination Office (ICO) reviews each application. Standard application forms required by the Governmentwide Common Grant Rule for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments must be used for this grant program. Assistance from Federal staff of the ICO is continuously available to participants in this program.

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. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. 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

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. As stated above in the Credentials/Documentation section, an application consists of a State Plan, project budget, supplemental project budget, designation of an E-911 Coordinator and certifications. Applicants must use SF-424, 424A, 424B and SF-LLL.

Award Procedure

Awards are made by the Assistant Secretary for Communication and Information, U.S. Department of Commerce and the Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation.

Deadlines

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

From 30 to 60 days.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory Formula: Title Tiltle 1, Chapter 102, Public Law 110-283.

Matching Requirements: Percent: 50.%. Each State, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico must match at least 50 percent of each eligible project with non-Federal sources.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

Federal share is reimbursed on claims submitted on vouchers covering costs incurred. All participants have converted to Electronic Transfer of funds. Funds placed under obligation must be expended within three years of award. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

No program reports are required. SF-272. Each grant recipient must submit an annual performance report following the procedures of 49 CFR 18.40 and a final report. Each grant recipient must also submit quarterly financial reports following the procedures of 49 CFR 18.41, except when a final voucher is required. Performance monitoring is not applicable.

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 No. A-133, �Audits of State and Local Governments and Nonprofit Organizations,� nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more within the State�s fiscal year shall have an audit made in accordance with Circular No. A-133, or in accordance with Federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they participate.

Records

Records relating to the program shall be retained for a period of not less than three years from the date of submission of final financial report.

Program Accomplishments

Not Applicable.

Financial Information

Account Identification

69-8020-0-1-401.

Obligations

(Formula Grants) FY 08 $0; FY 09 est $41,325,000; FY 10 est $0

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$250,000 to $2,841,352.77. Average: $737,946.43.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Final regulation will be published at 47 CFR Part 400.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., NTI-140, Washington, District of Columbia 20590 Email: national911@dot.gov Phone: (202) 366-3485

Web Site Address

http://www.e-911ico.gov

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Applications will be evaluated to ensure the inclusion of required State Plan, project budget, supplementary project budget (if applicable), designation of E-911 Coordinator and certifications. State Plan will be evaluated for its compliance with eligible use of funds and statutory and programmatic requirements, and project budget will be evaluated for the inclusion of required matching funds as well as the budget�s consistency with the State Plan. Federal funds are obligated to support upgrading a State's 911 system, and States have latitude in determining projects upon which they spend their Federal monies.