Emergency Management Institute (EMI)-Resident Educational Program (97.028)
Program
97.028 Emergency Management Institute (EMI)-Resident Educational Program
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Authorization
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C 5121 et seq; Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended,, 50 U.S.C App 2061 et; Earthquake Hazards Reduction of 1977, 42 U.S.C 7701 et seq; National Security Act of 1947, 50 U.S.C 401 et seq.
Program Number
97.028
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To improve emergency management practices among State, local and tribal government managers, and Federal officials as well, in response to emergencies and disasters. Programs embody the Comprehensive Emergency Management System by unifying the elements of management common to all emergencies: planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery.
Types of Assistance
TRAINING
Uses and Use Restrictions
The primary audience is State, local and tribal government officials. Courses are not open to the general public. Acceptance into specific courses is based on a need to know the information and how it will be used for the benefit of the community.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Individuals assigned to an emergency management position in State, local, or tribal government are eligible. Restrictions apply, however; refer to program guidance document or contact administering program office for additional information.
Beneficiary Eligibility
General Public.
Credentials/Documentation
Applicants may be asked to verify their emergency management responsibilities. 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
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. 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 acceptance into the course.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Refer to program guidance document.
Appeals
May be made to the Superintendent of the Emergency Management Institute.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
This program has no matching requirements.
This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Indefinite. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Payment based on Project need.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
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. There may be an evaluation following completion of most courses to determine the application of the information and the benefit derived by the community.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2008: In the preceding fiscal year, 14,551 individuals participated in the EMI resident program. The same level of participation is anticipated for the current and future fiscal year(s). Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0711-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Training) FY 08 $3,215,771; FY 09 est $3,500,000; FY 10 est $3,500,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Emergency Management Institute Course Catalog.
Related Programs
97.026 Emergency Management Institute_Training Assistance; 97.027 Emergency Management Institute (EMI)_Independent Study Program
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. See EMI Catalog for listing of FEMA Regional Offices.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Emergency Managment Institute 16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 Phone: 301-447-1286
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2008: Individuals are provided an opportunity to attend courses at the Emergency Management Institute resident facility. 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 selection criteria.
