Emergency Management Institute-Training Assistance (97.026)
Program
97.026 Emergency Management Institute-Training Assistance
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Authorization
Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, 50 U.S.C App. 2061; Earthquate Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, as amended, 42 U.S.C 7701 et seq; National Security Act of 1947, 50 U.S.C 401 et seq.; Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C 5121 et seq.
Program Number
97.026
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To defray travel and per diem expenses of State, local, and tribal emergency management personnel who attend training courses conducted by the Emergency Management Institute, at the Emmitsburg, Maryland facility; Nobel Training Center at the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Anniston, Alabama; and selected off-site locations. Its purpose is to improve emergency management practices among State, local, and tribal government managers, 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
DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR A SPECIFIED USE
Uses and Use Restrictions
State (includes territories), local, and tribal emergency management officials, who have been accepted for emergency management training by the Emergency Management Institute, Emmitsburg, Maryland. Reimbursement may be made for a portion of student's travel, but attendees are required to pay for meals. Refer to program guidance document or contact administering program office for additional information.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Individuals who are assigned to an emergency management position in State, local or tribal government are eligible. Some restrictions apply, refer to program guidance document or contact administering program office for additional information.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Specialized Group.
Credentials/Documentation
Individuals who are assigned to an emergency management position in State, local, or tribal government are eligible. Some restrictions apply, refer to program guidance document or contact administering program office for additional information. Individuals must first be accepted/approved by EMI, to attend the training course. Student Stipend Agreement (FEMA 75-3) accompanied by required supporting documentation. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Applications for admission to training course are processed/coordinated through county, State, tribal, and regional emergency management entities. 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. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Application is made to the Admissions Office, Management Operations and Support Services Division at the National Emergency Training Center using the Student Stipend Agreement after acceptance into the course. The Student Stipend Agreement must be accompanied by the required supporting documentation.
Award Procedure
The completed agreement will be processed immediately. If reimbursement is to be made a U.S. Department of Treasury payment schedule is prepared and a reimbursement check is issued directly to the beneficiary within 60 days.
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
Refer to program guidance document or contact administering program office for additional information. Certain match requirements (payment of meals by attendees) apply to all participants. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Refer to program guidance document.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Audits
Not Applicable.
Records
Not Applicable.
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2008: 14,551 students attended courses and 2,860 of those students received a stipend by Emergency Management Institute Resident Program. Fiscal Year 2009: Approximately the same level of activity is estimated for the current fiscal year. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0711-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Direct Payments for Specified Use) FY 08 $1,308,223; FY 09 est $1,300,000; FY 10 est $1,300,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Refer to program guidance document.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Emergency Management Institute Course Catalog.
Related Programs
97.027 Emergency Management Institute (EMI)_Independent Study Program; 97.028 Emergency Management Institute (EMI)_Resident Educational Program
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. See Catalog Appendix IV for FEMA Regional Offices.
Headquarters Office
Emergency Management Institute http://training.fema.gov/EMIWeb/contactus.asp
16825 South Seton Avenue, Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727 Phone: (301) 447-1286
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2008: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2009: Students are provided an opportunity to attend courses at the Emergency Management Institute resident facility, Anniston facility, and selected off site locations. Cost to the individual or the organization represented include meals, travel to point of major embarkment and return, personnel replacement costs, and related expenses. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selection.
