Emergency Management Performance Grants (97.042)
Program
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Authorization
Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009, Public Law 110-329.
Program Number
97.042
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide resources to assist State and local governments to sustain and enhance all-hazards emergency management capabilities. All hazards approach to emergency response, including the development of a comprehensive program, planning, training, exercises, sets the stage for an effective and consistent response to any threatened or actual disaster or emergency, regardless of the cause. States have the opportunity to use EMPG funds to further strengthen their ability to support emergency management activities while simultaneously addressing issues of national concern as identified in the National Priorities of National Preparedness Guidelines.
Types of Assistance
FORMULA GRANTS
Uses and Use Restrictions
Each state shall obligate 100% of the total grant program amount to the designated state-level EMA. For more detailed guidance on the EMPG grant program please refer to the current Fiscal Year solicitation guidance.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
States, as defined in the Homeland Security Act of 2002, refer to means "any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any possession of the United States." The State Administration Agency (SAA) is the only agency eligible to apply for EMPG funds. Additionally, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands are eligible to receive EMPG funding.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Funding under this program is ultimately used by emergency management organizations and programs of States, the District of Columbia, territories and possessions of the Unites States, local, and Indian Tribal governments.
Credentials/Documentation
Grantees must maintain and expand any necessary capabilities to sustain an effective emergency management program. These capabilities must be able to address all-hazards emergencies. To help assess these capabilities, all EMPG award recipients submit a narrative as a part of the application. Additionally, all EMPG award recipients are required to submit a budget and budget narrative.
States, as defined in the Homeland Security Act of 2002, refer to means "any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and any possession of the United States." The State Administration Agency (SAA) is the only agency eligible to apply for EMPG funds. Additionally, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands are eligible to receive EMPG funding. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Technical assistance is available for application preparation from the FEMA Regional Offices. 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. 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 award being issued.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Refer to program guidance document.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
A new application is required for each Federal fiscal year.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory Formula: Title Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009, Public Law 110-329.
Matching Requirements: Pursuant to the Compact of Free Association, $50,000 each may be available for the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands. The EMPG program has a 50% federal and 50% state cost-share cash or in-kind match requirement.
This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Refer to program guidance. Awards are subject to the Cash Management Act for payment and/or reimbursement of expenditures. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Payment based on Project need.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Categorical Assistance Reports (CAPR) and Biannual Strategy Implementation Reports (BSIR) are due within 30 days after the end of the reporting periods, which are June 30 and December 31, for the life of the award. Grantees are also required to submit quarterly financial reports. These reports are due 30 days after the end of each quarter: Jan. 30, April 30, July 30 and Oct. 30. Final financial, CAPR and BSIR reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award. Refer to program guidance. Refer to program guidance. Refer to program guidance. Refer to 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 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: All States and eligible Territories have received EMPGs in fiscal year 2002. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0519-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Formula Grants) FY 08 $291,450,000; FY 09 est $315,000,000; FY 10 est not reported.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Refer to program guidance.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
For more requirements and guidance, please refer to the current year EMPG program.
Related Programs
97.008 Urban Areas Security Initiative ; 97.053 Citizen Corps; 97.067 Homeland Security Grant Program; 97.071 Metropolitan Medical Response System; 97.073 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP); 97.074 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP)
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. The G&T Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID); Telephone: 1 (800)368-6498 or askcsid@dhs.gov. CSID hours of operation are from 8:00 a.m.7:00 p.m. (EST), Monday - Friday.
Headquarters Office
FEMA Techworld Control Desk, 4th Floor, Room 427
500 C Street SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20472 Phone: 800-368-6498
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals.
