Emergency Management Institute-Training Assistance (97.026)
Program
97.026 Emergency Management Institute-Training Assistance
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Authorization
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, 42 U.S.C. 5121 et seq.; National Security Act of 1947, 50 U.S.C. 401 et seq.; Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended, 50 U.S.C. App. 2061 et seq.; Earthquake Hazards Reduction Act of 1977, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 7701 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; Bluemont, Virginia facility; 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 Specified Use.
Uses and Use Restrictions
State (includes territories),local and tribal emergency management officials, who have been approved for training by the Emergency Management Institute, Emmitsburg, Maryland, in emergency management skills. Reimbursement may be made for a portion of their travel, but students are required to pay for meals. On Campus quarters and bus transportation from Washington metro airports to EMI may be furnished at no charge. In order to save airfare costs under this program, students are encouraged to travel to EMI on Saturday when dormitory space is available in lieu of Sunday travel (some restrictions apply).
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Individuals who need emergency management training and are assigned to an emergency management position in State, local or tribal government. Effective October 1, 1998, participants are limited to three trips per fiscal year and are limited to taking the same course only once. Employees of State, local and tribal offices of emergency services are exempt. Only one round trip participant stipend will be paid to each individual for each course attended.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individuals who need emergency management training and are assigned to an emergency management position in State local or tribal government.
Credentials/Documentation
Student Stipend Agreement (FEMA 75-3) accompanied by required support documentation. Individuals must have already been accepted into the course. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Process admission applications through county, State, tribal and regional emergency management structures. This program is excluded from coverage under 44 CFR Part 13 and E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Application is made to the Educational and Academic Support Branch 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. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
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
Apply at time of registration for class or generally within one day after the start of class.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
May be made to the Superintendent of the Emergency Management Institute.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
The Emergency Management Institute may reimburse State, local and tribal students for a portion of their travel, furnish on campus quarters and bus transportation from Washington metro airports to EMI at no charge, but require participant payment of meals. Students from Federal agencies will not be reimbursed for travel and per diem. Students from foreign governments are not eligible for travel and per diem.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
As of fiscal year 2001, 8,208 students attended courses, and 2,919 of those students were paid a stipend by the Emergency Management Institute Resident Program. Approximately the same level of activity is estimated for fiscal year 2002.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0700-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $1,200,000; FY 03 est $1,200,000; and FY 04 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Average stipend in fiscal year 2001 was $409.
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 Catalog Appendix IV for FEMA Regional Offices.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Drive, SW., Washington, DC 20528. Telephone: (202) 282-8000.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Students are provided an opportunity to attend courses at the Emergency Management Institute resident facility, Bluemont 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.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Individuals must meet individual course prerequisites and be recommended by their State, local or tribal government for training.
