Firefighter/emergency Medical Services (EMS) Outreach, Technology Transfer, Information Dissemination, And Technical Assistance (97.105)
Program
97.105 Firefighter/emergency Medical Services (EMS) Outreach, Technology Transfer, Information Dissemination, And Technical Assistance
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Authorization
The Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974; Homeland Security Act of 2002,, Public Law 107-296; U.S.A. Patriot Act of 2001, Public Law 107-56; Executive Order 12127.
Program Number
97.105
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To support firefighter/emergency medical service (EMS)health and safety issues, technology transfer, technical assistance, and information dissemination/outreach efforts.
Types of Assistance
PROJECT GRANTS
Uses and Use Restrictions
Support educational outreach, technology transfer, information dissemination, and technical assistance to the fire service/EMS concerning emergency/first responder issues including communications operability and interoperability, and to enhance operational safety.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Unsolicited applications will not be accepted. Specific information on applicant eligibility is identified in the funding opportunity announcement and program guidance.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Specialized group; General public.
Credentials/Documentation
No Credentials or documentation are required. 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
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 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 the 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
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Requests for modifications to the grant award can only be authorized in writing by the DHS Assistance Officer with the concurrence of the administering program office. Requests for modifications must be supported by adequate justification.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Refer to program guidance. Awards are subject to the Cash Management Improvement Act for payment and/or reimbursement of expenditures. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: See program guidance.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
see 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 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.
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
Not Applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0564-0-1-800.
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 08 $150,000; FY 09 est $46,000; FY 10 est $75,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Rules and Procedures for Funds Transfers, 31 CFR 205: OMB Circular A-102: Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments; OMB Circular A-87: Cost Principles for State and Local Governments; OMB Circular A-110: Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations; OMB Circular A-21: Cost Principles for Educational Institutions; OMB Circular A-122: Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations.
Related Programs
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
DHS/FEMA/Grant Programs Directorate Tech World Bldg - South Tower 5th Floor, 500 C Street, SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20472 Email: firegrants@dhs.gov Phone: 866-274-0960
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.
