Growth Management Planning Assistance (12.613)

Program

12.613 Growth Management Planning Assistance

Federal Agency

OFFICE OF ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Authorization

10 U.S.C. 2391.

Program Number

12.613

Last Known Status

Deleted 10/17/2007 (Proogram authorization has expired.)

Objectives

To assist local governments or States on behalf of local governments to undertake community economic adjustment planning activities in response to the establishment or expansion of a Department of Defense (DoD) military installation. This activity is directed toward impacts resulting from the opening or expansion of a military installation, and the additional civilian public facilities and services that may be required to support the increased military presence.

Types of Assistance

Project Grants.

Uses and Use Restrictions

DoD funding may be provided for community planning activities that may include, but are not limited to: staffing, operating and administrative costs; and general or specialized community economic adjustment studies.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Local governments, States on behalf of local governments, or regional organizations composed of State or local governments may be eligible if the criteria below are met and the installation to which they are responding is located within any of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or Guam. An applicant may be eligible for DoD funding if: (a) the proposed or actual establishment or expansion of (i) a local military installation involves the assignment of more than 2,000 military, civilian, and DoD contractor personnel to a new or expanded installation or (ii) the assignment of more military, civilian, and contractor DoD personnel that is equal to 10 percent of employment in counties or independent municipalities within 15 miles of the installation, whichever is lesser; (b) the new or expanded installation will result in a direct and significantly adverse consequence on the affected community; and (c) other community impact or special impact assistance is not available.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Local governments, States on behalf of local governments, and regional organizations composed of State and local governments that represent the affected area.

Credentials/Documentation

Documentation that: (a) the Defense action has occurred or will occur; (b) it has imposed or is likely to impose a direct and significant adverse consequence; and (c) other impact assistance is not available.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

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 for the 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. Communities interested in obtaining DoD funding for community economic adjustment planning activities should contact DoD's Office of Economic Adjustment for pre-application assistance.

Application Procedure

The standard application forms required by 32 CFR Part 33 must be used for this program. Applications and supporting documentation should be submitted to the Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense, 400 Army Navy Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22202-4704. Applicants are encouraged to use the web-based eGrants application option available on the OEA homepage at http://www.oea.gov.

Award Procedure

Applications are approved by the Director, Office of Economic Adjustment.

Deadlines

None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

To the extent practicable, complete applications for planning assistance are responded to within 7 business days from receipt. Complete applications for assistance to carry out community adjustment programs are responded to within 30 business days from receipt, to the extent practicable.

Appeals

None.

Renewals

None.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula. A minimum of 10 percent of the project's total proposed funding is to be comprised of non-Federal sources.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

A grant period is typically one (1) year. Funds are disbursed quarterly or as required.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Quarterly financial and progress reports are required.

Audits

In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations."

Records

In accordance with 32 CFR Part 33.

Program Accomplishments

No program activity in recent years.

Financial Information

Account Identification

97-0100-0-1-951.

Obligations

(Grants) FY 01 $0; FY 02 $0; and FY 03 estimate $0.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$100,000 - 300,000; $150,000.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

OMB Circular Nos. A-133, and A-87, and 32 CFR Parts 25, 28 and 33. Related publications are available on the OEA website at no charge.

Related Programs

12.600, Community Economic Adjustment Non-Financial Assistance For Changes in Defense Activities; 14.218, Community Development Block Grant/Entitlement Grants; 14.219, Community Development Block Grants/Small Cities Program.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

Regional Director, Western Region Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense, 1325 J Street, Suite 1500, Sacramento, CA 95814. Telephone: (916) 557-7365.

Headquarters Office

Director, Office of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense, 400 Army Navy Drive, Suite 200, Arlington, VA 22202-4704. Telephone: (703) 604-6020.

Web Site Address

http://www.oea.gov

Examples of Funded Projects

Funds were awarded to enable community and military officials to understand the issues generated by growth at the base and identify measures that could be taken to mitigate the adverse impacts.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Magnitude of impact, statutory compliance, immediacy of need, reasonableness of proposed work program and the proposed level of funding.