Homeland Security Biowatch Program (97.091)

Program

97.091 Homeland Security Biowatch Program

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Authorization

Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, 6 U.S.C 308(b)(1)(c.

Program Number

97.091

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To provide funding and/or property for the conduct of operations and other related activities intended to identify, counter, or respond to biological and chemical threats.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS; USE OF PROPERTY, FACILITIES, OR EQUIPMENT

Uses and Use Restrictions

Financial and nonfinancial assistance may be provided for the following: salaries, materials and supplies, equipment, travel, publication costs, subcontractor and supporting costs required for technical and other activities necessary to achieve the objective. Restrictions on use of funds will be identified in the funding opportunity announcement, program guidance, and award provisions. See program announcement.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Generally, State and local governments or as specified by U.S. Appropriation Statute. Specific applicant eligibility will be identified in the funding opportunity announcement and program guidance.

Beneficiary Eligibility

State and local governments.

Credentials/Documentation

May be required by the U.S. Statute, regulation, or program guidance. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

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. An application (SF-424, Budget, program or project narrative and assurances) must be submitted that outlines the implementation of the project and expenditure of funds in response to the project identified through the announcement.

Award Procedure

Applications or plans are reviewed by DHS program and administrative staff, concerns negotiated with the applicant, and award processed.

Deadlines

Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

The range of approval depends on the type of project to be funded.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Contingent upon future Congressional funding. Renewal of an award to increase funding or extend the period of performance is at the sole discretion of the Department of Homeland Security.

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

Specified in the funding opportunity announcement. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: See program announcement.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Program and progress reports must be submitted and are identified in the Terms and Conditions of the award. Financial reports submission are identified in the Terms and Conditions of the award. Program and progress reports must be submitted and are identified in the Terms and Conditions of the award. Financial reports submission are identified in the Terms and Conditions of the award. Requirements are identified in the Terms and Conditions of the award.

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 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.

Records

Financial records, supporting documentation and all other records to validate the performance of the grant or cooperative agreement must be retained for 3 years from the date the final financial status report is submitted to the DHS.

Program Accomplishments

Not Applicable.

Financial Information

Account Identification

70-0800-0-1-999.

Obligations

(Salaries) FY 08 $17,553,379; FY 09 est $21,000,000; FY 10 est not reported. - 2010 estimate not available.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Specified in the announcement.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

OMB Circulars Nos., A-21 Cost Principles for Educational Institutions, A-87 Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments, A-102 Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments, A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Other Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Nonprofit Organizations, and A-133 Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, in addition to program regulations, guidelines, DHS policy and procedures.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

CDR Dan Yereb Early Detection Division, Office of Health Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, Washington, District of Columbia 20528 Phone: (202) 254-6712.

Web Site Address

www.dhs.gov .

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Earmark or as identified in the funding opportunity announcement or program guidance.