Homeland Security Biowatch Program (97.091)
Program
97.091 Homeland Security Biowatch Program
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS)
Authorization
Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, Title 6, U.S.C. Section 308(b)(1)(c).
Program Number
97.091
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide funding and/or property for the conduct of testing, evaluation, and demonstration of homeland security technologies intended to identify, counter, or respond to terrorist threats.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements or Contracts); Use of Property, Facilities, and Equipment; Sale, Exchange, or Donation of Property and Goods; Dissemination of Technical Information.
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.
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.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
The applicant is notified of funding availability through letter, electronic mail communication, or electronic posting on www.Grants.gov. The applicant will be advised on how to apply for the funding through the funding opportunity announcement and program guidance. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
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
Application deadlines are specified in the announcement of funds availability.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
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
Match requirements, if any, are specified in the Program or Appropriation Statute, regulation or program guidance, and are identified in the announcement.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Specified in the funding opportunity announcement.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Financial and progress reports must be submitted in compliance with OMB Circular A-102 or A-110. The frequency of the reports will be identified in the "Terms and Conditions" of the award.
Audits
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
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0800-0-1-999.
Obligations
FY 05 $14,763,500; FY 06 est $25,500,000; and FY 07 est $25,500,000.
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
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Marilyn Morgan, Director, Grants and Financial Assistance Division, Office of Procurement Operations, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer. Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murry Lane SW, building 410, Washington DC 20523, Telephone: 202-772-9826.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Earmark or as identified in the program guidance.
