Homeland Security-related Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (HS STEM) Career Development Program (97.104)
Program
97.104 Homeland Security-related Science, Technology, Engineering And Mathematics (HS STEM) Career Development Program
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Authorization
Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296, 6 U.S.C 182, 188.
Program Number
97.104
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide funding for the establishment of scientific career development program.
Types of Assistance
PROJECT GRANTS
Uses and Use Restrictions
Support is provided to colleges and universities who, in turn, provide scholarships and fellowships. Refer to the program guidance document for additional information.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Specific information on applicant eligibility is identified in the funding opportunity announcement and program guidance.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Other Public Institution/Organizations; Other Private Institution/Organizations; (Colleges and Universities).
Credentials/Documentation
Refer to program guidance. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is required. 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. OMB Circular No. A-110 applies to this program. 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
Contingent upon future Congressional funding. Renewals or extensions to awards are 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
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: Payment based on Project need.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Grantees are required to submit annual financial and performance reports. Annual Progress Reports must include the progress of each sub-grant award. Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award. . See Guidance. Financial Status 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
70-0800-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 08 $3,000,000; FY 09 est $3,500,000; FY 10 est not reported. - FY10 Estimate not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Refer to program guidance.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Nonprofit Organizations, A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions and A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organization., A-133 Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, in addition to program regulations, guidelines, DHS policy and procedures.
Related Programs
97.062 Scholars and Fellows, and Educational Programs
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security, Grants and Financial Assistance Division, Office of Procurement Operations, Office of the Chief Procurement Officer 245 Murray Lane, SW., Building 410,, Washington, District of Columbia 20523 Phone: (202) 447-5589
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.
