National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) (97.076)

Program

97.076 National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Authorization

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act.

Program Number

97.076

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To support investigative and forensics support activities related to investigations of missing and exploited children, promote awareness of the child pornography tip line and Project Alert; and, in conjunction with other Federal law enforcement agencies, support the establishment and maintenance of a national resource center and clearinghouse dedicated to missing and exploited children issues.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

The NCMEC award is designated for a private, nonprofit organization (NPO) which meets Congress's objectives and programmatic criteria for preventing the abduction, abuse, and sexual exploitation of children; and/or assisting law enforcement agencies in the investigation and recovery of those children. See program guidance.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Designated private nonprofit institution/organization.

Beneficiary Eligibility

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

OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. 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

None.

Renewals

An annual appropriation is anticipated for this program.

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

see program guidance. Cash reports are not applicable. Grantees are required to submit quarterly financial and performance reports. Quarterly "Progress Reports" must include the progress of each sub-grant award. Reports are due 30 days after the end of each quarter: January 30, April 30, July 30, and October 30. Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award. see program guidance. 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

Fiscal Year 2008: The NCMEC toll-free hotline has received more than 150,000 calls from parents, law enforcement, prosecutors and citizens seeking assistance or asking for information regarding missing children issues. NCMEC has also disseminated thousands of publications and provided training to several hundred law enforcement officers and prosecutors regarding online crime against children and child protection issues. NCMEC's Cyber Tip Line has received over 165,000 reports of child pornography and child sexual exploitation. NCMEC continues to receive hundreds of hits on their web page daily. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

70-0404-0-1-751.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $203,000; FY 09 est $203,000; FY 10 est $203,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Amount may vary.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

For additional information on program requirements and guidance, please contact the headquarters office at the address listed below.

Related Programs

16.543 Missing Children's Assistance

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

NCMEC/ David L. Schoonover, United States Secret Service Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, Building #410, Washington,, District of Columbia 20523 Email: David.Schoonover@usss.dhs.gov Phone: (202) 406-9277

Web Site Address

www.dhs.gov

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Application is reviewed by the U. S. Secret Service and subject-matter experts. Application is evaluated according to the program objectives and goals established by Congress.