National Fire Academy Educational Program (97.019)

Program

97.019 National Fire Academy Educational Program

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Authorization

U.S.A. Patriot Act of 2001, Public Law 107-56; The Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, Public Law 93-498; Federal Emergency Management Agency, Executive Order 12127 44FR 19367 3 CFR 1979 Comp P 376; Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296.

Program Number

97.019

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To provide professional development experience for fire service authorities who have demonstrated significant leadership accomplishment.

Types of Assistance

TRAINING

Uses and Use Restrictions

Uses: To fund fellowships for senior fire executives to attend and participate in the three-week �Senior Executives in State & Local Government Program� course that is held twice each year at the Kennedy School of Government-Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Restrictions: Use of grant funds must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award. Grant funds may not be used for matching funds for other federal grants / cooperative agreements, lobbying, or intervention in federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. Federal employees may not receive funds under this award and are prohibited from serving in any capacity (paid or unpaid) on any proposal submitted under this program.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

This funding opportunity is restricted to Harvard University, Kennedy School of Government. There is no cost sharing or match funding requirement associated with this opportunity.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Eligible beneficiaries are fire service authorities of States, Local governments, State-designated Indian tribes, qualified Civil Defense / Disaster Prevention and Relief / Emergency Preparedness organizations and other qualified groups / entities as authorized under the provisions of the program. For complete eligibility information, refer to program guidance.

Credentials/Documentation

The individual may be required to provide documentation related to their roles and responsibilities in fire prevention and control. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

For train-the-trainer and in-service instructor trainees, nominations are sought from State fire training directors and metropolitan fire department chiefs. 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. FEMA participates in the Administration�s e-government initiative. As part of that initiative, all applicants must file their application using the Federal electronic �storefront� portal Grants.gov. Eligible applicants must apply through this portal, accessible on the Internet at http://www.grants.gov. Applications must include all forms and submissions as stipulated in the program announcement / guidance. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. For comprehensive application / submission information, refer to program guidance. Application for resident and regional courses is made to the National Emergency Training Center Admission's Office using the General Admission Application (FEMA Form 75-5). Application for weekend on-campus courses and off-campus courses is made through the appropriate State or metropolitan fire training agency.

Award Procedure

The application will be reviewed and recommended for funding by the DHS/FEMA/USFA/NFA based on the program criteria identified in the announcement / program guidance. Notification of award approval is made through the electronic Grants Management System (GMS).

Deadlines

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Refer to program guidance document.

Appeals

May be made to the Superintendent of the National Fire Academy.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

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

Announcement of award approval is made through the electronic Grants Management System (GMS). For complete information regarding length and time phasing of assistance, refer to program guidance. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: See Program Guidance.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Audits

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-133. There may be an evaluation of the benefit derived by the community as a result of attendance at a particular course.

Records

Refer to program guidance.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: In prior fiscal years, approximately 5,239 students participated in the National Fire Academy resident program; 787 students participated in Regional Deliveries; and 2,872 individuals participated in the State Weekend program. An estimated 60,000 individuals participated in educational opportunities through other Academy off-campus and train-the-trainer program. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

70-0564-0-1-800.

Obligations

(Training) FY 08 $7,025,019; FY 09 est $6,600,000; FY 10 est $6,600,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Not Applicable.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

National Fire Academy Course Catalog.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Headquarters Office: Department of Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, C/O 245 Murray Lane, Bldg # 410, Washington, District of Columbia 20523 Email: FEMA-NIMS@dhs.gov Phone: 1-800-621-FEMA.

Web Site Address

http://www.dhs.gov.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: Students are provided an opportunity to attend courses at the National Fire Academy resident facility or at a convenient off-campus location with a minimal cost to the individual or the fire department represented. The increase in the number of students attending increases the professional level of the fire service personnel. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selection.