National Fire Academy Training Assistance (97.018)
Program
97.018 National Fire Academy Training Assistance
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Authorization
Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, as amended, 15 U.S.C. 2201 et seq.
Program Number
97.018
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide travel stipends to students attending Academy courses.
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specified Use.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Presently, the program covers reimbursement for the cost of a 21-day pre-purchase, nonrefundable ticket for round-trip transportation by common carrier, or privately owned vehicle mileage reimbursement not to exceed the cost of the airline ticket, for the resident program courses at the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland and a limited stipend for selected regional delivery courses throughout the nation. For Resident Program courses, students are required to pay the cost of meals daily. For Regional Delivery courses, a limited stipend of up to $100 for a one- week course and up to $200 for a two-week course is provided to help offset students' transportation and lodging. Reimbursements are not made to Federal employees who are attending on behalf of their employer, employees from private industry, or foreign students.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Any student who is a member of a fire department or has significant responsibility for fire prevention and control and has been accepted into an eligible course at the National Fire Academy may apply for stipend reimbursement. Federal or private industry employees or foreign students may be accepted into National Fire Academy courses but are not eligible for stipend reimbursement.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Student or sponsoring organization.
Credentials/Documentation
Student Stipend Agreement (FEMA Form 75-3) and Student Stipend Agreement (Amendment) (FEMA Form 75-3a) accompanied by a copy of the required supporting documentation. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
Application is made to the Educational and Technology Services Branch at the National Emergency Training Center using the Student Stipend Agreement (FEMA Form 75-3) and Student Stipend Agreement (Amendment) (FEMA Form 75-3a) after acceptance into the course. The Student Stipend Agreement must be accompanied by the required supporting documentation. The completed agreement package will be processed immediately. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.
Award Procedure
The completed agreement package will be processed immediately. A U.S. Department of the Treasury payment schedule will be prepared and a reimbursement check issued directly to the beneficiary.
Deadlines
Student stipend reimbursements for resident courses must be submitted at the time of on-site registration, and student stipend reimbursements for regional delivery courses must be submitted to the course sponsor at the time of registration. Any additional claims for either program must be submitted within 60 days from the start date of the class.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
May be made to the Superintendent of the National Fire Academy, or his designee.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Students are required to pay for their meals.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
None.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have an audit made for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards is exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
None.
Program Accomplishments
During fiscal year 2001, 4,030 student stipends were extended to the National Fire Academy Program.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0700-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Direct Payments) FY 02 est $1,200,000; and FY 03 est $1,005,000; and FY 04 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Average stipend paid for Resident Courses to date is $321 and to date is $91 for Regional Delivery Courses.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
National Fire Academy Course Catalog, course schedules.
Related Programs
97.019, National Fire Academy Educational Program.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Drive, SW., Washington, DC 20528. Telephone: (202) 282-8000.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Students are provided an opportunity to attend courses at the National Fire Academy resident facility with a minimal cost to the individual or the fire department represented. The increase in the number of students attending impacts on increasing the professional level of fire service personnel.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Acceptance into the course.
