National Incident Management System (NIMS) (97.107)

Program

97.107 National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Authorization

Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296; Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2007, Public Law 109-295; Homeland Security Presidential Directive HSPD-5.

Program Number

97.107

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To support the development, integration, and deployment of incident management systems. This includes operational, technical and programmatic standards in support of nationwide implementation of the NIMS model; establish a unified approach to incident management as well as standard command and management structures.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Funding will support implementation of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) which includes incident management standards, related projects, and program support. Refer to program guidance. Refer to program guidance. Refer to program guidance.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Specific information on applicant eligibility is identified in the funding opportunity announcement and program guidance.

Beneficiary Eligibility

State, local, Public Nonprofit Institution/Organization, Federal Recognized Indian Tribal Government, U.S. Territory/Possession, Private Organization, Other Public Institution/Organization.

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 eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

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 and approved for award by DHS program and administrative staff in accordance with program guidance.

Deadlines

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Refer to program guidance document.

Appeals

Refer to program guidance.

Renewals

Annual.

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. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Refer to program guidance.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

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 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31. Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award. See program guidance. 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 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31. Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award. 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: Jan. 31, April 30, July 31, and Oct. 31. Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award. 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 31, April 30, July 31, and October 31. Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award.

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: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2009: Funding has been provided to State, local emergency management entities, private sector, educational institutions and non-governmental organization in support for the nationwide implementation of the National Incident Management System. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

70-0700-0-1-999.

Obligations

(Cooperative Agreements) FY 08 $12,648,000; FY 09 est $10,000,000; FY 10 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

Refer to program guidance.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

See program guidance.

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.fema.gov/emergency/nims/index.shtm.

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2009: As specified within the cooperative agreements. Please see specific cooperative agreements for further guidance. Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Refer to the program guidance.