Public Alert Radios for Schools (97.079)
Program
97.079 Public Alert Radios for Schools
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Authorization
Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009, Public Law 110-329.
Program Number
97.079
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To disseminate public alerts and warnings by providing Public Alert Radios to eligible schools. Public alerts and warnings can be disseminated nationwide, regionally, or locally. This program will: a) expand delivery of public alert services to designated schools; and b) enhance and strengthen the capability of designated schools to provide alert and warning information directly to students and the public.
Types of Assistance
PROJECT GRANTS
Uses and Use Restrictions
Property grants to provide Public Alert Radios to schools in designated geographic areas.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Schools located in geographic locations identified by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Beneficiary Eligibility
Students (K-12).
Credentials/Documentation
Schools located in geographic locations identified by the Deartment of Homeland Security (DHS). 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. Public Alert Radios will be provided on the basis of available funding to the schools located in geographic locations identified by DHS.
Award Procedure
Radios will be distributed to selected schools accompanied by a letter, and a brochure explaining the program's purpose and use of the radio. Recipients will be instructed to respond by e-mail to confirm receipt and acceptance of property, and to agree that the radios will be used to receive 'all hazards' public warnings.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not Applicable.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
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
Refer to program guidance document. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Eligible schools receive a public alert radio.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Eligible schools who receive a public alert radio, will respond by e-mail to the administering program office, confirming receipt of the Public Alert Radio and acceptance for its intended use. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Expenditure reports are not applicable. Performance monitoring is not applicable.
Audits
Not Applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-5609-1-1-000.
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 08 $1,500,000; FY 09 est $0; FY 10 est $0
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not Applicable.
Related Programs
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices.
Headquarters Office
Mr. Brendan Shields, Alternate: Mark Paese 245 Murray Lane, Bldg #410, Washington, District of Columbia 20528 Phone: 202-282-8396 or 301-713-1824
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
DHS will determine the allocation of radios based on the funding and the schools located in the geographic areas designated by DHS, eligible to receive a public alert radio.
