Research Projects (97.002)
Program
97.002 Research Projects
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Authorization
Homeland Security Act, Public Law 107-296, U.S. Patriot Act 107-56, and various appropriation bills that list funding to provide assistance for earmarked projects or one-time research programs.
Program Number
97.002
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide funding that has been designated by funding level, generally to a specified entity for a research project, or to provide one-time funding for a one-time research program or project. If the funding is continued after the initial appropriation, the program will be assigned a CFDA number.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Uses and Use Restrictions
The funding is restricted to nonfederal entities.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Funds are restricted to nonfederal entities, e.g., State, local government, private, public, profit or nonprofit organization, Indian Tribal government or individual specified by U.S. Appropriation Statute.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State, local government, private, public, profit or nonprofit organization, Indian Tribal government or individuals.
Credentials/Documentation
May be required by the U.S. Appropriation Statute, regulation or project guidance.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
The applicant is notified of funding availability through letter or electronic mail communication. The applicant will be advised on how to apply for the funding through this notification. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
An application (SF 242, Budget, program or project narrative and assurances) or plan must be submitted that outlines the implementation of the project and expenditure of funds in response to the project identified through the notification.
Award Procedure
Applications or plans are reviewed by DHS program and administrative staff, concerns negotiated with the applicant and award processed.
Deadlines
Application deadlines are specified in the notification of funds availability submitted to the recipient of funds.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
"Earmarked" or one-time funding amounts and match requirements are specified in the U.S. Program or Appropriation Statute, regulation or project guidance.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Identified in the notification.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Financial and progress reports must be submitted in compliance with OMB Circular A-102 or A-110. The frequency of the reports will be identified in the "Terms and Conditions" of the award.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Financial records, supporting documentation and all other records to validate the performance of the grant or cooperative agreement must be retained for 3 years from the date the final financial status report is submitted to the DHS.
Program Accomplishments
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0800-0-1-999.
Obligations
FY 02 $0; FY 03 est $2,000,000; and FY 04 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Based on each "earmark" or one-time program funding designated by the U.S. Appropriation Statute.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
OMB Circulars Nos., A-21 Cost Principles for Educational Institutions, A-87 Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments, A-102 Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Stat, and Local Governments, A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Other Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Non-Profit Organizations, and A-133 Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations, in addition to program regulations, guidelines, DHS policy and procedure.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
Van Pace, DHS Grant Policy Office. Telephone: (202) 692-4341.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
None.
