Specials Projects (97.001)
Program
97.001 Specials Projects
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Authorization
Homeland Security Act, Public Law 107; U.S. Patriot Act Public Law 107 and Public Law 108, and various appropriation bills that list funding to provide assistance for earmarked projects or one-time programs.
Program Number
97.001
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide funding that has been designated by funding level, generally to a specified entity for a special project, or to provide one-time funding for a one-time 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 specified in U.S. Appropriation Statute.
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 individual specified by U.S. Appropriation Statute.
Credentials/Documentation
Credentials or other documentation may be required by the U.S. Appropriation Statute or other statute by project.
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 by the U.S. Appropriation Statute.
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 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. Appropriation Statute.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Length and time phasing of Assistance Mandated in the appropriation or identified in the application or plan submission.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Financial and progress reports must be submitted in compliance with OMB Circular A-102 or A110. 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 Non-Profit Organizations," non-Federal 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. Non-Federal 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 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 three years from the date the final financial status report is submitted to the DHS.
Program Accomplishments
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
TBD from the program office awarding the grant or cooperative agreement.
Obligations
To be determined.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Each "earmark" or one-time program funding is designated by the appropriation statute.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
OMB Circulars, 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
Not applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
Van Pace, DHS Grant Policy Office. Telephone: (202) 692-4341.
Headquarters Office
None.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Earmark funding to assist New York City in the recovery of the 9/11/2001 Terrorist Attack.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
