State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training (16.614)

Program

16.614 State and Local Anti-Terrorism Training

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Justice
Office: Bureau Of Justice Assistance

Authorization

Anti-Terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, Section 822, Public Law 104-132; 42 U.S.C. 3760, 3751, (b)(26).

Program Number

16.614

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

To provide specialized, terrorism/extremism orientation, interdiction, investigation, and prevention to state and local law enforcement executives, command personnel, intelligence officers, investigators, analytical personnel, training directors, and prosecutors.

Types of Assistance

ADVISORY SERVICES AND COUNSELING; DISSEMINATION OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION; TRAINING

Uses and Use Restrictions

Grant program funds are intended to: (1) provide state and local law enforcement (including prosecution authorities) a general awareness and working knowledge of domestic terrorist and "political" extremist movements; (2) disseminate information relating to vital elements of law enforcement anti-terrorism preparedness and readiness; (3) provide a general planning orientation to State and local law enforcement pertaining to crisis and consequence management and incident command, including essential elements requisite to conducting criminal investigations and prosecutions of terrorist threats and incidents; and (4) maintain and enhance a domestic terrorism public source database. Standard restrictions as outlined in OJP's Financial Guide apply.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

For-profit (commercial) organizations; nonprofit organizations; faith-based and community organizations; institutions of higher education; and consortiums with significant and demonstrated experience in terror prevention strategies and in delivering training and technical assistance to law enforcement and tribal communities are eligible to apply. For-profit organizations must agree to waive any profit or fees for services. Joint applications from a consortium must identify the primary applicant and co-applicant(s), and letters of support that outline the partners' responsibilities must be provided. Faith-Based and other community organizations consistent with President George W. Bush's Executive Order 13279, dated December 12, 2002, and 28 C.F.R. Part 38. It is DOJs policy that faith-based and other community organizations that statutorily qualify as eligible applicants under DOJ programs are invited and encouraged to apply for assistance awards to fund eligible grant activities. Faith-based and other community organizations will be considered for awards on the same basis as other eligible applicants and, if they receive assistance awards, will be treated on an equal basis with all other grantees in the administration of such awards. No eligible applicant or grantee will be discriminated for or against on the basis of its religious character or affiliation, religious name, or the religious composition of its board of directors or persons working in the organization. Faith-based organizations receiving DOJ assistance awards retain their independence and do not lose or have to modify their religious identity (e.g., removing religious symbols) to receive assistance awards. DOJ grant funds, however, may not be used to fund any inherently religious activity, such as prayer or worship. Inherently religious activity is permissible, although it cannot occur during an activity funded with DOJ grant funds; rather, such religious activity must be separate in time or place from the DOJ-funded program. Further, participation in such activity by individuals receiving services must be voluntary. Programs funded by DOJ are not permitted to discriminate in the provision of services on the basis of a beneficiary's religion.

Beneficiary Eligibility

State and local criminal justice agencies are the primary beneficiaries of this program.

Credentials/Documentation

The Institute for Intergovernmental Research is required to submit an application for assistance, as well as a detailed program and budget narrative. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application and Award Process

Preapplication Coordination

The standard application forms (SF-424) as furnished by the Federal agency in accordance with 28 CFR, Part 66 (Common Rule), must be used for this program. 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

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. The applicant must follow the instructions pertinent to completing the SF-424, and the financial conditions prescribed in the OJP Financial Guide, and submit a fully executed application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance, 810 7th Street, NW., Fourth Floor, Washington, DC 20531. Complete instructions can be found at www.grants.gov. If you experience difficulties at any point during this process, please call the Grants.gov Customer Support Hotline at 1-800-518-4726.

Award Procedure

BJA reviews applications for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with all program requirements. Upon approval by the Assistant Attorney General, OJP, award letters and award documents are sent to the grantee. One copy of the grant award must be signed by a duly authorized representative and returned to BJA.

Deadlines

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Applications will generally be approved or denied within 60 days of receipt of a completed application.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Renewal is contingent upon: 1) Congressional funding; and 2) Justification. A project must submit a written request justifying the need for the extension and how an extension would be consistent with the objectives of the grant within 60 days of expiration.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

This program has no statutory formula.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

One year. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Reimbursement.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Program reports are not applicable. Cash reports are not applicable. Progress reports are not applicable. Reporting requirements for grants awarded under this program are articulated in the OJP Financial Guide. Performance Measures: To assist in fulfilling the Department�s responsibilities under the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA), Public Law 103-62, applicants who receive funding under this solicitation must provide data that measures the results of their work.

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. Payments and transactions are subject to audits by the General Accounting Office, Department of Justice's Office of the Inspector General, State or local government auditors, and auditors from independent public accounting firms. Jurisdictions must follow their local policies and procedures, including maintenance of reliable and accurate accounting systems, record keeping, and systems of internal control.

Records

Recipients of Federal funds must retain all project related documentation for 3 years from the date of the final financial status report unless an audit has been initiated or an unresolved audit finding remains. This is in accordance with Federal retention requirements to ensure the availability of complete information should an audit be conducted.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) coordinated curriculum development activities, secured appropriate facilities for training delivery, and delivered training through the Center for Task Force Training, SLATT Project. SLATT conducted a total of 50 workshops, training sessions, and focus groups for 7,600 line officers and 586 law enforcement executive officers. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

15-0401-0-1-754.

Obligations

(Training) FY 08 $1,902,869; FY 09 est $2,000,000; FY 10 est $2,000,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

One cooperative agreement for up to $4.75 million will be awarded for a project period of 12 months.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Financial Guide, Office of Justice Programs, Office of the Comptroller.

Related Programs

97.004 State Domestic Preparedness Equipment Support Program

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Michael Medaris Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Department of Justice, 810 Seventh Street, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20531 Email: AskBJA@usdoj.gov Phone: (202) 616-6500 or 1-866-859-2687

Web Site Address

http://www.usdoj.gov/bja/tta/index.html

Examples of Funded Projects

Fiscal Year 2008: Anti-terrorist preparedness training, anti-terrorist research, operational issues development, and technical assistance support activities. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Applications received by BJA are reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with all program requirements.