State Fire Training Systems Grants (97.043)
Program
97.043 State Fire Training Systems Grants
Federal Agency
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
Authorization
Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, Public Law 106-113.
Program Number
97.043
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To provide financial assistance to State Fire Training Systems for the delivery of a variety of National Fire Academy courses/programs.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Grant funds are to be used within each State to deliver NFA training courses/programs and for marketing, administrative costs and electronic feedback of student data. Each State shall spend at least $20,000 ($25,000 in FY01) in costs relating directly to the delivery of course materials. Computer purchases are restricted.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Representatives from the 50 State Fire Training Systems.
Beneficiary Eligibility
All fire and emergency response personnel.
Credentials/Documentation
All beneficiaries will be required to submit a 75-5 Application Form for all 6-day and 10-day courses, and a 75-5A Application Form for all 2-day courses.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372 and OMB Circular A-102.
Application Procedure
Application packages will be sent to each of the 50 State Fire Training Systems.
Award Procedure
One grant will be issued to each of the 50 State Fire Training Systems after the program office approves each State's work plan.
Deadlines
Work plan submissions are determined each year by the project officer. Individual course and program application deadlines will vary within each State for eligible beneficiaries.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Not applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Recipient organizations must provide to the NFA, quarterly project reports on all activities associated with this grant. Reports must be submitted as described in the grant articles.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have an audit made for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards is exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records
Records must be retained at least 3 years; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if audit findings have not been resolved.
Program Accomplishments
None.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0700-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Grants) FY 02 $1,250,000; FY 03 est $1,250,000; and FY 04 est not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$25,000 to $30,000 per State.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
None.
Related Programs
None.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
FEMA regional offices.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security 245 Murray Drive, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20528 Tel. (202) 282-8000.
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
None.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
The criteria for selecting proposals are based upon the extent that the work plan contains eligible categories of NFA courses and includes estimated numbers of students to be trained and proposed dates of training.
