Training Resource and Data Exchange (TRADE) (97.097)

Program

97.097 Training Resource and Data Exchange (TRADE)

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Homeland Security

Authorization

Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law 107-296; The Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974, Public Law 93-498; U.S.A. Patriot Act of 2001, Public Law 107-56; Executive Order 12127.

Program Number

97.097

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

Support the national exchange and sharing of fire/emergency service training related materials and information.

Types of Assistance

PROJECT GRANTS

Uses and Use Restrictions

Grant funds are to be used within the TRADE regions to support the exchange and sharing of training related materials and information. Refer to program guidance document or administering program office for specific information. Eligibility is restricted to TRADE network participants consisting of the directors of the 50 State fire service training systems and senior executive training officers from the Nationa's largest fire departments.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Eligibility

Specialized group; TRADE network participants consisting of the directors of the 50 State fire service training systems and senior executive training officers from the Nation's largest fire departments.

Beneficiary Eligibility

State and local; general public.

Credentials/Documentation

No Credentials or documentation are required. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.

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

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Application deadine and other information are contained in the application/program guidance.

Award Procedure

One grant will be issued to each of the TRADE Regions.

Deadlines

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

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Refer to program guidance.

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. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Refer to program guidance.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

See program guidance. . Quarterly progress reports. Quarterly Financial Status Reports. .

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. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133, "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have an audit made for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 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

Fiscal Year 2008: Various regional training classes and seminars have been sponsored for fire/emergency service personnel within each of the TRADE regions. This program supports a national conference as well as development of regional training catalogues and materials, and non-copyrighted fire-service-related information sharing activities which includes the virtual TRADing Post and TRADENET system. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

70-0564-0-1-800.

Obligations

(Project Grants) FY 08 $93,000; FY 09 est $93,000; FY 10 est $93,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

$5,340 to $17,255 per Region.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

31 CFR 205: Rules and Procedures for Fund Transfers; OMB Circular A-102: Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments; OMB Circular A-87: Cost Principles for State and Local Governments; OMB Circular A-110: Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Non-Profit Organizations; OMC Circular A-21: Cost Principles for Educational Institutions; OMB Circular A-122: Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

DHS/FEMA/Grant Programs Directorate , Tech World Bldg - South Tower 5th Floor, 500 C Street, SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20472 Email: firegrants@dhs.gov Phone: 866-274-0960

Web Site Address

http://www.usfa.fema.gov/training/nfa/trade/.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Identified in program guidance.