Urban Areas Security Initiative (97.008)
Program
97.008 Urban Areas Security Initiative
Federal Agency
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Authorization
Consolidated Security Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act of 2009 (Public Law 110-329); Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, Public Law 110-53.
Program Number
97.008
Last Known Status
Active
Objectives
To support the unique multi-discipline planning, operations, equipment, training, and exercise needs of high threat, high density Urban Areas, and to assist them in building and sustaining capabilities to prevent, protect against, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Uses and Use Restrictions
Funds provided under this grant are designed to address the unique needs of large urban areas and mass transit authorities. Funds can be used for equipment, training, exercises and planning. Urban Areas must utilize their Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy and the State's Program and Capability Enhancement Plan as the basis for requesting funds. There must be a clear correlation between the goals, objectives, and priorities identified in the Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy and UASI program activities. In addition, the Urban Area Homeland Security Strategy must also be consistent with and supportive of the State Homeland Security Strategy and the Program and Capability Enhancement Plan submitted by the State as part of the HSGP application. The UASI Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) provides funds to support security enhancements to property owned or leased by nonprofit organizations at high risk of attack from terrorist organizations. Refer to program guidance.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Applicant Eligibility: Selected city or combined entities identified within the current year Homeland Security Grant Program guidance and application kit. States that contain the selected cities will be notified of their eligibility to apply for this grant. The State agency with overall responsibility for developing the State Homeland Security Strategy and administering homeland security grant programs will be responsible for the administration of this program.In addition, Nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organizations that are at deemed high risk of a potential terrorist attack and are located within one of the specific UASI-eligible urban areas are eligible to submit applications through their State Administrative Agency (SAA) for (NSGP) funds.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Local governments.
Credentials/Documentation
Prior to, or along with, an application for assistance. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
Application and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
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. 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
OMB Circular No. A-102 applies to this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance.
Award Procedure
Applications or plans are reviewed by DHS program and administrative staff. Any issues or concerns noted in the application will be negotiated with the successful applicant prior to the award being issued.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Refer to program guidance document.
Appeals
Refer to program guidance document.
Renewals
Refer to program guidance document.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
This program has no matching requirements.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Refer to program guidance. Awards are subject to the Cash Management Improvement Act for payment and/or reimbursement of expenditures. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Based on program need.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Refer to program guidance document. . Refer to program guidance document. 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 A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards (or receive property, or a combination of both, within the fiscal year) 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 A-133. These audits are due to the cognizant Federal agency, submitted through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse, not later than 9 months after the end of the grantees fiscal year.
Records
Grant records shall be retained for a period of 3 years from the day the recipient submits its final expenditure report. If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit, or other action involving the records has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records must be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later. Grant records include financial and program/progress reports, support documents, statistical records, and other documents that support the activity and/or expenditure of the recipient or sub-recipient under the award.
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0560-0-1-754.
Obligations
(Formula Grants) FY 08 $862,925,000; FY 09 est $837,500,000; FY 10 est not reported. - FY 10 estimate not available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
For regulations and guidelines please refer to the UASI section of the HSGP solicitation guidance and application kit.
Related Programs
97.042 Emergency Management Performance Grants; 97.053 Citizen Corps; 97.071 Metropolitan Medical Response System; 97.073 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP); 97.074 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program (LETPP)
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Headquarters Office: Department of Homeland Security/Techworld, Control Desk, 4th Floor, Room 427 500 C. St., SW
The Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID)
CSID is open from 8:00 a.m to 7:00pm., Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday., Washington, District of Columbia 20472 Email: askcsid@dhs.gov Phone: 1-800-368-6498
Web Site Address
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals.
