Engaging State and Local Emergency Management Agencies to Improve Ability to Prepare for and Respond to All - Hazards Events

 

The purpose of this program is to prepare the nations public health systems to minimize the consequences associated with all-hazards events. The Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response/Division of State and Local Readiness (Center for Preparedness & Response/DSLR) works to promote the integration of public health emergency preparedness into overarching emergency preparedness for all-hazards responses. Center for Preparedness & Response/DSLR works through and with national partners to develop and enhance public health emergency preparedness.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
93.684
Federal Agency/Office
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Section 301(a) and 317(a) of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. section 247b (a), as amended. Additionally, this program is authorized under section 311(c)(1) of the Public Health Service Act (42 USC § 243(c)(1)).
SEC391(A)317(K)OFPHS42U.S.C.SEC241A 247B
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Applicant must have experience as a professional association of and for emergency management directors from all 50 states, eight U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, the applicant's unique ability in representing state emergency management directors will greatly assist with emergency preparedness planning and coordination efforts between public health and emergency management sectors nationally.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Applicant must have experience as a professional association of and for emergency management directors from all 50 states, eight U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia, the applicant's unique ability in representing state emergency management directors will greatly assist with emergency preparedness planning and coordination efforts between public health and emergency management sectors nationally. The nation's public is the ultimate recipient of benefits from this program.
Credentials/Documentation
Costs under CDC financial assistance mechanisms are in accordance with 2 CFR ?200, as codified in 45 CFR ?75. Any required credentials and/or documentation will be identified in the NOFO to which applications are submitted.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Applications will be evaluated for completeness and responsiveness by the agency program and CDC's Office of Grants Services (OGS). CDC will not review incomplete and non-responsive applications. After review and approval, a notice of grant award (NoA) will be prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public. Additionally, please check www.Grants.gov for any relevant NOFO information regarding processes for applying for assistance.
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a Notice of Award (NoA) will be prepared and processed, along with appropriate notification to the public. Initial awards provide funds for the first budget period (usually 12 months) and the NoA will indicate support recommended for the remainder of the project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, award requirements, and special conditions, if any.
Deadlines
Check Grants.gov for any relevant NOFO information regarding processes for applying for assistance.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 90 to 120 days. Please check www.Grants.gov for any relevant NOFO information regarding processes for applying for assistance.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Project period of performance is 1 to 5 years. After initial awards, and subject to availability of funds, projects may be continued non-competitively contingent upon satisfactory progress by the recipient (as documented in required reports) and the determination that continued funding is in the best interest of the Federal government.
How are proposals selected?
Applications will be evaluated on the review criteria described in the Notice of Funding Opportunity Announcements (NOFOs). In general, the review and selection process of complete and responsive applications to the NOFO consists of determination of the scientific and technical merit by objective or peer review, availability of funds, and relevance of program priorities and the priorities of CDC.
How may assistance be used?
Project funds may be used to strengthen public health infrastructure through engagement with state and local emergency management agencies. This engagement will improve the Nation’s overall ability to prevent, protect mitigate, respond to, and recover from all-hazards emergency incidents and events by further preparing state, local and territorial public health systems to minimize consequences associated with all-hazards incidents and events.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Annual Federal Financial Reports (FFR) and performance/progress reports are required. Final FFRs and performance reports are required. Other reporting may be required and will be outlined in the NOFO or the Notice of Award.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
In accordance with 2 CFR ?200, as codified in 45 CFR ?75, there is a 3-year record retention requirement; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if final audit has not been done or findings resolved. Property records must be retained in accordance with HHS Grants Policy Statement requirements.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.

Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.

MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Financial assistance is provided for a 12-month budget period with a period of performance of up to five years subject to the availability of funds and satisfactory progress of the recipient. Notice of Award
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None/Not specified.
Headquarters Office
Van A. King
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, CPR 1600 Clifton Road NE, H21-6
Atlanta , GA 30333 US
vbk5@cdc.gov
Phone: (404) 639-5276

James Diggs Jr., MPH, CHES
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, CPR 1600 Clifton Rd NE, H21-5
Atlanta, GA 30333 USA
vqh3@cdc.gov
Phone: (770) 488-1989
Website Address
http://www.cdc.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
09-2956-2-0-181
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 22$165,000.00; FY 23 est $35,000.00; FY 24 est $165,000.00; FY 21$165,000.00; FY 20$165,000.00; FY 19$65,000.00; FY 18$100,000.00; FY 17$0.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Subject to availability of funds. Approximate Average Award: $150K Budget Period Length: 12 months Project Period Length: 5 years
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
45 CFR Part 75 for institutions of higher education, hospitals, other nonprofit organizations and commercial organizations. Additionally, please check www.Grants.gov for any relevant NOFO information regarding respective compliance requirements.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 



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