Environmental Monitoring/Cleanup, Cultural and Resource Mgmt., Emergency Response Research, Outreach, Technical Analysis

 

Provides technical and financial assistance to State and local government entities for the conduct of projects/activities to support DOE missions; requirements to manage cultural resources and commitments to provide the public assurances that implemented DOE programs are protective of human health and the environment and educational training and EM?s goals to reduce legacy footprint, lifecycle cost and accelerate cleanup and offer research opportunities in science technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) fields.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
81.214
Federal Agency/Office
Department of Energy
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2016 Savannah River obligated funds to five CFDA 81.214 5,014,911.13
Fiscal Year 2017 Savannah River plans to obligate funds to ten CFDA 81.214
Fiscal Year 2019 Provides technical and financial assistance to State and local government entities for the conduct of projects/activities to support DOE missions; requirements to management cultural resources and commitments provide the public assurances that implemented DOE programs are protective of human health and the environment and educational training and EM's goals to reduce legacy footprints, lifecycle cost and accelerate cleanup and offer research opportunities in science technology, engineering and mathematical (STEM) fields. Financial assistance is provided in support of the program objectives. Restrictions on the use of funds depend on the provisions of the specific project agreement. Applicants must meet the guidelines established by DOE or contained in the specific Congressional authorization for particular program being supported.
Authorization
National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 (Public Law 89-665; 16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.). Subsequent amendments to the Act include Public Laws 91-243, 93-54, 94-422, 94-458, 96-199, 96-244, 96-515, 98-483, 99-514, 100-127, 102-575, 103-437, 104-333, 106-113, 106-176, 106-208, 106-355,109-453. Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979 (Public Law 96-95; 16 U.S.C. 470aa-mm) Native American Graves Protection And Repatriation Act of 1990 (Public Law 101-601) Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund) of 1980 42 U.S.C. ยง9601 et seq. Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1965, (Public Law 102-386; 42 U.S.C 6961), Section 6001 Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended, Public law 83-703;Stat. 9191: 42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq; Department of Energy Organization Act, 42 U.S.C. 7101 Public Law 95-91 Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (42 U.S.C. 11001-11050) of 1986 (Title III of Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (PL 99-499) Energy Policy Act of 1992 Freedom of Information Act and Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552 and 5 U.S.C. 552a, White House Initiative On Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Executive Order13532, February 26, 2010 White House Initiative On Education Excellence for Hispanics, Executive Order13555, October 19, 2010 Federal Actions To Address Environmental Justice In Minority Populations And Low-Income Populations, Executive Order, 12898, February 11, 1994
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Research and Development Environmental Restoration
Beneficiary Eligibility
State, Local US Territory/Possession, Minority Group, Low Income
Credentials/Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with 10 CFR 600 for State and local Governments. OMB Circular No. A-87 applies to this program.
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. OMB Circular A-102 applies to this program. OMB Circular No. A-11 applies to this program. The application forms must be downloaded from the Grants.gov website at http://www.grants.gov. Applicants for sub-awards from the states should consult the office of the official designated as the single point of contact within the State for more information on the process the State requires to be following in applying for assistance.
Award Procedure
Evaluations will be conducted by the staff of the Office of Acquisition Management and the applicable Program Office.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
From 90 to 120 days. None
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
From 90 to 120 days. Renewals are subject to review by the program office and subject to the availability of funds.
How are proposals selected?
The selection process will be determined by the criteria announced in the solicitation, if any.
How may assistance be used?
Financial assistance is provided in support of the program objectives. Restrictions on the use of funds depend on the provisions of the specific project agreement. Applicants must meet the guidelines established by DOE or contained in the specific Congressional authorization for a particular program being supported.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Not applicable.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Retention of records will be required in accordance with 10 CFR 600.
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
Vary. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Funds are released through the Electronic Transfer System. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Quarterly.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
Department of Energy, Savannah River Operations Office, P. O. Box A, Aiken, SC 29802
Headquarters Office
Cynthia Hughes
Department of Energy
Savannah River Operations Office
P. O. Box A
Aiken, SC 29802 USA
cynthia.hughes@srs.gov
Phone: 803-952-9355
Website Address
http://www.srs.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
89-0251-0-1-294
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)) FY 18$18,355,911.00; FY 19 est $4,866,376.00; FY 20 FY 17$27,381,495.00; FY 16$501,491,113.00; - Subject to funds availability.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$0.00 to $8,792,019.00. Subject to the availibility of funds.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Financial assistance actions will be completed in accordance with 10 CFR 600, 2CFR 200, and all applicable National Policies (Laws and Executive Orders).
Examples of Funded Projects
Fiscal Year 2017 State cultural and resource management Environmental justice
Fiscal Year 2016 State cultural and resource management Environmental justice

 



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