Extramural Research Restoration Program: Hurricanes Harvey, Maria, and Irma – non-construction

 

As written in the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-123), this program will fund disaster response and recovery, and other expenses directly related to Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, or Hurricane Maria, which are in the FEMA-declared major disaster states (Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia Texas, Florida, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Georgia, and South Carolina), relevant to supporting the recovery of losses at non-Federal biomedical or behavioral research facilities.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
93.663
Federal Agency/Office
National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, Title 115, Section 123
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Applicants will be required to attest (at time of application) that funds requested will not be used for costs that are reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, under a contract for insurance, or by self-insurance. Terms and Conditions of the award will stipulate that the grantee must reimburse HHS for any costs that are subsequently covered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, under a contract for insurance, or by self-insurance. Definition: Self-Insurance is a formal plan, pursuant to law or regulation, in which amounts are set aside in a fund to cover losses of specified types and amounts, typically by a commercial insurance company. Appropriated funds are precluded from expenses that are or can be reimbursed by the formal self-insurance plan.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Applicants will be required to attest (at time of application) that funds requested will not be used for costs that are reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, under a contract for insurance, or by self-insurance. Terms and Conditions of the award will stipulate that the grantee must reimburse HHS for any costs that are subsequently covered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, under a contract for insurance, or by self-insurance. Definition: Self-Insurance is a formal plan, pursuant to law or regulation, in which amounts are set aside in a fund to cover losses of specified types and amounts, typically by a commercial insurance company. Appropriated funds are precluded from expenses that are or can be reimbursed by the formal self-insurance plan.
Credentials/Documentation
Applicants will be required to attest (at time of application) that funds requested will not be used for costs that are reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, under a contract for insurance, or by self-insurance. Terms and Conditions of the award will stipulate that the grantee must reimburse HHS for any costs that are subsequently covered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, under a contract for insurance, or by self-insurance. The cost principles for awards under this program are set forth in HHS regulations at 45 CFR 75, Subpart E and Appendix IX (hospitals) to Part 75. Commercial organizations are subject to the cost principles located at 48 CFR 31.2 Federal Acquisition Regulation. See the NIH Grants Policy Statement for further guidance on the applicability of cost principals (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/index.htm).
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is required. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. An environmental impact assessment is not required for this listing. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. See individual Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) for specific information.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Awards made under this program are subject to 2 CFR 200, as implemented by 45 CFR 75 "Public Welfare, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for HHS Awards". The policies and procedures generally applicable to NIH grants are set forth in the NIH Grants Policy Statement (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/nihgps/index.htm).
Award Procedure
See individual Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) for specific information.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
See individual Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) for specific information.
Appeals
See individual Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) for specific information.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
See individual Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) for specific information.
How may assistance be used?
These funds can be used for research, renovation and repair, constructions, training, and counseling to address the objectives identified in section 050. Funds appropriated in this paragraph shall not be available for costs that are reimbursed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, under a contract for insurance, or by self-insurance; Amounts are designated by the Congress as being for an emergency requirement pursuant to section 251(b)(2)(A)(i) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: See individual FOAs for specific information on performance monitoring
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
All records must be maintained for at least three years after the end of the project period or until all audit or compliance issues are resolved, whichever is latest.
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
All funds awarded must be obligated and outlaid within a 24-month period after the award date. Automatic No Costs Extensions are prohibited. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: The project period and budget period will be up to 24 months. See individual Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) for additional information. See individual Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) for additional information.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Financial or Grants Management contact as provided on the initiative, or Director, Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration (OPERA), OER, NIH for award policy or application issues: 301.435.0938
Headquarters Office
NIH General Grants Contacts page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/contacts.htm, Bethesda, Maryland 20892
NIH General Grants Contacts page at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/contacts.htm,
Bethesda, MD 20892 US
GrantsPolicy@OD.NIH.GOV
Phone: NIH General Grants Contacts page

Adam Graham
6705 Rockledge Drive, 807-E
Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
adam.graham@nih.gov
Phone: 301-402-3263
Financial Information
Account Identification
07-5182-0-0-846
Obligations
(Project Grants (Special)) FY 22$0.00; FY 23 est $0.00; FY 24 est $0.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
See individual Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) for specific information.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
See individual Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs) for specific information.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not applicable.

 



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