Homeland Security Information Technology And Evaluation Program

 

To foster and identify novel uses of existing "state-of-the-art" information technology that will remove barriers and/or improve information sharing and integration of State and local public safety interoperability.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 09/09/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
97.066
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Cooperative Agreements
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2013: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2014: No Current Data Available. Fiscal Year 2015: No Current Data Available
Authorization
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2008, Public Law 110-161.
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Specific information on applicant eligibility is identified in the funding opportunity announcement and program guidance.
Beneficiary Eligibility
State, U.S. Territories and local governments.
Credentials/Documentation
The applicant must complete a proposal as outlined in the funding opportunity announcement. 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. Environmental impact information is not required for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
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 funding opportunity announcement/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.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Refer to program guidance document.
Appeals
None.
Renewals
Extensions are at the discretion of DHS. Refer to the funding opportunity announcement or application guidance for information concerning renewals.
How are proposals selected?
Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals.
How may assistance be used?
Allowable costs and any funding restrictions will be identified in the Program Announcement. No construction will be eligible for funding. This funding may only be used to supplement existing funding and not be used to supplant funding. Refer to program guidance.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Refer to program guidance. Refer to program guidance. Refer to program guidance. Refer to program guidance. Refer to program guidance.
Auditing
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. 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.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
This program does not have MOE requirements.
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: Refer to program guidance.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security, Office of Grants and Financial Assistance Division,NPPD 245 Murray Lane, SW Mail Stop Code 0115, Building 410, Washington, District of Columbia 20528 Phone: (202) 447-5589
Website Address
http://www.dhs.gov.
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0560-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Cooperative Agreements) FY 12 $0; FY 13 est $0; and FY 14 est $0 - No additional funding approved/available.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Refer to program guidance.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not Applicable.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.

 



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