Homeland Security-related Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (HS STEM) Career Development Program

 

To provide funding to assist with the development of future HS-STEM professionals and practitioners.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 04/02/2020 (Archived.)
Program Number
97.104
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Homeland Security
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
PROJECT GRANTS
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Authorization
Homeland Security Act of 2002, Section 308, Public Law 107-296, 6 U.S.C 188(b).
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
Other Public Institution/Organizations; Other Private Institution/Organizations; (Colleges and Universities).
Credentials/Documentation
Refer to program guidance. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
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. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Application deadline and other information are contained in the application/program guidance.
Award Procedure
Applications are reviewed by subject matter experts (SMEs). Award are based on Agency priorities and available funding.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional office, as appropriate, for application deadlines.
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
Refer to program guidance document.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
How are proposals selected?
Refer to the program guidance for information on criteria for selecting proposals.
How may assistance be used?
Support is provided to colleges and universities who, in turn, provide financial support and career guidance to students interested in HS-STEM careers. Refer to the program guidance document for additional information.
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Grantees are required to submit annual financial and performance reports. Annual Progress Reports must include the progress of each sub-grant award. Final financial and performance reports are due 90 days after the expiration or termination of grant award. Refer to program guidance. Refer to program guidance. Financial Status Reports. Refer to program guidance.
Auditing
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503. 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
This program has no statutory formula.
This program has no matching requirements.
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: Payment based on Project need.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Department of Homeland Security, University Programs, S&T 245 Murray Lane, SW., Building 410, Washington, District of Columbia 20523 Phone: (202) 254-5695
Website Address
http://www.hsuniversityprograms.org
Financial Information
Account Identification
70-0800-0-1-999.
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 14 $0; FY 15 est $0; and FY 16 est $0 - No new awards have been made but active awards have not yet been closed out. This program remains open due to open awards.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Refer to program guidance.
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Nonprofit Organizations, A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions and A-122, Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organization., A-133 Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations, in addition to program regulations, guidelines, DHS policy and procedures.
Examples of Funded Projects
Not Applicable.

 


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