Research Projects

 

To provide funding that has been designated by funding level, generally to a specified entity for a research project, or to provide one-time funding for a one-time research program or project. If the funding is continued after the initial appropriation, the program will be assigned a CFDA number.

Deleted 08/20/2009 (Archived.) 97.002 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). None. Homeland Security Act, Public Law 107-296, U.S. Patriot Act 107-56, and various appropriation bills that list funding to provide assistance for earmarked projects or one-time research programs. Funds are restricted to nonfederal entities, e.g., State, local government, private, public, profit or nonprofit organization, Indian Tribal government or individual specified by U.S. Appropriation Statute. State, local government, private, public, profit or nonprofit organization, Indian Tribal government or individuals. May be required by the U.S. Appropriation Statute, regulation or project guidance. The applicant is notified of funding availability through letter or electronic mail communication. The applicant will be advised on how to apply for the funding through this notification. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. An application (SF 242, Budget, program or project narrative and assurances) or plan must be submitted that outlines the implementation of the project and expenditure of funds in response to the project identified through the notification. Applications or plans are reviewed by DHS program and administrative staff, concerns negotiated with the applicant and award processed. Application deadlines are specified in the notification of funds availability submitted to the recipient of funds. The range of approval depends on the type of project to be funded. Not applicable. Not applicable. None. The funding is restricted to nonfederal entities. Financial and progress reports must be submitted in compliance with OMB Circular A-102 or A-110. The frequency of the reports will be identified in the "Terms and Conditions" of the award. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Financial records, supporting documentation and all other records to validate the performance of the grant or cooperative agreement must be retained for 3 years from the date the final financial status report is submitted to the DHS. "Earmarked" or one-time funding amounts and match requirements are specified in the U.S. Program or Appropriation Statute, regulation or project guidance. Identified in the notification. Not applicable. Van Pace, DHS Grant Policy Office. Telephone: (202) 692-4341. http://www.dhs.gov 70-0800-0-1-999. FY 02 $0; FY 03 est $2,000,000; and FY 04 est not available. Based on each "earmark" or one-time program funding designated by the U.S. Appropriation Statute. OMB Circulars Nos., A-21 Cost Principles for Educational Institutions, A-87 Cost Principles for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments, A-102 Grants and Cooperative Agreements with Stat, and Local Governments, A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Other Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Non-Profit Organizations, and A-133 Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations, in addition to program regulations, guidelines, DHS policy and procedure. None.