Soft Target Program for Overseas Schools

 

Improve physical security of overseas schools to deter or lessen the impact of terrorism and/or violent crime.

Active 19.024 Department of State B - Project Grants Not applicable. Section 29 of the State Department Basic Authorization Act None None. Every request for an Overseas Schools Security Grant Program grant must be submitted via an official cable from the applicable overseas post under the authority of the Ambassador. Funding is provided via a grant issued by one of two grant offices within the State Department. The grant office is determined by whether the school is a Department-assisted school or not. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program Preapplication coordination is not applicable. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program Regional Security Officers meet with school officials to discuss threats, vulnerabilities, and possible remedial action. RSOs prepare and send an official cable outlining recommendations, rationale, budgetary cost estimates, and school specific data. The Bureau of Diplomatic Security, along with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations jointly review the funding request to verify that it meets the program criteria, that the recommendations are prudent, and that the cost estimates are reasonable. October 1, 2021 to September 30, 2022 Requests for Overseas Schools Security Grant Program funding are accepted on a continual basis throughout the year. From 15 to 30 days. Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable. To fund the implementation of physical security upgrades at eligible overseas schools. Performance Reports: The Regional Security Officer (RSO) oversees the work performed by the school. Upon completion he/she verifies that all work was properly completed and functions as intended. Only then, may requests for reimbursement be processed at post. Not applicable. Recipients are required to maintain financial records for three years. 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. Normal grant performance period is 12 - 18 months. Extensions can be granted if determined to be necessary by the Program Office in the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations. Generally, schools front their own funding to implement upgrades. Upon successful completion, as determined by the Regional Security Officer, schools are reimbursed by the applicable post. None/Not specified. Michelle R. Adams
1701 Ft. Myer Dr.

Arlington, VA 22209 US
adamsmr@state.gov
Phone: 7035161615 19-0535-0-0-000 (Project Grants) FY 20$6,196,220.00; FY 21 est $7,810,000.00; FY 22 Estimate Not Available FY 18$3,424,500.00; FY 19 est $2,676,200.00; - Range: $1K - $2.4M Avg: $800K Not applicable. Not applicable.