FEMA FY 2012 Funding Opportunity. National Training Program

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Washington, DC 20528

NOTIFICATION OF FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

FOR FEMA’S FY 2012 CONTINUING GRANT PROGRAM

To:                  Stakeholders                         

From:             Federal Emergency Management Agency             

Subject:          Fiscal Year 2012 Continuing Training Grant Program Funding Opportunity

Comments:

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that as of June 12, 2012, the Agency is accepting applications for the FY 2012 Continuing Training Grants (CTG) program.  The purpose of the FY 2012 CTG is to develop and deliver a national training program that provides tailored, specialized training courses in three areas that will focus on Whole Community Inclusive Planning, Cybersecurity, and Complex Attacks.  Applicants must submit completed applications, including a nine-page concept paper through www.grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. EST, on July 3, 2012.

The DHS-FEMA CTG program will provide $3,793,600 in grant funding to improve the nation’s readiness to prevent, protect against, respond to, recover from and to mitigate against terrorist attacks, major disasters, and other emergencies.  (Funding for each of the three focus areas will not exceed $1,264,533.33 per area). The CTG program is a competitive grant program with a period of performance of 36 months.  The funding for the one-year solicitation was authorized by The Consolidated Appropriations Act 2012 (Public Law NO. 112-74).   Funding will be provided in the form of cooperative agreements awarded directly to the selected applicants.  Final awards will be announced by the end of the current fiscal year. 

Eligible applicants for the FY 2012 CTG grant program include state, local, tribal, and territorial governments; non-profit associations and organizations, including community and faith-based organizations, with a demonstrable, expertise relevant to the focus area for which grant funding is being requested; non-profit higher education institutions with existing programs that address the focus area for which grant funding is requested.

All applicants will be evaluated on their ability to develop and deliver training programs to participants on a national level. Applicants should describe their course delivery methods and demonstrate their ability to reach a national audience, such as instructor led mobile deliveries, resident, or on-line training.  Applicants can apply for funding in more than one identified focus area.  The applications can be found directly at www.Grants.gov.  The application for the FY 2012 CTG program must be completed and submitted through the ND Grants system located at https://portal.fema.gov.  For help on applying through www.grants.gov, applicants can contact the Grants.gov customer support hotline at (800) 518-4726.  Applicants should refer to Appendix A in the Funding Opportunity Announcement for Concept paper requirements and criteria.  For those who need assistance in submitting the applications via ND Grants, training can be found at http://www.fema.gov/government/grant/ndgms.shtm

If applicants need assistance registering for the ND Grants system, they can contact FEMA’s Enterprise Service Desk at 1-888-457-3362. Applicants who need a required Dun and Bradstreet Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number should obtain one at no cost by calling 1-866-705-5711.  The application process also involves an updated and current Central Contractor Registration which must be confirmed by the applicant at http://www.ccr.gov.  Applicants must submit completed applications, including a nine-page concept paper through grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. EST, on July 3, 2012. 

Technical Assistance

The Technical Assistance Program provides direct support assistance on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible organizations to enhance their capacity and preparedness for all-hazard threats.  In addition to the risk assessment assistance already being provided, FEMA also offers a variety of other direct support assistance programs.  The Technical Assistance Program also provides access to planning support.   More information can be found at http://www.fema.gov/about/divisions/pppa_ta.shtm or by emailing FEMA-ARequest@fema.gov.

Grant Support

§  For questions about the CTG, contact the Grant Programs Directorate (GPD). FEMA GPD’s Grants Management Division will provide fiscal support, including pre- and post-award administration and technical assistance, to the grant programs included in this solicitation. Additional guidance and information can be obtained by contacting the FEMA Call Center at (866) 927-5646 or via e-mail to ASK-GMD@dhs.gov.

§  National Preparedness Directorate (NPD) / National Training and Education Division (NTED). NPD/NTED has the programmatic responsibility for this solicitation action and will also maintain the program management function and responsibilities throughout the life-cycle of the awarded grant. Additional guidance and information can be obtained by contacting the NPD/NTED point of contact Mr. Willie Johnson Jr. at (202) 786-9567 or via e-mail to Willie.Johnsonjr@fema.gov.

§  Centralized Scheduling and Information Desk (CSID). CSID is a non-emergency comprehensive management and information resource developed by DHS for grants stakeholders. CSID provides general information on all FEMA grant programs and maintains a comprehensive database containing key personnel contact information at the Federal, State and local levels. CSID can be reached by phone at (800) 368-6498 or via e-mail to askcsid@fema.gov.

Contact Information: For additional information, please visit www.fema.gov/grants or contact Andrew White at (202) 646-3183.  Please consult our Frequently Asked Questions at www.fema.gov/grants/