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/
