$11m Grant Opportunities. FY14 Homeland Security National Training Program Continuing Training Grants (DOHS

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DHS-14-NPD-005-000-02
FY 2014 Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP)-Continuing Training Grants (CTG)
Department of Homeland Security
Department of Homeland Security - FEMA

· Deadline: 7/16/2014 

· Funds: $11,000,000 is available for 8 awards 

Description

The FY 2014 Continuing Training Grants (CTG) funds are available to develop and deliver innovative training programs that are national in scope and meet emerging training needs in our Nation's communities. Where possible, efforts should be made in the development and delivery of training programs to address priorities from the National Preparedness Report and Capability Estimation Process. Funding will be provided in the form of cooperative agreements directly to qualified applicants. Funding for this year's funding opportunity announcement is authorized by the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 (Public Law No: 114-6), Division D, Title III, State and Local Programs.

Eligible Applicants

Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
County governments

Training Opportunity: FEMA. Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)

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IS-317: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams

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IS-317: Introduction to Community Emergency Response Teams 

Course Description:

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates individuals about disaster preparedness and trains and organizes teams of volunteers that can support their communities during disasters. The CERT Program offers training in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, and disaster medical operations. With proper CERT training, you can help protect your family, neighbors, and co-workers if a disaster occurs...

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African Sun Times. ‘DRASTIC ACTION’ NEEDED ON EBOLA' June 29, 2014

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drastic-action-needed-ebola/JUNE 29, 2014

The African Sun Times

‘DRASTIC ACTION’ NEEDED ON EBOLA’

June 29, 2014 

“Drastic action” is needed to contain the spread of deadly Ebola in West Africa, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Nearly 400 people have died in the outbreak which started in Guinea and has spread to neighbouring Sierra Leone and Liberia.

 It is the largest outbreak in terms of cases, deaths and geographical spread. The WHO said it was “gravely concerned” and there was potential for “further international spread”. The outbreak started four months ago and is continuing to spread.  So far there have been more than 600 cases and around 60% of those infected with the virus have died.   Ebola, a haemorrhagic fever, has no cure and is spread by contact with the fluids of infected people or animals, such as urine, sweat and blood.  Most of the deaths have been centred in the southern Guekedou region of Guinea.

The WHO has sent 150 experts to the region to help prevent the spread of the virus but admits ” there has been significant increase in the number of daily reported cases and deaths”.

Dr Luis Sambo, the WHO’s regional director for Africa, said: “This is no longer a country-specific outbreak, but a sub-regional crisis that requires firm action. “WHO is gravely concerned of the on-going cross-border transmission into neighbouring countries as well as the potential for further international spread. “There is an urgent need to intensify response efforts…this is the only way that the outbreak will be effectively addressed.”

The charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) has already warned that the Ebola outbreak is out of control.

It says the epidemic will spread further unless there is a stronger international response.

Source: BBC