FMA Planning Application

* Application Title:
* Application Number:
* Application Year:  
* Grant Type: FMA Planning Application
* Address:

Applicant Information
* Name of Applicant  
* State
Congressional District  
* Type of Applicant State Government
Local Government
Indian Tribal Government
Special Governmental District
Private Non-Profit
Other

If Private Non-Profit,

 

Legal status, function, and facilities owned:

 

State Tax Number: (e.g. 11-111111)

 

Federal Tax Number: (e.g. 11-111111)

 

If Other, please specify:

 
* Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN). If Indian Tribe, this is Tribal Identification Number.  
* What is your DUNS Number?
* Are you the application preparer?  Yes   No
* Does your organization have a Smartlink account?  Yes   No
* Is the application preparer the Point of Contact?  Yes   No
* Is application subject to review by Executive Order 12372 Process?  
Yes. This preapplication/application was made available to the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on:

      
No. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372
Or program has not been selected by state for review
* Is the applicant delinquent on any Federal debt?   Yes   No
 Explanation:  


Contact Information
Point of Contact Information
Title Mr.
Ms.
Mrs.
Dr.
* First Name  
Middle Initial  
* Last Name  
Title  
* Agency/Organization  
* Address 1  
Address 2  
* City  
* State  
* ZIP  
* Phone  
Fax  
* Email  
 
Alternate Point of Contact Information
Title Mr.
Ms.
Mrs.
Dr.
First Name  
Middle Initial  
Last Name  
Title  
Agency/Organization  
Address 1  
Address 2  
City  
State  
ZIP  
Phone  
Fax  
Email  


Subgrant Applications
Rank Application
Number
Application Title Name Non-Federal
Share
Federal
Share
Federal
Share %
             
             
             

Plan Schedule
Subgrant Applicant Total Duration Unit of Time
   
   
   
Title of your proposed activity
 
Proposed Period of Performance
Overall duration of the grant Unit of Time
  Day(s)
Week(s)
Month(s)
Year(s)

Budget
File Name Date Attached
   
   
Subgrant Applicant Requested Amount
   
   
Total
$



Assurances and Certifications
Forms Status
Part I: FEMA Form 20-16A, Assurances Non-Construction Programs. Incomplete/Complete
Not Applicable
Part II: FEMA Form 20-16C, Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibilities Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements. Incomplete/Complete
Part III: SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Complete only if applying for a grant of more than $100,000 and have lobbying activities using Non-Federal funds. See Form 20-16C for lobbying activities definition.) Incomplete/Complete
Not Applicable


FEMA Form 20-16A, Assurances-Non-Construction Programs
Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.  

As the duly authorized representative of the applicant, I certify that the applicant:

1.
Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project costs) to ensure proper planning, management and completion of the project described in this application.
2.
Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives.
3.
Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.
4.
Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.
5.
Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 USC Section 4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the nineteen statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 CFR 900, Subpart F).
6.
Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 USC Section 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 USC Section 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC Section 6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (PL 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g) Sections 523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 USC 290-dd-3 and 290-ee-3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC Section 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) Any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and (j)The requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.
7.
Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles II and III of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (PL 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases.
8.
Will comply with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 USC Section 1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.
9.
Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of Davis-Bacon Act (40 USC Section 276a to 276a-7), Copeland Act (40 USC Section 276c and 18 USC 874), and the Contract Work Hours and Safe Standards Act (40 USC Section 327-333), regarding labor standards for federally assisted construction subagreements.
10.
Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more.
11.
Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (PL 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 USC Section I' 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 USC Section I 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground source of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (PL 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Special Act of 1973, as amended, (PL 93-205).
12.
Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 USC Section 1271 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.
13.
Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 USC Section 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 USC Section 469a-1 et seq.)
14.
Will comply with PL 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance.
15.
Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (PL 89-544, as amended, 7 USC 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, treatment of warm blooded animals held research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance.
16.
Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 USC Section 4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.
17.
Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act of 1984.
18.
Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this program.
19.
It will comply with the minimum wage and maximum hours provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 USC Section 201), as they apply to employees of institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations.

 


I, ______________________________, hereby sign this form as of _______________.




FEMA Form 20-16C
Applicants should refer to the regulations cited below to determine the certification to which they are required to attest. Applicants should also review the instructions for certification included in the regulations before completing this form. Signature on this form provides for compliance with certification requirements under 44 CFR Part 18, "New Restrictions on Lobbying; and 28 CFR Part 17, "Government-wide Debarment and suspension (Non-procurement) and Government-wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)." The certifications shall be treated as a material representation of fact upon which reliance will be placed when the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) determines to award the covered transaction, grant, or cooperative agreement.
1. LOBBYING

A. As required by the section 1352, Title 31 of the US Code, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 18 for persons entering into a grant or cooperative agreement over $100,000, as defined at 44 CFR Part 18, the applicant certifies that:

(a) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the making of any Federal grant, the entering into of any cooperative agreement and extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal grant or cooperative agreement;

(b) If any other funds than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal grant or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form LLL, "Disclosure of Lobbying Activities", in accordance with its instructions;

 Standard Form LLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Attached

(c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all the sub awards at all tiers (including subgrants, contracts under grants and cooperative agreements, and subcontract(s)) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly.

2. DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (DIRECT RECIPIENT)

As required by Executive Order 12549, Debarment and Suspension, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 67, for prospective participants in primary covered transactions, as defined at 44 CFR Part 17, Section 17.510-A. The applicant certifies that it and its principals:

(a) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, sentenced to a denial of Federal benefits by a State or Federal court, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;

(b) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application been convicted of or had a civilian judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or perform a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;

(c) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State, or locally) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; and

(d) Have not within a three-year period preceding this application had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default; and

B. Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, he or she shall attach an explanation to this application.

Explanation:





3. DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTEES OTHER THAN INDIVIDUALS)

As required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and implemented at 44 CFR Part 17, Subpart F, for grantees, as defined at 44 CFR part 17, Sections 17.615 and 17.623:

(A) The applicant certifies that it will continue to provide a drug-free workplace by:

(a) Publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohibition;

(b) Establishing an on-going drug free awareness program to inform employees about:

(1) The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
(2) The grantee's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
(3) Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs; and
(4) The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace;

(c) Making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant to be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a);

(d) Notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) that, as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will:

(1) Abide by the terms of the statement; and
(2)Notify the employee in writing of his or her conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction.

(e) Notifying the agency, in writing within 10 calendar days after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from an employee or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction. Employers of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to the applicable FEMA awarding office, i.e. regional office or FEMA office.
(f) Taking one of the following actions against such an employee, within 30 calendar days of receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2), with respect to any employee who is so convicted:

(1) Taking appropriate personnel action against such an employee, up to and including termination, consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; or
(2) Require such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement or other appropriate agency.

(g) Making a good effort to continue to maintain a drug free workplace through implementation of paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f).
(B) The grantee may insert in the space provided below the site(s) for the performance of work done in connection with the specific grant:
* Place of Performance
Street City State Zip
       
       

Section 17.630 of the regulations provide that a grantee that is a State may elect to make one certification in each Federal fiscal year. A copy of which should be included with each application for FEMA funding. States and State agencies may elect to use a Statewide certification.



I, ______________________________, hereby sign this form as of _______________.




Standard Form LLL: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
* 1. Type of Federal Action

         
a. contract
b. grant
c. cooperative agreement
d. loan
e. loan guarantee
f. loan insurance
* 2. Status of Federal Action

         
a. bid/offer/application
b. initial award
c. post award
* 3. Report Type

         
a. initial filling
b. material change
For Material Change Only :
 
year :
quarter :
date of last report :
4. * Name and Address of Reporting Entity:

Reporting Entity Type:
 Prime          Subawardee
Tier, if known:             

Congressional District, if known:
5. If Reporting Entity in No.4 is a Subawardee, Enter Name and Address of Prime:




Congressional District, If known:
* 6. Federal Department/Agency



* 7. Federal Program Name/Description


CFDA Number, if applicable:
8. Federal Action Number, if Known:

9. Award Amount, if Known:
  $
10a. Name and address of Lobbying Registrant:
(if individual, last name, first name, MI)







10b. Individuals Performing Services:
(including address if different from No.10a)
(last name, first name, MI)






11. Information requested through this form is authorized by title 31 U.S.C. section 1352. This disclosure of lobbying activities is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed by the tier above when this transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352. This will be reported to the Congress semi-annually and will be available for public inspection. Any person who fails to file the required disclosure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.


I, ______________________________, hereby sign this form as of _______________.




Note: Fields marked with an * are required.