Federal Government Grant: Appalachian Development Highway System, $450,000,000 total funding

Purpose of this program:

To provide a highway system which, in conjunction with other federally-aided highways, will open up areas with development potential within Appalachia where commerce and communication have been inhibited by lack of adequate access.
23.003 APPALACHIAN DEVELOPMENT HIGHWAY SYSTEM

(Appalachian Corridors)

FEDERAL AGENCY
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION

AUTHORIZATION
Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, Section 201, Public Law 89-4, as amended, 40 U.S.C. 14501.

OBJECTIVES
To provide a highway system which, in conjunction with other federally-aided highways, will open up areas with development potential within Appalachia where commerce and communication have been inhibited by lack of adequate access.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
The grants may be used for preliminary engineering, right-of-way, and construction of highways meeting the objectives stated above. Total highway construction may not exceed 3,090 miles for the 13-State system. The highways must be accepted and maintained as a Federal-aid highway. Refer to general use restrictions stated in the Appalachian Regional Development program (23.001).

Applicant Eligibility
State governments only are eligible for development highways within their Appalachian portions.

Beneficiary Eligibility
General public.

Credentials/Documentation
Segments must be approved by the ARC and projects must be processed in accordance with State Highway department and Federal Highway Administration procedures.

Preapplication Coordination
An environmental impact statement is required for this program. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. The State highway department coordinates with the Federal Highway Administration, Department of Transportation (DOT), as in the case of federally aided highway construction. The District Director or State Alternate's Office will provide guidance on specific problems and technical assistance in the preparation of applications. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure
The ARC has established a corridor system. The Appalachian State office designated by the State Member submits an application for construction within this system to the Commission for consideration. ARC must concur in detailed highway locations and construction centerlines. Upon such approval, State highway departments may submit plans to implement projects to the State-level office of Federal Highway Administration. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure
Upon determination that the State approved project is eligible within a Commission approved Appalachian Highway Plan, the Federal Co-chairman notifies FHWA of centerline approval after determining that the project satisfies all Federal requirements. The Department of Transportation is then notified, administers the grants and disburses the funds.

Deadlines
None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Usually within 60 days after the receipt of the application at the Commission.

Appeals
None.

Renewals
None.

Formula and Matching Requirements
Funding for work on the Appalachian Development Highway System is allowed at 80%, wherever the project is located. The ARC Code and ARC Project Guidelines furnish details.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Assistance is provided as required.

Reports
The Federal Highway Administration provides the ARC with periodic reports on the progress and status of projects. Each participating State makes fiscal year reports to the Commission of its allocations expected to be obligated during the fiscal year with the following information concerning each project to be funded: highway corridor segment description, project number, type of work, and estimated cost.

Audits
The Federal Highway Administration, DOT, supervises audits for the Commission. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records
Records and time of record maintenance as required by the Federal Highway Administration, DOT.

Account Identification
46-0200-0-1-452.

Obligations
FY 06 est $395,295,735; FY 07 $423,820,097; and FY 08 est $470,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Ranges and averages vary with type of use. Allocations are within predetermined system of highways. Funding is provided from the Highway Trust Fund authorized in SAFETEA-LU.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
At the end of fiscal year 2007, 2,655 miles were fully completed or under construction and open to traffic. This represents 86 percent of the total mileage authorized for the system.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
The ARC Code (limited distribution); "Appalachian Regional Commission Project Guidelines" (limited distribution); applicable State Appalachian Plans and Guidelines; "Appalachia" a journal devoted to the special problems of regional development; Performance and Accountability Reports, no charge.

Regional or Local Office
Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office
Inquiries and proposals for projects should be submitted first to the Appalachian State office designated by the Governor. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog.) Other inquiries may be addressed to: Executive Director, Appalachian Regional Commission, 1666 Connecticut Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20009. Telephone: (202) 884-7700. Use the same number for FTS.

Web Site Address
http://www.arc.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS
20.205, Highway Planning and Construction.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
See USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS

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Grant Money for Appalachian Area Development, $77,000,000 total funding

Purpose of this program:

To help the regional economy become more competitive by putting in place the building blocks for self-sustaining economic development, while continuing to provide special assistance to the Region's most distressed counties. This program focuses on activities which support ARC's mission to create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life in the region. Activities funded must advance ARC's strategic plan. Specific program goals are: (1) Appalachian residents will have the skills and knowledge necessary to compete in the world economy in the 21st century; (2) Appalachian communities will have the physical

infrastructure necessary for self-sustaining economic development and improved quality of life; (3) The people of Appalachia will have the vision and capacity to mobilize and work together for sustained economic progress and improvement of their communities; (4) Appalachian residents will have access to financial and technical resources to help build dynamic and self-sustaining local economies; and (5) Appalachian residents will have access to affordable, quality health care. Specific objectives were developed for each goal. Grants are made either directly by the Commission or grants may supplement other Federal grants.
23.002 APPALACHIAN AREA DEVELOPMENT

(Supplemental and Direct Grants)

FEDERAL AGENCY
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION

AUTHORIZATION
Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, Public Law 89-4, as amended, 40 U.S.C. 14101-14704; Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002, Public Law 107-149.

OBJECTIVES
To help the regional economy become more competitive by putting in place the building blocks for self-sustaining economic development, while continuing to provide special assistance to the Region's most distressed counties and areas. This program focuses on activities which support ARC's mission to be a strategic partner and advocate for sustainable community and economic development. Activities funded must advance ARC's strategic plan. Specific program goals are: (1) Increase job opportunities and per capita income in Appalachia to reach parity with the nation; (2) Strengthen the capacity of the people of Appalachia to compete in the global economy; (3) Develop and improve Appalachia's infrastructure to make the Region economically competitive; and (4) Build the Appalachian Development Highway System to reduce Appalachia's isolation. Specific objectives were developed for each goal. Grants are made either directly by the Commission or grants may supplement other Federal grants.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
The grants may be used for providing supplemental funds under Federal grant-in-aid programs. To be eligible for special basic grants, projects must be of high priority in the State's Appalachian development plan and be either of critical importance to a phased investment and development program for a multicounty area, or of unusual economic benefit to such area. Refer to "General Provisions for Area Development Program" of the Appalachian Regional Commission Code for additional use restrictions.

Applicant Eligibility
States, their subdivisions and instrumentalities and private nonprofit agencies.

Beneficiary Eligibility
General public.

Credentials/Documentation
Any finding, report, certification, or documentation required to be submitted to the head of the department, agency, or instrumentality of the Federal Government responsible for the administration of the basic Federal grant-in-aid program shall be accepted by the Federal Co-chairman with respect to a supplemental grant for any project under such program. Projects must conform to the ARC Code, the ARD Act, the State Appalachian Plan and annual State Strategy Statement. The Appalachian State Development Plan and the annual State Strategy Statement must be submitted by the Governors and approved by the Commission. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular applicable to the grantee.

Preapplication Coordination
The State Alternate's Office is the coordinator for Appalachian investments. Preapplication conferences with the Appalachian local district director or the State Alternate's Office can determine within a few weeks if the project can be related to the State Appalachian development plan. The State Alternate's Office will provide guidance on specific problems and technical assistance in preparation of applications. An environmental impact statement may be required for this program, depending on the basic Federal grant-in-aid program being assisted. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure
Application must be submitted and approved by the State member of the ARC. All proposed projects must conform to the State Strategy Statement submitted annually prior to the Fall Commission meeting. Guidelines and forms for funding Appalachian development projects are available from the local development district director and the State Alternate's Office. A letter of transmittal signed by the State member and an executed ARC Form 1 is required with the submission.

Award Procedure
Upon determination that the State approved project is eligible within a Commission approved Appalachian State Development Plan and Strategy Statement, the Federal Co-Chairman determines that the project satisfies all Federal requirements. If a basic Federal agency will administer the project it is then notified and will disburse the grant funds when appropriate. The ARC notifies Congressional Offices and the Office of the Governor of grant awards.

Deadlines
Proposed projects are submitted by the States and must be submitted according to deadlines set by each State.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 30 to 60 days after the receipt of the application at the Commission.

Appeals
None.

Renewals
None.

Formula and Matching Requirements
Generally grants are limited to 50% of project costs. For projects in counties designated as economically distressed, this limit can be raised to 80%. For projects in counties designated as competitive (those that are approaching national economic norms), funding is usually limited to 30% of project costs. Funding is usually not available for projects located in counties that have attained or exceeded national economic norms. If otherwise eligible for funding, projects involving construction assistance for housing under the Appalachian Regional Development Act (ARDA) (40 U.S.C. 14503) cannot exceed 10% of total project costs regardless of location. Health operations continuation projects under ARDA (40 U.S.C. 14502) are limited to 75% of project costs after the second year of operations, even in distressed counties. The ARC Code and "Appalachian Regional Commission Project Guidelines" furnish details.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Assistance is provided until completion; funds are transferred to the basic Federal agency and disbursed as appropriate. ARC reserves the right to withdraw grants for projects not under contract within 18 months of approval.

Reports
Reporting and performance monitoring as required by the basic Federal agency or the Commission, as appropriate.

Audits
Audits as required by the basic Federal agency and the Commission. In accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, Public Law 104-156. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records
Records as required by the basic Federal agency. Under the total audit concept, audits will be made on an organization-wide basis (rather than grant-by-grant) under GAO guidelines, Standards for Audit of Governmental Organizations, Programs, Activities and Functions, and for programs covered by A-102, Attachment P.

Account Identification
46-0200-0-1-452.

Obligations
FY 06 est $61,783,548; FY 07 $58,917,132; and FY 08 est $73,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$1 to $1,782,000; $38,102.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
In fiscal year 2007, 493 projects were approved. The States concentrated efforts on meeting a variety of pressing needs in the Region including projects for water and sewer systems, industrial parks, entrepreneurship, training, vocational education, leadership, export promotion, health care, child development, revolving loans, and business incubators, in conjunction with private sector commitments.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
"The Appalachian Regional Commission Code" (limited distribution); "Appalachian Regional Commission Project Guidelines" (limited distribution); applicable State Appalachian Plans and Guidelines; "Appalachia" - a journal devoted to the special problems of regional development; Performance and Accountability Report, no charge.

Regional or Local Office
Refer to Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office
Inquiries and proposals for projects should be submitted first to the Appalachian State office designated by the Governor. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog.) Other inquiries may be addressed to: Executive Director, Appalachian Regional Commission, 1666 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20009. Telephone: (202) 884- 7700. Use the same number for FTS.

Web Site Address
http://www.arc.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS
84.048, Career and Technical Education -- Basic Grants to States.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
See USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
See APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS.

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Grant Money for Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance, $17,241,000 total funding

Purpose of this program:

To provide assistance programs for victims of mass violence and terrorism occurring within and outside the United States and a compensation program for victims of international terrorism.
16.321 ANTITERRORISM EMERGENCY RESERVE

FEDERAL AGENCY
OFFICE OF JUSTICE PROGRAMS, OFFICE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

AUTHORIZATION
42 U.S.C. 10601(d)(5), 42 U.S.C. 10603b(b), 42 U.S.C. 10603b(a)

OBJECTIVES
Encompasses two programs for victims of terrorism and/or mass violence: (1) Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program (AEAP) and (2) The International Terrorism Victim Expense Reimbursement Program (ITVERP). The AEAP provides assistance and compensation services for victims of domestic terrorism and mass violence and assistance for victims of international terrorism. ITVERP provides compensation for victims of acts of international terrorism that occur outside the United States for expenses associated with that victimization.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Project Grants (Contracts); Direct Payments for Specified Use.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
AEAP funds are available specifically for services to victims of terrorism and/or mass violence. Funded activities may include compensation, emergency relief, including crisis response efforts, assistance, training and technical assistance, and ongoing assistance, including during any investigation or prosecution to victims of terrorist acts or mass violence occurring within and outside the United States. ITVERP provides reimbursement for victims of international terrorism specifically for expenses incurred for medical, mental health, funeral and burial, property loss, and other miscellaneous costs.

Applicant Eligibility
AEAP: Criteria will vary depending on the grant. For terrorism or mass violence occurring within or outside the U.S., eligible applicants for funding under VOCA, Title II, 42 U.S.C. 1603b, 1404B, include states, victim service organizations, and public agencies (including federal, State and local governments) and non-governmental organizations that provide assistance to victims of crime. With the exception of ITVERP, OVC does not provide funding directly to individual crime victims. ITVERP: For an applicant to be eligible to receive reimbursement under ITVERP as authorized under VOCA, Title II, 42 U.S.C. 10603c, 1404C, an individual must be a national of the United States or an officer or employee of the U.S. Government, as of the date on which the act of terrorism occurred. In addition, the individual must have suffered direct physical or emotional injury or death as a result of an act of international terrorism occurring on or after December 21, 1988, with respect to which an investigation or prosecution was ongoing after April 24, 1996.

Beneficiary Eligibility
AEAP: Public and private nonprofit victim assistance agencies; victims of domestic and international terrorism. Eligibility depends on the nature of the grant. ITVERP: The law requires that the individual victim must have suffered direct physical or emotional injury or death as a result of an act of international terrorism occurring on or after December 21, 1988, with respect to which an investigation or prosecution was ongoing or was commenced after April 24, 1996. In the case of a victim who is a minor, incompetent, incapacitated, or is killed, a family member or legally designated representative of the victim may receive expense reimbursement on behalf of the victim. In addition to the victim, claimants may include the following: Spouse of the victim, Parents of the victim, Children of the victim, Siblings of the victim, Legally designated victim representative.

Credentials/Documentation
AEAP: All potential applicants shall submit a written proposal along with a budget and budget narrative to the OVC Director for consideration. Proposals submitted by State crime victim compensation program administrators should include the following: (1) a description of the qualifying crime; (2) the projected number of claims to be paid and the projected number of claimants to receive payments; (3) the state=s maximum award amount by category, such as medical, mental health, lost wages, funeral, etc.; and (4) a description of the range of expenses covered by the program and the amount of state funding available to cover victim claims. Proposals submitted by State crime victim assistance administrators, and all other applicants seeking crime victim assistance, should include the following: (1) type of crime and description of the criminal event; (2) identification of the lead law enforcement agency conducting the investigation; (3) estimated number of victims affected by the crime; (4) description of the applicant's role in responding to the victim population since the date of the incident; (5) description of services that this funding will support and how these efforts will complement services already in place or will respond to an unmet need; (6) the amount of funding requested and the time frame for support; and (7) description of outreach and coordination with other public and private entities during the process of preparing the request for assistance. Once approved for applying, an AEAP solicitation, with detailed instructions on applying as well as reporting requirements, will be posted on the OJP electronic Grants Management System (GMS). Applicants, except Federal agencies, must submit through GMS (1) SF-424, Application for Federal Funding and applicable assurances and forms; and (2) Budget and budget narrative including a description of all other federal and nonfederal contributions (cash or in-kind). Applications for the AEAP must be submitted to the OVC Director as soon as practical following a terrorist or mass violence event by the appropriate State or federal official or private victim service and non-governmental organizations. ITVERP: All potential applicants shall submit a written application along with all supporting documentation to OVC for consideration. There are three application types: An Itemized application should be used by those eligible claimants who are making a first-time request for reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses that were paid following an international terrorism event. An Interim Emergency application should be used by eligible claimants seeking funds for an immediate need such as medical treatment, short-term lodging, or emergency transportation. A Supplemental application should be used by eligible claimants whose expenses have changed since they submitted an initial application. The supplemental application is for bills that may have been received late, or for new services that were not originally thought necessary.

Preapplication Coordination
The standard application form furnished by the Federal agency in accordance with 28 CFR Part 66 (Common Rule) must be used for all grants made by OVC. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure
AEAP: Applications will be accepted following an incident of terrorism or mass violence in accordance with the timetable set forth in the AEAP Guidelines. There are two factors that determine the application submission requirements for the AEAP: (1) the applicant status, i.e., government agency (Federal, State, or local), non-governmental organization, or victim service organization; and (2) the type of support requested, i.e., crisis response, consequence management, criminal justice, victim compensation, technical assistance (no direct funding). Application requirements are listed below. Application requirements for State crime victim compensation programs - Funding will be made available to State crime victim compensation programs in response to an incident of terrorism within the United States in the form of a grant. Requests for funding from State crime victim compensation programs may be made at any time in the aftermath of an incident and should include: (1) a description of the qualifying crime; (2) the projected number of claims to be paid and the projected number of claimants to receive payments; (3) the State's maximum award amount by category, i.e., medical, mental health, loss wages, funeral, etc.; and (4) SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance and applicable assurances and forms. The request should also describe the range of expenses covered by the program and the amount of State funding available to cover victim claims. Application requirements for all other recipients of funds -All other applicants seeking Antiterrorism Emergency Reserve support are required to submit a letter of request containing the following information: (1) Type of crime and description of the criminal event; (2) Identification of the lead law enforcement agency conducting the investigation; (3) Estimated number of victims affected by the crime; (4) Description of the applicant's role in responding to the victim population since the date of the incident; (5) Description of services that funding will support and how these efforts will complement services in place or respond to an unmet need; (6) The amount of funding requested and the time frame for support; and (7) Description of outreach and coordination with other public and private entities in the process of preparing the request for assistance. To Request Training and Technical Assistance Support - Training and Technical Assistance may be requested by submitting a letter describing the nature of the problem; the type of expertise or assistance needed; the duration of assistance; and the projected outcomes of the technical assistance or training. See OVC guidelines published in the Federal Register (Vol. 67, No. 21, Thursday, January 31, 2002) for additional information on application requirements for the AEAP. ITVERP: Step 1: Identify the type of application you are applying for by marking the appropriate type at the top of the application form. In addition, a supplemental sheet must be filled out by applicants. Sections B and F should be answered by all applicants; section G should be answered by Itemized and Supplemental applicants only. Detailed instructions are included. Step 2: If you believe that you are an eligible victim of a "designated" international terrorism event, please use the following forms and information to prepare your application for reimbursement. Required Documentation: A victim is required to submit documentation that provides proof of identity, citizenship, employment, and damage/injury sustained during the international terrorism event. A victim's family member or representative is required to submit documentation of his/her relationship to the victim plus medical information or a death certificate as appropriate, in addition to the items named above. In all cases, receipts for expenses incurred in the recovery process will be required. If any of the required documents have been destroyed and are unavailablefromanyother
source, you must provide and certify a list of destroyed documents and how each would apply to your ITVERP application.

Award Procedure
AEAP: Upon receipt and internal review of a complete application, it is the intention of OVC to notify applicants of funding decision within 5 business days or as soon as practicable. The applicant may be notified by telephone, Internet or facsimile. ITVERP: After review of each application, the Director shall determine the eligibility of the victim or representative and the amount, if any, eligible for reimbursement, specifying the reasons for such determination and the findings of fact and conclusions of law supporting it. A copy of the determination shall be mailed to the claimant at his last known address.

Deadlines
AEAP: The established time frames for funding are flexible and not intended to prohibit the submission of applications at a different time, if warranted. However, applicants should make every available effort to submit applications within the maximum parameters of the grant (Crisis Response Grant, up to 9 months; Consequence Management Grant, up to 18 months; Criminal Justice Support Grant, up to 36 months). ITVERP: The deadline for an application is three years from the date of the act of international terrorism. At the discretion of the Director, the deadline for filing a claim may be extended to a date not later than three years from the date of the determination that there is a reasonable indication that an act of international terrorism has occurred, under 94.21(a). For claims related to acts of international terrorism that occurred after December 21, 1988, but before the establishment of this program, the application deadline is three years from the effective date of program implementation (October 6, 2006).

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
AEAP: It is OVC's intention to make a funding decision within 5 business days of receipt of a complete application or as soon as practicable. ITVERP: It is OVCs intention to review and process payments as soon as practicable. For itemized and supplemental claims, range of approval/disapproval is dependant upon receipt of an official determination of a reasonable indication of an act of international terrorism from the Assistant Attorney General of National Security for a particular event, Processing time is also dependant upon timely response by claimants of any outstanding documents or information required to process claim applications. Claimants may apply for an interim emergency payment, prior to a determination under Section 94.21(a). If the Director determines that such payment is necessary to avoid or mitigate substantial hardship that may result from delaying reimbursement until complete and final consideration of an application, such payment may be made to cover immediate expenses such as those of medical care, funeral and burial, short-term lodging, and emergency transportation.

Appeals
For both programs, hearing by the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs.

Renewals
AEAP: See OVC guidelines for Antiterrorism and Emergency Assistance Program for Terrorism and Mass Violence Crimes published in the Federal Register, Vol. 67, No. 21, Thursday, January 31, 2002. ITVERP: Not applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements
AEAP: There are no formula or matching requirements. Nonfederal contributions (cash or in-kind) are expected for Antiterrorism Emergency Reserve assistance program grants. Federal agencies are not expected to make a financial contribution. ITVERP: Not applicable to the ITVERP, except that the amount awarded will be offset by collateral sources.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
AEAP: For grants, dollars remaining unspent by the State or program within 3 fiscal years after the end of the fiscal year in which the award was made, will revert to the Crime Victims Fund/Antiterrorism Emergency Reserve. Funds are released via the Electronic Transfer System (formerly the Letter of Credit System) on an as needed basis to the recipient.

Reports
AEAP: Quarterly financial reports and semi-annual progress reports will be required as stipulated in the effective edition of the OJP Financial Guide. A final financial and program report also will be required. ITVERP: There are no reporting requirements for claimants under ITVERP.

Audits
AEAP: All organizations that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in any fiscal year must have a single audit for that year in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-133, as amended, unless the audit condition on the award says otherwise. These audits are due to the cognizant Federal agency not later than 9 months after the end of the grantee's fiscal year. Not applicable to ITVERP.

Records
AEAP: Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to a grant shall be retained for a period of 3 years. IITVERP: Files are retained on hard copy and on a computer database. All claim files and automated data pertaining to a claim are destroyed 10 years after the date the claim has been fully processed and/or payment made, as approved by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). Automated data is retained in its most current form only, however, and as information is updated, outdated information is deleted.

Account Identification
15-5041-0-2-754.

Obligations
FY 06 $33,510,302; FY 07 $51,772,588; and FY 08 $50,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Varies depending on terrorism/mass violence event and specific need(s).

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
OVC has and continues to provide mental health counseling and other services or compensation to students, faculty, and emergency services personnel following fatal school shootings in 2005 and 2006 at the Nickel Mines Amish Schoolhouse in Pennsylvania, Platte Canyon High School in Colorado, and Red Lake High School on the Red Lake Indian Reservation in Minnesota, and to witnesses of a courthouse shooting and subsequent carjacking in 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia. OVC has supported mental health services for New York City firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, and other emergency responders who experienced emotional and psychological trauma at Ground Zero. OVC has also provided funding for assistance and services for victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the USA, Oklahoma City, the bombings of Pan Am 103, the US Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania, Khobar Towers, the USS Cole, and the terrorist attacks in Bali, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and Iraq (e.g. bombing of UN Headquarters in Baghdad). Assistance has included toll-free information lines, family web sites, informational briefings, travel to criminal justice proceedings, and mental health counseling. In addition, OVC works in liaison with other Federal agencies to coordinate services for victims of terrorism; has worked with the Center for Mental Health Services at HHS to develop training for mental health service providers on assisting victims of terrorism and mass violence; and is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to better coordinate and collaborate on victim services in the event of a mass crisis incident. ITVERP: As of October 2007, ITVERP has received twenty-five applications. Of those, six applications have been approved, processed, and paid. Over $25,000 in reimbursement payments has been paid out to applicants.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
AEAP Application Kit and current edition of the OJP Financial Guide are available on the OVC web site at www.ovc.gov or by writing to Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, 810 Seventh Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20531, or calling (202) 307-5983. ITVERP application materials and program information are available on the OVC web site at www.ovc.gov or by writing to Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, 810 Seventh Street, NW., Washington, DC 20531, or calling (202) 307-5983.

Regional or Local Office
None.

Headquarters Office
For AEAP and ITVERP information, contact the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, Department of Justice, 810 Seventh Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20531. Telephone: (202) 307-5983.

Web Site Address
http://www.ovc.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS
16.575, Crime Victim Assistance; 16.576, Crime Victim Compensation; 16.582, Crime Victim Assistance/Discretionary Grants.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
AEAP: Potential projects may include, but are not limited to: crisis response grants to provide resources to help victims rebuild adaptive capacities, decrease stressors, and to reduce symptoms of trauma immediately following the terrorism or mass violence event; consequence management grants designed to provide supplemental resources to help victims adapt to the trauma event and to restore victims' sense of equilibrium; criminal justice support grants to facilitate victim participation in an investigation or prosecution directly related to the terrorist and mass violence event; crime victim compensation grants to provide supplemental funding to a State crime victim compensation program that reimburses victims for out-of-pocket expenses related to their victimization in cases of terrorism or mass violence occurring within the United States; training and technical assistance for States and local communities to help when responding to terrorism and mass violence; and assistance to victims of acts of international terrorism that occur outside the United States. ITVERP: Applicants have received payments for the following terrorism events: bombing of a housing compound in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; nightclub bombings in Bali, Indonesia; the airport bombing in Davao City, Philippines; the U.S. embassy bombings in Nairobi, Kenya; and the Khobar Towers bombing in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
General criteria for selecting proposals are spelled out in the guidelines, regulations, and application kits for these programs. Additional criteria may be developed by the Office for Victims of Crime and will be published in the application packages.

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Grant for Animal Health and Disease Research, $4,205,000 total funding

Purpose of this program:

To support animal health and disease research at eligible Schools and Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, and State Agricultural Experiment Stations whose purpose is to improve the health and productivity of food animals and horses through effective prevention, control or treatment of disease, reduction of losses from transportation and other hazards, and protect human health through control of animal diseases transmissible to people.
10.207 ANIMAL HEALTH AND DISEASE RESEARCH

FEDERAL AGENCY
COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND EXTENSION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

AUTHORIZATION
National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, Section 1433, Public Law 95-113, as amended; Section 1429, Public Law 97-98; Public Law 99-198; Public Law 101-624; Public Law 104-127; Public Law 105-185.

OBJECTIVES
To support animal health and disease research at eligible Schools and Colleges of Veterinary Medicine, and State Agricultural Experiment Stations whose purpose is to improve the health and productivity of food animals and horses through effective prevention, control or treatment of disease, reduction of losses from transportation and other hazards, and protect human health through control of animal diseases transmissible to people.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Formula Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
Research on animal health and disease of food animals and horses conducted in eligible institutions under the following categories: (1) Infectious diseases; (2) internal and external parasites; (3) noninfectious diseases, toxins, poisons, transportation losses, predators and other hazards; (4) diseases and parasites of wildlife transmissible to food animals and horses; and (5) diseases and parasites of animals transmissible to people.

Applicant Eligibility
Eligibility is restricted to the following public nonprofit institutions having demonstrable capacity in animal disease research: (1) Schools and Colleges of Veterinary Medicine; and (2) State Agricultural Experiment Stations. Funds are appropriated by Congress for distribution to States and eligible State institutions according to the statutory formula stated in the Act.

Beneficiary Eligibility
Eligibility is restricted to the following public nonprofit institutions having demonstrable capacity in animal disease research: (1) Schools and Colleges of Veterinary Medicine; and (2) State Agricultural Experiment Stations. Funds are appropriated by Congress for distribution to States and eligible State institutions according to the statutory formula stated in the Act.

Credentials/Documentation
The current capacity in food animal health and disease research must be documented annually by eligible institutions. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Preapplication Coordination
All eligible institutions must file a current, certified list of animal health and disease research capacity prior to the fiscal year for which funds are appropriated. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102 and E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure
No application is necessary, but payment of funds is contingent on the approval of an annual plan for programs to be conducted. Funds can be expended only on projects approved by CSREES. This program is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110 as implemented by 7 CFR Part 3019.

Award Procedure
The release of funds to eligible institutions is contingent upon the filing of an approved Program of Research and the certification that required nonfederal funds are available to meet matching requirements. Funds can be expended only by the recipient institution and only on research having had prior approval by The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES).

Deadlines
None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
None.

Appeals
None.

Renewals
None.

Formula and Matching Requirements
The Act provides that the Secretary in consultation with the Animal Health Science Research Advisory Board shall distribute 48 percent of the funds to the States on the basis of livestock value and income as determined by the Department of Agriculture data. Forty-eight percent of the funds shall be distributed on the basis of animal health and disease research capacity of eligible institutions. Distribution of a State's allocation among its eligible institutions is made on the basis of the animal health research capacity of these institutions. Animal health research capacity is measured by the annual expenditures (excluding Section 1433 funds) and scientist year equivalents in animal health and disease research in eligible institutions. The Act limits the annual Federal payment a State may receive in excess of $100,000 to that amount made available and budgeted from nonfederal sources for expenditures on animal health and disease research.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Funds must be expended or obligated in the year for which the appropriation was made. Unliquidated obligations must be paid in the fiscal year following the year of appropriation. Funds are released quarterly as needed to finance current operations.

Reports
Fiscal year annual plan of work due August 15 of each year for the fiscal year starting in October. Annual program financial report due December 1; Annual progress report due February 15; Certification of Offset and Entitlement due prior to October 1; Past year Obligations by Project due December 15.

Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $500,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $500,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records
Maintained by project. Retain payment documents three years.

Account Identification
12-1500-0-1-352.

Obligations
(Grants) FY 06 $4,654,319; FY 07 $4,651,359; and FY 08 est $0.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$1,586 to 408,854. Average: $65,515.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Example of accomplishments include: Researchers developed the J-5 vaccine to prevent coliform mastitis infections in dairy cattle. This preventive strategy also reduces use of antibiotics protecting consumers from possible drug residues.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
Administrative Manual for the Continuing Animal Health and Disease Research Program, August 1982; 7 CFR Part 3015, USDA Uniform Federal Assistant Regulations; 7 CFR Part 3017, Government wide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Government wide Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants); 7 CFR Part 3018, New Restrictions on Lobbying; and 7 CFR Part 3019, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit Organizations.

Regional or Local Office
None.

Headquarters Office
Deputy Administrator, Plant and Animal Science, Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 401-4329.

Web Site Address
http://www.reeusda.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS
10.001, Agricultural Research_Basic and Applied Research; 10.025, Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care; 10.200, Grants for Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants; 10.202, Cooperative Forestry Research; 10.203, Payments to Agricultural Experiment Stations Under the Hatch Act; 10.205, Payments to 1890 Land-Grant Colleges and Tuskegee University; 10.206, Grants for Agricultural Research_Competitive Research Grants; 10.219, Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research; 10.250, Agricultural and Rural Economic Research; 10.500, Cooperative Extension Service; 10.652, Forestry Research.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
None.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
None.

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Anadromous Fish Conservation Act Program, $2,100,000 total funding

Purpose of this program:

To cooperate with the States and other nonfederal interests in the conservation, development, and enhancement of the nation's Anadromous fish stocks and the fish in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain that ascend streams to spawn, and for the control of sea lamprey.

11.405 ANADROMOUS FISH CONSERVATION ACT PROGRAM

FEDERAL AGENCY
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

AUTHORIZATION
Anadromous Fish Conservation Act of 1965, Public Law 89-304, as amended, 16 U.S.C. 757a. through f., as amended; Reorganization Plan No. 4, 1970.

OBJECTIVES
To cooperate with the States and other nonfederal interests in the conservation, development, and enhancement of the nation's Anadromous fish stocks and the fish in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain that ascend streams to spawn, and for the control of sea lamprey.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
Funds can be used for spawning area improvement, installment of fish ways, data collection, construction of fish protection devices and hatcheries, and research to improve management and increase Anadromous fish resources. Funds cannot be used for law enforcement, public relations, or construction of facilities and vessels, the primary purpose of which is to commercially harvest, handle, and process fishery products. In addition, funds cannot be used for projects in the Columbia River Basin, with the exception of the state of Idaho.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicant Eligibility
Any interested person or organization may propose a cooperative undertaking. However, all proposals must be coordinated with and submitted through the State fishery agency having responsibility for the resource to be affected by the proposal.

Beneficiary Eligibility
General public.

Credentials/Documentation
Proposal with statement of work and budget estimate accompanied with SF-424. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.

APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS

Preapplication Coordination
The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency must be used for this program. Applications must be coordinated with the State fishery agency having responsibility for the resource affected by the proposal. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review.

Application Procedure
Proposals are submitted through Grants.Gov. Applicants will need to enter the Funding Opportunity Number and/or CFDA number to access the application package and instructions. Application package will then be submitted directly to the (Name of your Office - Example Coastal Services Center). Proposals are subject to the requirements of 15 CFR Parts 14 and 24, as applicable.

Award Procedure
Applications are evaluated by the National Marine Fisheries Service Regional office and processed by the Grants Management Division, Office of Administration, NOAA.

Deadlines
Project applications should be submitted 90 days in advance of desired effective date.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
75 days or less.

Appeals
None.

Renewals
None.

ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS

Formula and Matching Requirements
The Federal share of a project cost shall usually not exceed 50 percent. However, projects supporting an interstate Fishery Management Plan, the Federal share may be up to 90 percent. Real and personal property owned or controlled by a cooperator may be used in lieu of matching funds. Such real and personal property must be directly related to the work involved and must be an appropriate cost item of the project. Property may be used as matching funds until the total appraised value is exhausted.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards are normally for a 12 month period but in some instances, award periods may extend beyond 12 months, or may be completed in less than 12 months. Award funds must be spent in the indicated budget period and is expended in accordance with DOC/NOAA finance and reporting procedures.

POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS

Reports
Reporting requirements are outlined in the Terms and Conditions of the Financial Assistance Award. Progress reports summarize work accomplished and explain situations where expected work has not been completed. Financial reports indicate use of funds during the REPORTING PERIOD.

Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 27, 2003), recipients that are States, Local Governments, Nonprofit Organizations (to include Hospitals), and Institutions of Higher Learning shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507). Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award document.

Records
Generally, a recipient is required to retain records relating to a particular grant for three (3) years from the date of submission of the final financial report. In cases where litigation, claim or an audit is initiated prior to expiration of the three-year period, records must be retained until the action and resolution of any issues associated with it are complete or until the end of the three-year retention period; whichever has the latest end date.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Account Identification
13-1450-0-1-306.

Obligations
(Grants and Cooperative Agreements) FY 06 est $1,900,000; FY 07 est $1,900,000; and FY 08 est not available.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$2,000 to $400,000. Average: $40,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Northeast Region: AFC work was conducted on the following projects: Connecticut Anadromous Fish Investigations; Atlantic Sturgeon in the Delaware River; Restoration of American Shad & River Herring in the Androscoggin River; A Study of the Striped Bass in the Marine District of New York State: Juvenile Striped Bass Fund; and Age and Time Specific Estimates of Natural and Fishing Mortality Rates for Striped Bass (Virginia).

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
50 CFR Part 401; available from Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries (F/SF), National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910, or from regional offices without cost. Allowable cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular A-87 for State and local governments and Indian Tribes; OMB Circular A-122 for nonprofit and for-profit organizations; OMB Circular A-21 for institutions of higher education; and 48 CFR Part 31 for commercial organizations. Financial assistance management will be in accordance with 15 CFR Part 14 for institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other non-profit and commercial organizations, and with 15 CRF Part 24 for state and local governments.

INFORMATION CONTACTS

Regional or Local Office
Potential applicants should make initial contact relative to this program at the Regional Office of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) that has jurisdiction over the geographic area that the project is proposed for. Alaska: Alaska Regional Office, Shawn Carey, NMFS, P.O. Box 12668, Juneau, AK 99802- 1668. Telephone: (907) 586-7845. Use the same numbers for FTS. E-mail: shawn.carey@noaa.gov. Northeast: Harold C. Mears, Director, State, Federal and Constituent Programs Office, National Marine Fisheries Service, Northeast Region, One Blackburn Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930- 2298. Telephone: (978) 281-9243. Fax: (978) 281-9117. E-mail: Grants.Information@noaa.gov. Northwest Regional Office, Kevin Ford or Stephen Freese, 7600 Sand Point Way, NE, Seattle, WA 98115-6349. Telephone: (206) 526-6115 or 6113). E-mail: Kevin.ford@noaa.gov, or Stephen.freese@noaa.gov. Southeast: Cynthia Binkley, Federal Program Officer, State/Federal Liaison Branch, 263 13th Ave. South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, Telephone: (727) 824-5324. Fax: (727) 824-5364.Email: Cynthia.Binkley@noaa.gov. Southwest: Patricia Culver, Federal Program Officer, 501 W. Ocean Blvd., Suite 4200, Long Beach, CA 90802. Telephone: (562)980-4239. Fax: (562)980-4047. E-mail: trisha.culver@noaa.gov.

Headquarters Office
Headquarters Office Program Contact: Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910,Telephone: (301) 713-2334. Fax: (301)713-0596. E-mail: anne.lang@noaa.gov. Web Site Address: http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/state_federal/state_federal.htm.

Web Site Address
Southeast Region: http://sero.nmfs.noaa.gov/grants/grants.htm Northeast Region: http://www.nero.noaa.gov/StateFedOff/ Northwest Region: http://www.nwr.noaa.gov/

RELATED PROGRAMS
11.407, Interjurisdictional Fisheries Act of 1986; 11.417, Sea Grant Support.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
Research projects to determine population characteristics and monitor catch, escapement and production levels of Anadromous species, construction projects to build or modernize hatcheries, operation and maintenance of hatcheries, fish screens and fish ways, tagging studies, data collection, etc. Northeast Region: AFC work was conducted on the following projects: Connecticut Anadromous Fish Investigations; Atlantic Sturgeon in the Delaware River; Restoration of American Shad & River Herring in the Androscoggin River; A Study of the Striped Bass in the Marine District of New York State: Juvenile Striped Bass Fund; and Age and Time Specific Estimates of Natural and Fishing Mortality Rates for Striped Bass (Virginia). Southeast Region: Research continues to determine status of striped bass population in Mississippi, the collection of fishery-dependent data for American shad in South Carolina, and alosid management in the Albemarle Sound area. Southwest Region: Salmon and steelhead research, management and enhancement. Alaska Region: Salmon Research and Management projects conducted by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and University of Washington.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
Applications are judged on the degree to which they contribute to the purpose of the Act, expected results and benefits, soundness of scientific approach, cost effectiveness, and other factors.

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