Money for ARTS EXCHANGES ON INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

OBJECTIVES
The Arts Exchanges on International Issues Program is only open to non-profit arts, cultural and educational organizations. The program works with nonprofit organizations to develop cooperative international group projects that introduce American and foreign participants to each other's cultural and artistic life and traditions. Our projects emphasize the relationship between the arts and broader social and diplomacy issues. We seek organizations that have a disciplinary expertise in the arts as well as broad outreach and networking capabilities with American artists.

19.409 ARTS EXCHANGES ON INTERNATIONAL ISSUES

FEDERAL AGENCY
BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF STATE

AUTHORIZATION
Public Law 87-256, as amended; 22 U.S.C. 2451, et seq.

OBJECTIVES
The Arts Exchanges on International Issues Program is only open to non-profit arts, cultural and educational organizations. The program works with nonprofit organizations to develop cooperative international group projects that introduce American and foreign participants to each other's cultural and artistic life and traditions. Our projects emphasize the relationship between the arts and broader social and diplomacy issues. We seek organizations that have a disciplinary expertise in the arts as well as broad outreach and networking capabilities with American artists.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
International projects in the United States or overseas may involve an international exchange of composers, choreographers, playwrights, theater designers, writers and poets, filmmakers, arts administrators and visual artists. Projects should involve our posts worldwide to carry out activities supportive of the Department of State's mission to increase mutual understanding between the United States and other countries and to promote international cooperation in educational and cultural fields. Ineligible proposals would include those focusing on: sending students, other youth or individual artists overseas, speaking tours, research projects, the exchange of amateurs or semi-professionals, community-level arts presentations or vocational and technical long-term academic study programs.

Applicant Eligibility
Applicants must be public or nonprofit organizations that demonstrate disciplinary expertise in the arts and meet the provisions described in IRS regulation 501 (3). Organizations must have 4 years of experience in exchange to qualify for grants of more than $60,000.

Beneficiary Eligibility
Individual participants must be professional artists and arts administrators over the age of 25. There is no age limit for participants. Some exchanges require participants to have a minimum level of English language ability.

Credentials/Documentation
Specific criteria for the selection of individual participants is determined by the grantee organization in conjunction with the Department of State program officer.

Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure
For open competitions, the request for proposals is published in the Federal Register.

Award Procedure
Funding decisions are at the discretion of the The Department of State's Bureau of Educational And Cultural Affairs and are based on the advice of a panel of Department reviewers and various Department officers. Final technical authority resides with the Bureau's Grants Division.

Deadlines
Deadlines for submission of proposals are established in the request for proposals or letters of solicitation.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Decisions are generally made within 3 months of the submission of proposals, subject to the availability and timing of funding.

Appeals
None.

Renewals
Renewal grants for several of our long-term projects have been awarded in the past, in order to build on existing successful projects.

Formula and Matching Requirements
Usually a 30 percent cost-share is requested from grantee organizations.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards range in length from 12 to 36 months.

Reports
Quarterly program and financial reports are required.

Audits
All grants are subject to OMB Circular A-133 audits.

Records
As prescribed by USIA in grant terms.

Account Identification
19-0201-0-1-154.

Obligations
FY 07 $1,000,000; FY 08 est not available; FY 09 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$60,000 to $300,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Not available at this time.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
Department of State regulations governing exchange visitor (J-1) programs. Guidelines for grants are distributed in conjunction with the request for proposals/letter of solicitation.

Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.

Headquarters Office
Jill Staggs, Creative Arts Exchanges Program, Office of Citizen Exchanges, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Department of State, 301 4th Street SW., Washington DC 20547. Telephone: (202) 203-7500.

Web Site Address
http://exchanges.state.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS
None.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
Previous grantee organizations and examples of projects are available from the program office.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
Programmatic planning, project objectives and quality; organization's capacity and track record; support for diversity; expertise; cost-effectiveness; project evaluation plan; value to US-partner country relations; cost-sharing; and multiplier effect.

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Money for Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases Research, $14,909,000 total funding

Purpose of this program:

To support research relevant to arthritis, musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) supports research training and basic and clinical investigations including epidemiology and clinical trials in each of the following program areas: The Arthritis Program supports research related to all forms of arthritis including rheumatoid arthritis, systemic connective tissue diseases, osteoarthritis, and metabolic and infectious types of arthritis. The Muscle Biology Program supports research on basic aspects of muscle physiology and disease and exercise physiology. The Musculoskeletal Diseases Program supports research relating to orthopaedic problems, osteoarthritis, bone diseases and bone metabolism, most specifically
Osteoporosis and Paget's Disease, heritable disorders of connective tissue, and programs relating to the affects of mechanical forces on musculoskeletal disease, as well as exercise and sports medicine. The Skin Diseases Program supports all forms of research on skin diseases, in particular diseases of keratin, pigmentation, basement membranes, and heritable disorders. The Centers Program supports large programs in arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program: To expand and improve the SBIR program; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to increase small business participation in Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program: To stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation.

Administered by:
US Federal Government Agency (see all agencies)
Department of Health and Human Services , National Institutes of Health
CFDA #: 93.846

93.846 ARTHRITIS, MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SKIN DISEASES RESEARCH

FEDERAL AGENCY
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

AUTHORIZATION
Public Health Service Act, Sections 301, 437, and 487, as amended, Public Laws 78-410 and 99-158, 42 U.S.C. 241, as amended; 42 U.S.C. 285d-2; 42 U.S.C. 288; Small Business Research and Development Enhancement Act of 1992, Public Law 102-564.

OBJECTIVES
To support research relevant to arthritis, musculoskeletal and skin diseases, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) supports research training and basic and clinical investigations including epidemiology and clinical trials in the areas of skin and rheumatic diseases and musculoskeletal diseases. The Division of Skin and Rheumatic Diseases promotes and supports basic, epidemiological, and clinical studies of skin and rheumatic and related diseases. Studies range from determining the underlying basis and mechanisms of disease (including large genetic studies), to translational and clinical research aimed at the diagnosis, treatment, prediction, and/or prevention of disease. The skin program supports research in normal and diseased skin including keratinocyte biology and wound healing, and disorders such as psoriasis, atopic dermatitis and other chronic inflammatory skin disorders; the vesiculobullous diseases such as pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid, and epidermolysis bullosa; acne, alopecia areata, vitiligo, and skin neoplasia. The rheumatic disease program supports research in the systemic autoimmune diseases and arthritides, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic scleroderma, autoimmune myositis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, vasculitis, gout, Sjogren's syndrome, and fibromyalgia syndrome. In addition, the Division supports studies on the extracellular matrix, including research on Marfan syndrome, keloid formation, and pseudoxanthoma elasticum. The Division also supports biopyschosocial research related to rheumatic, musculoskeletal, or skin diseases. Topics include behavioral interventions, pain mechanisms, neuroendocrine and neuroimmune mechanisms, behavioral and social research, and epidemiology. The Division of Musculoskeletal Diseases supports studies of the skeleton and associated connective tissues. Broad areas of interest include skeletal development, metabolism, mechanical properties, and responses to injury. Among these diseases and skeletal disorders are osteoporosis; osteogenesis imperfecta; Paget's disease of bone; vitamin D refractory diseases; and rickets and osteochondrodysplasias. Other areas of interest include treatment of acute and chronic injuries, including carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive stress injury, low back pain and clinical and epidemiological studies of osteoarthritis. The Division supports development of new technologies with the potential to improve treatment of skeletal disorders and facilitate the repair of trauma in the normal skeleton. These include drugs and nutritional interventions, joint replacement, bone and cartilage transplantation, biomarkers and gene therapy. In addition, bioengineering, sports medicine and musculoskeletal fitness are areas of special research emphasis. This Division also encourages and supports research on skeletal muscle, its diseases and disorders, and its central role in human physiology and exercise. Topics include the molecular structure of muscle and the molecular mechanisms that produce force and motion. Muscle biophysics, cell biology, muscle biology, muscle disorders and therapies, musculoskeletal development, tissue reengineering, and regenerative medicine are encompassed in this area as well. The Division also supports research into the biology of cartilage, tendons, ligaments, mensisci, and interveterbral discs, including pre-clinical studies on injury and disease conditions affecting these tissues. NIAMS participates in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The SBIR program is intended to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; to increase small business participation in Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of
sociallyandeconomicallydisadvantagedsmallbusiness concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation. The STTR program is intended to stimulate and foster scientific and technological innovation through cooperative research and development carried out between small business concerns and research institutions; to foster technology transfer between small business concerns and research institutions; to increase private sector commercialization of innovations derived from Federal research and development; and to foster and encourage participation of socially and economically disadvantaged small business concerns and women-owned small business concerns in technological innovation.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
Research Grants provide funds for salaries, equipment, supplies, travel, and other expenses associated with scientific investigation relevant to program objectives. Individual National Research Service Awards (NRSAs) are made to individuals for research training in specified biomedical shortage areas. In addition, grants may be made to institutions to enable them to make NRSAs to individuals selected by them. Each individual who receives a NRSA is obligated upon termination of the award to comply with certain service and payback provisions. Small Business Innovation Research Phase I grants (of approximately 6-months' duration) are to establish the technical merit and feasibility of a proposed research effort that may lead to a commercial product or process. Phase II grants are for the continuation of the research initiated in Phase I that are likely to result in commercial products or processes. Only Phase I awardees are eligible to receive Phase II support. STTR Phase I grants (normally of 1-year duration) are to determine the scientific, technical, and commercial merit and feasibility of the proposed cooperative effort that has potential for commercial application. Phase II funding is based on results of research initiated in Phase I and scientific and technical merit and commercial potential on Phase II application.

Applicant Eligibility
Research Grants: Individuals and public and private institutions, both nonprofit and for-profit, who propose to establish, expand, and improve research activities in health sciences and related fields. National Research Service Awards: Individuals must be nominated and sponsored by a public or private, for-profit or nonprofit institution having staff and facilities appropriate to the proposed research training program. All awardees must be citizens or have been admitted to the United States for permanent residence. To be eligible, predoctoral awardees must have completed the baccalaureate degree and postdoctoral awardees must have a professional or scientific degree (M.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., D.O., D.V.M., Sc.D., D. Eng., or equivalent domestic or foreign degree). Nonprofit domestic organizations may apply for the Institutional National Research Service grant. Small Business Innovation Research grants can be awarded only to domestic small businesses (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed, and have no more than 500 employees). Primary employment (more than one-half time) of the principal investigator must be with the small business at the time of award and during the conduct of the proposed project. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. or its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council. STTR grants can be awarded only to domestic small business concerns (entities that are independently owned and operated for profit, are not dominant in the field in which research is proposed and have no more that 500 employees) which "partner" with a research institution in cooperative research and development. At least 40 percent of the project is to be performed by the small business concern and at least 30 percent by the research institution. In both Phase I and Phase II, the research must be performed in the U.S. and its possessions. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council.

Beneficiary Eligibility
Research Grants: Although no degree of education is either specified or required, nearly all successful applicants have doctoral degrees in one of the sciences or professions. National Research Service Awards: Predoctoral awardees must have completed the baccalaureate degree and postdoctoral awardees must have a professional or scientific degree.

Credentials/Documentation
Requirements are specified in the application form. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. For-profit organizations' costs are determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q. For SBIR and STTR grants, applicant organization (small business concern) must present in a research plan an idea that has potential for commercialization and furnish evidence that scientific competence, experimental methods, facilities, equipment, and funds requested are appropriate to carry out the plan. Grant forms PHS 6246-1 and PHS 6246-2 are used to apply for SBIR Phase I and Phase II, respectively. Grant forms PHS 6246-3 and PHS 6246-4 are used to apply for STTR Phase I and Phase II, respectively.

Preapplication Coordination
None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure
Research grants: Applications must be prepared either electronically through grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) using the SF 424 (Research and Research-Related) or on paper using the PHS 398 research grant application instructions and forms (Rev. 11/2007). Individual funding opportunity announcements will indicate the appropriate application format to be used. A listing of NIAMS and other funding opportunities can be found through the NIAMS web site (http://www.niams.nih.gov/Funding/Funding_Opportunities/filter.asp), through the Grants.gov web site (http://www.grants.gov/), or on the NIH Guide to Grants and Contracts (http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/index.html). For applications that require the PHS 398, the most recent version of the form and instructions are available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html in an interactive format. Electronic applications are submitted through the Grants.gov website. Completed PHS 398 applications should be submitted to the National Institutes of Health, Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710 or Bethesda, MD 20817 (for express/courier service). For assistance contact GrantsInfo, Telephone: (301) 435-0714, Email: GrantsInfo@nih.gov. National Research Services Awards: Completed application forms should be submitted to the Office of Research Manpower, Center for Scientific Review, Grants, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892. This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR, Part 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations. SBIR and STTR Grant Solicitations and SBIR Contract Solicitation may be obtained electronically through the NIH's "Small Business Research Funding Opportunities" web page at http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/sbir.htm . A limited number of hard copies of these publications are produced. Subject to availability, they may be obtained by contacting the NIH support services contractor: Telephone: (301) 206-9385; Fax: (301) 206-9722; E-mail: a2y@cu.nih.gov. The Solicitations include submission procedures, review considerations, and grant application or contract proposal forms. SBIR and STTR grant applications should be submitted to the Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710. Application forms for SBIR and STTR grants may be obtained through the SBIR/STTR funding announcements posted on the Grants.gov sites and the NIH Guide to Grants and Contracts (see URLs listed above). All SBIR and STTR applications must be submitted electronically. Electronic applications are submitted through the Grants.gov website. Completed PHS 398 applications should be submitted to the National Institutes of Health, Center for Scientific Review, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 1040 - MSC 7710, Bethesda, MD 20892-7710 or Bethesda, MD 20817 (for express/courier service). This program is subject to the provisions of 45 CFR Part 92 for State and local governments, OMB Circular No. A-110 for nonprofit organizations, cost principles of A-21 for educational institutions, and 42 CFR Part 42.

Award Procedure
Following review by the appropriate study section and council, the successful applicant is notified by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases through a Notice of Grant Award. All accepted SBIR/STTR applications are evaluated for scientific and technical merit by an appropriate scientific peer review panel and by a national advisory council or board. All applications receiving a priority score compete for available SBIR/STTR set-aside funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit and commercial potential of the proposed research, program relevance, and program balance among the areas of research.

Deadlines
New Applications: February 5, June 5, and October 5. Competing continuation applications: March 5, July 5, and November 5. Individual NRSA Applications: April 8, August 8, and December 8 Institutional NRSA: January 25, May 25, and September 25. Small Business Innovation Research: April 5, August 5, and December 5. STTR: December 1, only.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Research grants: From 6 to 9 months. National Research Service Awards: From 6 to 9 months. SBIR/STTR applications: About 7-1/2 months.

Appeals
A principal investigator may question the substantive or procedural aspects of the review of his/her application by communicating with the staff of the Institute. A description of the NIH Peer Review Appeal procedures is available on the NIH home page www.nih.gov/grants/guide/1997/97.11.21/n2.html.

Renewals
Research grants: renewals by competitive application and review. Extension by request and administrative action. National Research Service Awards: individual awards may be made for 1, 2, or 3 years. No individual may receive NIH fellowship support at the postdoctoral level for more than 3 years.

Formula and Matching Requirements
None.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Research grants: Awards may be recommended for up to 5 years. Awards usually are made for 12-month budget periods. SBIR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 6 months; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years. STTR: Normally, Phase I awards are for 1 year; normally, Phase II awards are for 2 years.

Reports
Research grants: Annual and final progress reports. Also annual reports of inventions and financial status reports. Annual certification with respect to research involving human subjects. National Research Service Awards: Reports are required during and after termination of National Research Service Awards to ascertain compliance with service and payback provisions.

Audits
In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. In addition, grants and cooperative agreements are subject to inspection and audits by DHHS and other Federal officials.

Records
Expenditures and other financial records must be retained for 3 years from the day on which the grantee submits the last expenditure report for the report period.

Account Identification
75-0888-0-1-552.

Obligations
Research Grants: FY 07 $396,238,000; FY 08 $395,093,000; and FY 09$394,305,000. National Research Service Awards (NRSAs): FY 07 $15,446,000; FY 08 $15,446,000; and FY 09 $15,585,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Research Grants: $2,000 to $2,100,000; $314,200. National Research Service Awards: $12,300 to $448,000; $138,000. SBIR/STTR: Phase I awards - approximately $100,000; Phase II awards - up to $750,000.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Research Grants: In fiscal year 2007, a total of 1,261 noncompeting and competing research grants were funded, including 40 SBIR and STTR awards. The fiscal year 2008 estimate is 1,258 research grant awards, including 40 SBIR and STTR awards. The fiscal year 2009 estimate is 1,269 grants, including 40 SBIR and STTR awards. National Research Service Awards (NRSA): In fiscal year 2007, 319 trainees were funded. The estimates for fiscal year 2008 and 2009 are 319 trainees each year.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
Research Grants: 42 CFR 52; 42 CFR 66; 45 CFR 74; 45 CFR 92; Grants will be available under the authority of and administered in accordance with the PHS Grants Policy Statement and Federal regulations at 42 CFR 52 and 42 U.S.C. 241; Omnibus Solicitation of the Public Health Service for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grant and Cooperative Agreement Applications. Omnibus Solicitation of the National Institutes of Health for Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant Applications.

Regional or Local Office
None.

Headquarters Office
Program Contact: Research Grants: Dr. Madeline Turkeltaub, Division of Extramural Research Activities, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, NIAMS, Extramural Program, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 800, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 594-2463. Small Business Innovation Research Grants and Grants Management Contact: Ms. Melinda Nelson, Grants Management Officer, Grants Management Branch, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Public Health Service, Department of Health and Human Services, NIAMS, 6701 Democracy Blvd., Suite 800, Bethesda, MD 20892, Bethesda, MD 20892. Telephone: (301) 5435-5278. Use the same numbers for FTS.

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

RELATED PROGRAMS
None.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
(1) Pathogenesis of Murine Systemic Lupus Erythematosus; (2) Chemistry and Biology of Collagen; (3) Disability in Valued Life Activities in Persons with Rheumatoid Arthritis; (4) Immunogenetics -- Target Organ Damage in Immune Nephritis; (5) Exercise and Skeletal Muscle Signaling Mechanisms; (6) Molecular Physiology of Neuromusclar Diseases; (7) Biomechanics of Spine Fracture; (8) The Epidemiology and Genetics of Hip Osteoarthritis in Elderly Men; (9) Systemic Implications of Total Joint Replacement; (10) Physiologic Loading for Cartilage Tissue Engineering; (11) Development and Regeneration of Skin Appendages; (12) Nature of Mammalian Cutaneous Permeability Barrier; (13) Genetic Analysis of Bone Structure and Strength; and (14) Epidemiology of Age-Related Bone Loss and Fractures. Small Business Innovation Research Grant: Development of Diagnostic Probes for Autoimmune Disease.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and technical merit of the proposed approach for achieving the Phase II objectives; (3) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (4) the technological innovation, originality, or societal importance of the proposed research; (5) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (6) the reasonableness of the budget requested for the work proposed; (7) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (8) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment.

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Money for Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board

Purpose of this program:

To enforce Federal laws requiring accessibility for persons with disabilities in certain federally funded buildings and facilities throughout the Nation; set guidelines and requirements for accessibility standards prescribed by Federal agencies. Provide technical assistance and training on its design guidelines and standards to organizations, agencies, and individuals; and to conduct research to determine appropriate specifications for accessibility.
Administered by:
US Federal Government Agency (see all agencies)
Architecture and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
CFDA #: 88.001

88.001 ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD

(Access Board)

FEDERAL AGENCY
ARCHITECTURAL AND TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS COMPLIANCE BOARD

AUTHORIZATION
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Sections 502 and 508, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 792 and 794(d); Architectural Barriers Act of 1968, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 4151 et seq.; Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.; and Telecommunications Act of 1996, 47 U.S.C. 255.

OBJECTIVES
To enforce Federal laws requiring accessibility for persons with disabilities in certain federally funded buildings and facilities throughout the Nation; set guidelines and requirements for accessibility standards prescribed by Federal agencies. Provide technical assistance and training on its design guidelines and standards to organizations, agencies, and individuals; and to conduct research to determine appropriate specifications for accessibility.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Dissemination of Technical Information.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
Technical information and assistance on creating a barrier free environment is available to Federal, State and local government agencies and to private organizations and individuals.

Applicant Eligibility
Requests for information may be made by the general public as well as all agencies of Federal, State, and local government.

Beneficiary Eligibility
General public, all levels of government, and private organizations will benefit.

Credentials/Documentation
This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Preapplication Coordination
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure
Requests for information and assistance should be sent to the Office of Technical and Information Services, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Suite 1000, 1331 F Street, NW. Washington, DC 20004-1111. Telephone: (202) 272-0080 (voice); (202) 272-0082 (TTY); FAX: (202) 272-0081; Web Site: www.access-board.gov; E-mail: ta@access-board.gov; Technical Assistance: (800) 872-2253 (voice), (800) 993-2822 (TTY). This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110.

Award Procedure
Not applicable.

Deadlines
Not applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not applicable.

Appeals
Not applicable.

Renewals
Not applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.

Reports
Not applicable.

Audits
Not applicable.

Records
Not applicable.

Account Identification
95-3200-0-1-751.

Obligations
(Salaries and expenses) FY 07 est not reported; FY 08 est not reported; and FY 09 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Key missions of the Board include: Developing and maintaining accessibility guidelines for the built environment, transit vehicles, telecommunications equipment, and standards for electronic and information technology; providing technical assistance and training on these guidelines and standards; and enforcing design standards for federally funded facilities covered by the Architectural Barriers Act. The Board develops and updates its accessibility guidelines and standards through a process common to most Federal regulations that invites public comment through publication in the Federal Register. About 30 publications are available from the Board, including copies of all its guidelines and standards and related guidance material, such as technical bulletins and brochures. The Board also funds and coordinates research to develop information necessary for producing guidelines or technical assistance materials.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
Guidelines and standards available from the Board include the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG), the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS), Telecommunications Act Accessibility Guidelines, and Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards. General literature and various guidance material, such as technical bulletins and brochures, are available too.

Regional or Local Office
Not applicable.

Headquarters Office
Director, Office of Technical and Information Services, Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, Suite 1000, 1331 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20004-1111. Telephone: (202) 272-0080 (voice), (202) 272-0082 (TTY); FAX: (202) 272-0081; e-mail: info@access-board.gov. Technical Assistance: (800) 872-2253 (voice), (800) 993-2822 (TTY).

Web Site Address
http://www.access-board.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS
None.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
Not applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
Not applicable.

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Money for Aquatic Plant Control

Purpose of this program:

To provide for the cooperation of the Army Corps of Engineers with State and local government agencies in the control of obnoxious aquatic plants in rivers, harbors, and allied waters.
Administered by:
US Federal Government Agency (see all agencies)
Department of Defense , Department Of The Army, Office Of The Chief Of Engineers
CFDA #: 12.100

12.100 AQUATIC PLANT CONTROL

FEDERAL AGENCY
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

AUTHORIZATION
River and Harbor Act of 1958, as amended, Section 104.

OBJECTIVES
To provide for the cooperation of the Army Corps of Engineers with State and local government agencies in the control of obnoxious aquatic plants in rivers, harbors, and allied waters.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Provision of Specialized Services; Dissemination of Technical Information.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
To supply Federal assistance for the control and eradication of obnoxious aquatic plants in rivers, harbors and allied waters. Nonfederal interests must agree to hold the government of the United States free from damages and to finance 50 percent of the costs of control operations. The program is designed to deal primarily with weed infestations of major economic significance including such weeds as water hyacinth, alligatorweed, hydrilla, elodea, and watermilfoil.

Applicant Eligibility
States and their political subdivisions or instrumentalities.

Beneficiary Eligibility
States and their political subdivisions or instrumentalities.

Credentials/Documentation
Letters of intent from applicants to cost-share, as required by law, for control operations. Cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.

Preapplication Coordination
Cooperative action of local, State, Federal and other interests in support of the project. This program requires development of environmental documents to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (Public Law 91-190). 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
A letter to the District Engineer at the nearest U.S. Army Corps of Engineers District Office, requesting a reconnaissance study of the problem.

Award Procedure
Preparation, approval and budget of a plan for control of problem aquatic plants.

Deadlines
None.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 6 to 18 months.

Appeals
There are no appeals procedures as such. The reasons for refusal will be fully stated. If reconsideration is desired, the applicant should make the changes as appropriate to the situation.

Renewals
Not applicable.

Formula and Matching Requirements
Fifty percent of the cost of developing a plan for control and fifty percent of the cost of control operations must be obtained from local and State resources.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.

Reports
None.

Audits
Audit Office. This program is subject to the requirements of OMB Circular No. A-133.

Records
District Engineer.

Account Identification
96-3125-0-1-301.

Obligations
(Salaries and expenses) FY 07 est not reported; FY 08 est not reported; and FY 09 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not applicable.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Not reported.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
Engineer Regulation 1130- 2-412 (33 U.S.C. 273) and information about the program are available from the District Engineer.

Regional or Local Office
Persons are encouraged to communicate with the office of the nearest U.S. Army District Engineer listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office
Commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Attn: CECW-ON, Washington, DC 20314-1000. Telephone: (202) 272-0247. FTS is not available.

Web Site Address
http://www.usace.army.mil/business.html

RELATED PROGRAMS
10.025, Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
Not applicable.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
Not applicable.

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Money for Applied Meteorological Research

Purpose of this program:

Through the Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR) program, the NWS provides funding to the university community for highly collaborative applied research activities. The CSTAR program creates a cost-effective transition from basic and applied research to operations and services. This service-science linkage provides a foundation for the ongoing infusion of science and technology into NWS operations.

Administered by:
US Federal Government Agency (see all agencies)
Department of Commerce , National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
CFDA #: 11.468

11.468 APPLIED METEOROLOGICAL RESEARCH

FEDERAL AGENCY
NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

AUTHORIZATION
49 U.S.C. 44720.

OBJECTIVES
Through the Collaborative Science, Technology, and Applied Research (CSTAR) program, the NWS provides funding to the university community for highly collaborative applied research activities. The CSTAR program creates a cost-effective transition from basic and applied research to operations and services. This service-science linkage provides a foundation for the ongoing infusion of science and technology into NWS operations.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
The funds are used by recipients to implement programs described in proposals submitted and selected in response to calls for proposals from the CSTAR Program Office. The CSTAR Program Office may support non-competitive awards in case specific instances or by direction from legislative language.

Applicant Eligibility
College and universities in the United States.

Beneficiary Eligibility
Colleges and universities with interests in atmospheric and related sciences.

Credentials/Documentation
Proposals will be considered if applicants meet the qualifications listed in solicitations.

Preapplication Coordination
No preapplication coordination is required. However, since proposals must demonstrate high levels of collaboration with operational NWS components, it is recommended that applicants discuss potential interactions with relevant NWS operational personnel prior to submission. Consultation and assistance is available through the NWS program manager. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure
Standard Form 424 series, certification, and other related forms must accompany formal proposals. Detailed instructions are contained in solicitations. Proposals will be submitted through the CSTAR program manager to the NOAA Grants Management Division for review and approval. The Department of Commerce will review all projects before an award is executed by the NOAA Grants Officer.

Award Procedure
Awards are selected by the NWS Office of Science and Technology and are made on the basis of proposal evaluations and technical and administrative reviews.

Deadlines
Deadlines are announced within solicitations published in the Federal Register.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Approval time is expected to be about four months, which includes processing the award through NWS, NOAA, and DOC financial assistance functions.

Appeals
None.

Renewals
Awards are normally issued on an annual basis.

Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has no matching requirements, however, each university normally contributes funding to further support the projects.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Awards are for a 12-36 month period, although only one year is funded at a time. Outyears are funded based on availability of funds and adequate progress. Funds are disbursed through the NOAA Accounting Services.

Reports
Semiannual technical and financial progress reports are due within 30 days of the end of the evaluation period. Final reports are due within 90 days of the expiration of the award.

Audits
Audits will be conducted in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-133 for universities and nonprofit organizations. 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 the year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133.

Records
Financial records and supporting documents and all other records, i.e., property, performance work products, etc., pertinent to the agreement shall be maintained in accordance with the provisions of 15 CFR 14.53 as applicable.

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

Obligations
FY 07 $1,544,000; FY 08 est not available; and FY 09 est not reported.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$100,000 to $3,700,000. Average: $460,285.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Projects awarded through the CSTAR program are leading to a deeper understanding of meteorological factors involved in the NWS warning and forecasting programs, which, in turn, will benefit the U.S. public with more responsive warning and forecast programs. Specifically, regional and local lightning climatologies are being developed and distributed to NWS forecast offices for use in anticipating thunderstorm development; improvements to operational hurricane prediction models are being implemented; algorithms for better detection and estimation of precipitation amounts in the complex terrain of the western U.S. are being developed; and new techniques for forecasting and warning extreme winter weather events are being developed.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
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 CFR Part 24 for State and local governments.

Regional or Local Office
N/A.

Headquarters Office
CSTAR Program Manager, National Weather Service, 1325 East-West Highway, SSMC2, Room 15326, Mailcode W/OST12, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Telephone: (301) 713-557 x150.

Web Site Address
http://www.noaa.nws.gov

RELATED PROGRAMS
11.467, Meteorologic and Hydrologic Modernization Development.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
Awards are related to topics of regional and national importance such as developing an operational system for probabilistic quantitative precipitation forecasts in the U.S., improving the prediction of warm- and cool-season heavy precipitation events over the Northeastern U.S., improving forecasts of topographically-forced weather systems in the Carolinas and Virginia, and improving operational radar algorithms in the Inter-mountain West.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
Selection criteria are announced within solicitations published in the Federal Register. Examples of criteria used in past solicitations included operational applicability, scientific merit, technology transfer and methodology, capability of researchers, and cost effectiveness.

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Money for Appalachian Regional Development (See individual Appalachian Programs) grant money

Purpose of this program:

To create opportunities for self-sustaining economic development and an improved quality of life for the people of Appalachia through joint Federal-State-local efforts; to stimulate investments in public services and facilities that will attract private sector investments and result in accelerated social and economic development; to help establish a set of institutions capable of permanently directing the long-term development of the Region; and on a joint Federal-State-local basis, to develop comprehensive plans and programs to help accomplish the overall objectives of Appalachian development.
Administered by:
US Federal Government Agency (see all agencies)
Appalachian Regional Commission
CFDA #: 23.001

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
Appalachian funds enable the States and local areas to develop networks of facilities and services. Individual programs following this description illustrate the types of investments that can be made. In considering programs and projects to be given assistance under this Act, and in establishing a priority ranking of the requests for assistance presented to the Commission (ARC), the ARC follows procedures insuring consideration of the following factors: (1) The relationship of the project or class of projects to overall regional development and the reduction of economic distress; (2) the population and area to be served including the relative per capita income and the unemployment rates in the area; (3) the relative financial resources available to the State or political subdivision or instrumentalities thereof which seek to undertake the project; (4) the importance of the project or class of projects in relation to other activities which may compete for the same funds; (5) the prospects that the project for which assistance is sought will improve the opportunities for sustained employment, income growth, or socioeconomic development of the area; and (6) the degree and manner of private sector involvement. No financial assistance can be used to assist establishments relocating from one area to another. Each State is required to file a State Appalachian development plan, appraising prospects for development in its Appalachian area and relating to them a strategic program for which Appalachian funding is requested in that year. Once an application is submitted for the individual projects and given final approval, the grant is administered either by the basic Federal agency involved in that type of program or directly by the ARC. The counties (including any political subdivision located within such area)in which investment under the Appalachian Act (40 U.S.C. 14102) can be made are: in Alabama, the counties of Bibb, Blount, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Chilton, Clay, Cleburne, Colbert, Coosa, Cullman, DeKalb, Elmore, Etowah, Fayette, Franklin, Hale, Jackson, Jefferson, Lamar, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Macon, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Morgan, Pickens, Randolph, Saint Clair, Shelby, Talladega, Tallapoosa, Tuscaloosa, Walker, and Winston; in Georgia, the counties of Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Dawson, Douglas, Elbert, Fannin, Floyd, Forsyth, Franklin, Gilmer, Gordon, Gwinnet, Habersham, Hall, Haralson, Hart, Heard, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, White, and Whitfield; in Kentucky, the counties of Adair, Bath, Bell, Boyd, Breathitt, Carter, Casey, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Cumberland, Edmonson, Elliott, Estill, Fleming, Floyd, Garrard, Green, Greenup, Harlan, Hart, Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Lincoln, McCreary, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, Menifee, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Rowan, Russell, Wayne, Whitley, and Wolfe; in Maryland, the counties of Allegany, Garrett, and Washington; in Mississippi, the counties of Alcorn, Benton, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Clay, Itawamba, Kemper, Lee, Lowndes, Marshall, Montgomery, Monroe, Noxubee, Oktibbeha, Panola, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union, Webster, Winston, and Yalobusha; in New York, the counties of Allegany, Broome, Cattaraugus, Chautauqa, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Otsego, Schoharie, Schuyler, Steuben, Tioga, and Tompkins; in North Carolina, the counties of Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Davie, Forsyth, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, McDowell, Macon, Madison, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Stokes, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes, Yadkin, and Yancey; in Ohio, the counties of Adams, Athens, Belmont, Brown, Carroll, Clermont, Columbiana,
Coshocton,Gallia,Guernsey,Harrison, Highland, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Tuscarawas, Vinton, and Washington; in Pennsylvania, the counties of Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Bradford, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Carbon, Centre, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Fulton, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Juniata, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Luzerne, Lycoming, McKean, Mercer, Mifflin, Monroe, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Pike, Potter, Schuylkill, Snyder, Somerset, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Venango, Warren, Washington, Wayne, Westmoreland, and Wyoming; in South Carolina, the counties of Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg; in Tennessee, the counties of Anderson, Bledsoe, Blount, Bradley, Campbell, Cannon, Carter, Claiborne, Clay, Cocke, Coffee, Cumberland, De Kalb, Fentress, Franklin, Grainger, Greene, Grundy, Hamblen, Hamilton, Hancock, Hawkins, Jackson, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, McMinn, Macon, Marion, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Overton, Pickett, Polk, Putman, Rhea, Roane, Scott, Sequatchie, Sevier, Smith, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union, Van Buren, Warren, Washington, and White; in Virginia, the counties of Alleghany, Bath, Bland, Botetourt, Buchanan, Carroll, Craig, Dickenson, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Highland, Lee, Montgomery, Pulaski, Rockbridge, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Tazewell, Washington, Wise, and Wythe; all the counties of West Virginia.

Applicant Eligibility
States, and through the States, public bodies and private nonprofit organizations. All proposed projects must meet the requirements of the State Appalachian plan and the annual State strategy statement, both of which must be approved annually by the Commission.

Beneficiary Eligibility
General public.

Credentials/Documentation
(See individual Appalachian program descriptions.)

Preapplication Coordination
General Nature and Administration of Appalachian Regional Development Program. The Appalachian Regional Development program is a joint Federal-State partnership for the development of the Appalachian region. Responsibility for the development of plans and programs authorized under the Act is vested in the ARC, composed of the 13 State Governors (who may appoint alternates) and a Federal Co-Chairman. General policies and procedures, and the allocation of Appalachian funds among the various programs and States are established by the ARC. Application for assistance may only be made through a State member of the ARC. The State Alternate's Offices are the coordinators for the Governors for Appalachian investments. Preapplication conferences can determine within a few weeks if the project conforms to the State Appalachian Development Plan. The appropriate local development district director should be the first contact. The State Alternate's Offices will provide guidance on specific problems and technical assistance in the preparation of applications. (See individual Appalachian program descriptions.) This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure
Applications for individual projects must be submitted through and with the approval of the State Alternate to the Appalachian Regional Commission (listed in the appendix). (See individual Appalachian program description.)

Award Procedure
Upon receipt of project applications approved by the State, the Federal Co-Chairman determines that the project satisfies all requirements for assistance under the Act and approves the application. If a basic Federal agency will administer the project, it is then notified and will disburse funds when appropriate. The ARC notifies Congressional offices and the office of the Governor of grant awards. (See individual Appalachian program descriptions.)

Deadlines
(See individual Appalachian Program descriptions.)

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
(See individual Appalachian program descriptions.)

Appeals
There are no appeal procedures as such, project review allows for full and free interchange with applicants.

Renewals
Generally renewals are not applicable except for administrative expenses, including technical services, of local development districts (23.009).

Formula and Matching Requirements
See individual Appalachian program descriptions. This program has maintenance of effort (MOE) requirements; see funding agency for further details.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable except for operating assistance beyond start-up and the first year of operation.

Reports
Reporting and performance monitoring as required by the basic Federal agency or ARC for those programs directly administered by the Commission. The Commission requires semi-annual reports of local development districts and technical assistance grants and annual reports on housing grants. (See individual Appalachian program descriptions.)

Audits
Audits are required by the basic Federal agency and 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 generally are required by the basic Federal agency, but see local development districts (23.009).

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

Obligations
FY 06 $ not separately identifiable. FY 07 $ not separately identifiable. FY 08 $ estimate not available. (Obligations under individual ARC programs).

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
None.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
See individual Appalachian programs for output information.

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 Reports, no charge.

Regional or Local Office
See Appendix IV of the Catalog.

Headquarters Office
Inquiries and proposals for projects should be submitted to the Appalachian State office designated by the Governor. See address appendix. Address other inquiries to: Executive Director, Appalachian Regional Commission, 1666 Connecticut Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20009. Telephone: (202) 884-7700. Use the same number for FTS.

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

RELATED PROGRAMS
11.300, Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities; 11.307, Economic Adjustment Assistance.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
See USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
See APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS.

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Government grant for APPALACHIAN LOCAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ASSISTANCE

OBJECTIVES
To provide planning and development resources in multicounty areas; to help develop the technical competence essential to sound development assistance; and to meet the objectives stated under the program entitled Appalachian Regional Development (23.001).
EDERAL AGENCY
APPALACHIAN REGIONAL COMMISSION

AUTHORIZATION
Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, Section 302, Public Law 89-4, as amended, 40 U.S.C. 14101-14704; Appalachian Regional Development Act Amendments of 2002, Public Law 107-149.

TYPES OF ASSISTANCE
Project Grants.

USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS
For administrative expenses, including technical services of certified local development districts; in addition to the uses and use restrictions detailed in the Appalachian Development Program (23.001), the local development district may use grant funds for the purchase of real estate and vehicles; and for space improvement and construction only with the express approval of ARC. Funds may be used only in the performance of grantees program and in accord with the budget, and amendments thereto, as approved by the Commission.

Applicant Eligibility
Multicounty organizations certified by the State.

Beneficiary Eligibility
Multicounty organizations.

Credentials/Documentation
Certificate by the Governor. State Appalachian Plan and Strategy Statement must describe the procedures for the participation of local development districts in the Appalachian development planning process. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments.

Preapplication Coordination
The State Alternate's Office is the coordinator for the Governor for Appalachian investments. 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
Applications must be submitted and approved by the State Member of ARC. All proposed projects must meet the requirements of the State Appalachian Plan and Strategy Statement. Strategy statements are submitted to the Commission for approval annually prior to the Fall Commission meeting. A letter of transmittal signed by the State Member and Standard Form 424 are required.

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.

Deadlines
Those imposed by each State and the general requirement of the Commission.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Usually within 45 days after the receipt of the application at the Commission.

Appeals
None.

Renewals
Renewals and amended applications follow the same procedures as the original application.

Formula and Matching Requirements
Administrative grants may be funded at 50%, wherever the local development district is located, except that a state may request that ARC participation be increased to as much as 75 percent for a local development district that includes a distressed county or counties within its service area. The ARC Code and ARC Project Guidelines furnish details.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Assistance is provided annually for 12 months.

Reports
Annual progress and financial reports in a form and manner prescribed by the Commission.

Audits
The Commission, the Federal Co-chairman of the Commission, and the Comptroller General of the United States shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (revised, June 27, 2003), "Audit 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
The grantee shall keep records for not less than 3 years which fully disclose the purpose, amount and disposition of ARC funds and other contributions.

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

Obligations
FY 06 est $6,232,900; FY 07 $6,134,562; and FY 08 est $7,000,000.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$224 to $189,200; $28,944.

PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
There were 72 planning districts aided in fiscal year 2007.

REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE
"The Appalachian Regional Commission Code" (limited distribution); "ARC Travel Regulations;" "ARC Section 302A Guidelines" and "Audit Guide for Grants Made Under Section 302(A)(1) of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, as amended", and applicable OMB Circulars.

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
11.303, Economic Development_Technical Assistance.

EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
See USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS
See APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS.

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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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