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Address to Request Application PackageApplication forms and instructions are available at Grants.gov. To access these materials,go to http://www.grants.gov, select “Applicants,” then “Apply for Grants.” In order toobtain the application package select “Download a Grant Application Package.” Enter theCFDA and/or the funding opportunity number located on the cover of this NOFO, select“Download Package,” and then follow the prompts to download the application package.In addition, the Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) and/or Federal Information RelayService (FIRS) number available for this Notice is (800) 462-7585.DHS/FEMA will process initial applications through the Grants.gov portal and thecomplete application through the ND Grants System.Content and Form of Application SubmissionApplying for an award under this program is a multi-step process and requires time tocomplete. To ensure that DHS/FEMA will consider your application for funding,applicants should start the prerequisite steps required to submit an application wellin advance of the submission deadline, leaving enough time to submit an applicationby the deadline in the event a technical or other issue arises. The registrationprocess can take four weeks or longer to complete. Please review the table aboveunder “Submission Dates and Other Key Dates and Times” for estimated deadlinesto complete each of the prerequisite steps listed below. Failure of an applicant tocomply with any of the required steps before the application deadline may disqualifytheir application from funding.Unique Entity Identified and System for Award Management (SAM)The following prerequisite steps are required to apply for an award under this program:1. Applying for, updating, or verifying their DUNS Number2. Applying for, updating, or verifying their EIN Number3. Updating or verifying their SAM Number4. Create a user name and password with grants.Gov to become an AOR5. Submitting an initial application in Grants.gov, and6. Submitting the complete application in Non-Disaster Grants.DHS/FEMA will only accept electronic applications. It will not accept hard copyapplications.1. Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number. Instructions for obtaining aDUNS number are available at the following ber.html. The DUNS number must be included in the data entry fieldlabeled "Organizational DUNS" on the Standard Forms (SF)-424 forms submitted aspart of this application.2. Employer Identification Number (EIN)DHS/FEMA requires both the EIN and a DUNS number prior to the issuance of afinancial assistance award and for grant award payment; both EIN and DUNS are alsorequired to register with SAM (see below). The EIN base for an organization is thePage 6 of 39

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Tax ID number, and for individuals it is their socialsecurity number, (both the EIN and social security number are nine-digit numbers).Organizations and individuals submitting their applications must correctlydifferentiate the EIN from the DUNS, as both are nine-digit numbers. Pleasedifferentiate your EIN number from your DUNS number or this may result in a delayin the issuance of the funding award or incorrect payment to a recipient organization.Organizations applying for an EIN should plan on a minimum of two full weeks toobtain an EIN. For assistance in registering an EIN, please contact the IRS helpline.DHS/FEMA cannot assist applicants with questions related to obtaining a currentEIN.3. System for Award Management (SAM)Step-by-step instructions for registering with SAM can be found . Failure to register with SAM will result in the rejection ofyour application by Grants.gov during the submissions process.4. Authorized Organizational Representative (AOR). The next step in the registrationprocess is to create a username and password with Grants.gov to become an AOR.AORs will need to know the DUNS number of the organization for which they willbe submitting applications to complete this process. Applicants must register theindividual who is able to make legally binding commitments for the applicantorganization as the AOR. Applicants often miss this step; however, it is crucial forvalid submissions. To read more detailed instructions for creating a profile onGrants.gov visit OR Authorization. After creating a profile on Grants.gov, the E-Biz Point ofContact (POC), who is a representative from your organization listed as the contactfor SAM, will receive an email to grant the AOR permission to submit applicationson behalf of their organization. The E-Biz POC will then log in to Grants.gov andapprove an individual as the AOR, thereby giving him or her permission to submitapplications. After receiving his or her approval, the AOR will be able to submit anapplication online. To learn more about AOR Authorization, tml. To track AOR status, ml.Electronic Signature. Applications submitted through Grants.gov constitute asubmission as electronically signed applications. When you submit the applicationthrough Grants.gov, the name of your AOR on file will be inserted into the signatureline of the application.If you experience difficulties accessing information or have any questions, please callthe grants.gov customer support hotline at (800) 518-4726 or email Grants.gov atsupport@grants.gov.Page 7 of 39

The Federal awarding agency will not grant a Federal award to an applicant until theapplicant has complied with all applicable DUNS and SAM requirements. If anapplicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time the Federalawarding agency is ready to make a Federal award, the Federal awarding agency maydetermine that the applicant is not qualified to receive a Federal award and use thatdetermination as a basis for making a Federal award to another applicant.5. Submitting an Initial Application in Grants.govAll applicants must submit their initial application through Grants.gov. If do you notalready have a user profile on grants.gov, you will need to create one by visiting theGet Registered section of the Grants.gov website. Successful completion of this stepis necessary for DHS/FEMA to determine eligibility of the applicant. Applicantsshould complete this initial step on-line, which requires completing: Standard Form 424 (SF-424), Application for Federal Assistance.The form is available in the Forms tab under SF-424 Family. The initial applicationcannot be started or submitted in Grants.gov unless the applicant’s registration inSAM is confirmed.ND Grants will retrieve the information submitted in Grants.gov, which will allowDHS/FEMA to determine if an applicant is eligible.Applicants experiencing difficulties accessing information should call the Grants.govcustomer support hotline at 800-518-4726 or email Grants.gov atsupport@grants.gov. DHS/FEMA cannot assist applicants with questions related toregistering with Grants.gov.6. Submitting the Complete Application in the ND Grants SystemDHS/FEMA will notify eligible applicants after the initial application is submitted inGrants.gov and asked to proceed with submitting their complete application packagein ND Grants. Applicants can register early with ND Grants and are encouraged tobegin their ND Grants registration at the time of this announcement. Earlyregistration will allow applicants to have adequate time to start and complete theirapplication.ND Grants will prompt applicants to submit all of the information contained in thefollowing forms. Applicants should review these forms before applying to ensure theyinclude all required information. Forms are located andatory-family.html#sortby 1. Standard Form 424A, Budget Information (Non-construction)Standard Form 424B, Standard Assurances (Non-construction)Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying ActivitiesIndirect Cost Rate Agreement, if applicablePage 8 of 39

In addition, applicants must submit copies of the following in ND Grants: Project Narrative that describes the applicant’s proposed project and how italigns with the FY 2016 CCTA Program Objectives. (Refer to Appendix A –Project Narrative Template for additional details.) Budget Detail Worksheet that identifies all project costs and providesjustification for the costs identified (including management and administration[M&A]). (Refer to Appendix B – Budget Detail Worksheet and Template foradditional details.) Letter of Support from the primary applicant’s appropriate senior executiveofficial (e.g., Governor, Mayor, County Executive, City Manager) that supportsthe project and participation of additional jurisdictions for completing the fullprogram and providing the necessary resources.Applicants needing assistance registering for the ND Grants system should contactndgrants@fema.gov or (800) 865-4076.Intergovernmental ReviewAn intergovernmental review may be required. Applicants must contact their State’sSingle Point of Contact (SPOC) to comply with the State’s process under ExecutiveOrder 12372 (see http://www.fws.gov/policy/library/rgeo12372.pdf). Name and addressesof the SPOCs are maintained at the Office of Management and Budget’s home page athttp://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants spoc to ensure currency.Funding RestrictionsFederal funds made available through this award may only be used for the purpose setforth in this award and must be consistent with the statutory authority for the award.Award funds may not be used for matching funds for any other Federal award, lobbying,or intervention in Federal regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. In addition, Federalfunds may not be used to sue the Federal Government or any other government entity.Management and Administration (M&A) CostsM&A activities are those directly relating to the management and administration of theFY 2016 CCTA Program funds, such as financial management and monitoring.Recipients may retain up to a maximum of five percent (5%) of the FY 2016 CCTAProgram funds awarded solely for M&A purposes associated with the FY 2016 CCTAProgram award. Recipients may not retain funds for any purpose other than to coverM&A costs. Sub-recipients may also retain up to a maximum of five percent (5%) offunding passed through by the recipient solely for M&A purposes associated with the FY2016 CCTA Program award.Indirect (Facilities & Administrative (F&A)) CostsIndirect costs are allowable under this program as described in 2 C.F.R. § 200.414. Withthe exception of those recipients who have never received a negotiated indirect cost rateas described in 2 C.F.R. § 200.414(f), recipients must have an approved indirect cost rateagreement with their cognizant Federal agency to charge indirect costs to this award. Acopy of the approved rate (a fully executed, agreement negotiated with the applicant’scognizant Federal agency) is required at the time of application, and must be provided toDHS/FEMA before indirect costs are charged to the award.Page 9 of 39

Pre-award CostsPre-award costs are allowable only with the prior written approval of DHS/FEMA and ifthey are included in the award agreement. To request pre-award costs, an applicant mustinclude a written request signed by the Authorized Representative of the entity in his orher application. The letter must outline the purpose of the pre-award costs, including adetailed budget breakout distinguishing pre-award costs from the post-award costs and ajustification for approval.Direct CostsCost PrinciplesCosts charged to this award must be consistent with the Cost Principles for FederalAwards located at 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E.PersonnelPersonnel hiring, overtime, and backfill expenses, including related fringe benefits, arepermitted under this program in order to perform allowable identifying gaps, planning,training, and exercise activities. Overtime costs for backfill and overtime to allowpersonnel to train or participate in exercises are allowed under this program only asdescribed in this NOFO. Personnel costs for routine patrols or interdiction operations arenot an allowable cost under this program.Consultants/ContractorsHiring of full-time or part-time contract planners or consultants to assist with identifyinggaps, planning, training, and exercise activities is allowable under this program. Hiringpublic safety personnel fulfilling traditional public safety duties is not an allowable costunder this program.TravelDomestic travel costs are allowed under this program, as provided for in this NOFO.International travel is not an allowable cost under this program unless approved inadvance by DHS/FEMA.EquipmentOperational equipment, such as incident command vehicles, are not an allowable costunder this program. Some equipment costs are eligible but are specifically limited totesting and exercising response and preparedness plans safely and comprehensively (e.g.,safety equipment, simunitions). This excludes equipment used for fulfilling traditionalpublic safety duties.Such equipment costs are only allowable under this program with the prior writtenapproval of DHS/FEMA. To request equipment, the Authorized Representativemust sign a written request that outlines the equipment costs.ConferencesRental of space/locations for conferences, meetings, workshops, and webinars areallowable under this program to perform gap identification, planning, training, andPage 10 of 39

exercise activities. Recipients are encouraged to use free public space/locations,whenever available, prior to the rental of space/locations.SuppliesMaterials or supplies are allowable under this program to conduct gap identification,planning, training, and exercise activities.Construction and RenovationConstruction and renovation costs are not an allowable cost under this program.E. Application Review InformationApplication Evaluation CriteriaPrior to making a Federal award, the Federal awarding agency is required by 31 U.S.C.3321 and 41 U.S.C. 2313 to review information available through any Office ofManagement and Budget (OMB)-designated repositories of government wide eligibilityqualification or financial integrity information. Therefore, application evaluation criteriamay include the following risk-based considerations of the applicant: (1) financialstability; (2) quality of management systems and ability to meet management standards;(3) history of performance in managing Federal awards; (4) reports and findings fromaudits; and (5) ability to implement effectively statutory, regulatory, or otherrequirements.Applications must conform with the guidance provided in Appendix A – ProjectNarrative Template of this NOFO. Applicants that do not meet eligibility and applicationsubmission requirements will not be evaluated and scored by the review panel.FEMA will evaluate applications based on the following criteria (see Appendix D –Evaluation and Scoring Criteria for additional details): Need: The applicant’s demonstration of need for grant funds, including identificationof their capability gaps related to complex coordinated terrorist attacks and anexplanation of resource limitations to address the identified gaps.(Possible Points: 0 – 20 max) Design and Implementation: The applicant’s demonstration of an effective andsustainable project approach for achieving the FY 2016 CCTA Program objectiveswithin the 36-month period of performance, including the specific projectimplementation, project management, and regional and whole communityapproaches. Applicant’s will also be evaluated based on their use of creative andinnovative project approaches and plan to share project results with other jurisdictionsto amplify the impact of their project.(Possible Points: 0 – 52 max) Impact: The applicant’s demonstration of the proposed project’s impact, includinghow the project will increase the jurisdiction’s preparedness and resilience forcomplex coordinated terrorist attacks and how collaboration with identified regionalPage 11 of 39

partners and whole community stakeholders will enhance project effectiveness.(Possible Points: 0 – 16 max) Budget: The applicant’s demonstration of a reasonable and cost-effective budget(based on the Budget Detail Worksheet and Project Narrative), including explanationof reasonable project costs across the requested categories and the project’s relativecost effectiveness.(Possible Points: 0 – 12 max)FEMA will not consider any letters of endorsement or support, submitted separately froman application. If statements of endorsement or support testimony are provided, they mustbe included in the Project Narrative.Review and Selection ProcessReview ProcessThe FY 2016 CCTA Program applications will receive an initial screening to verifyapplicant eligibility, prior to the application panel’s review. Eligibility Screening. FEMA will conduct an initial review of all applications toverify applicant eligibility and ensure each application is complete. All eligible andcomplete applications will progress to the applicable program office for furtherreview. FEMA staff will review the following during the eligibility screening:- Applicant is an eligible jurisdiction.- Applicant has submitted only one application.- Applicant has submitted a letter of support.- Applicant has submitted all required assurances and standard forms.- Application includes a Project Narrative that aligns with the formatrequirements specified in Appendix A – Project Narrative Template.- Application includes a Budget Detail Worksheet.FEMA will not process incomplete applications for further review and will notconsider them for funding. Review Panel. Applications will be reviewed and scored by a review panelcomprising personnel from FEMA, select other Federal Agencies, and external (nonFederal) subject matter experts (as necessary) representing organizations that haveexperience and/or advanced training in complex coordinated terrorist attacks. Thereview panel will score applications based on the aforementioned evaluation criteria,taking into consideration completeness, adherence to programmatic guidelines, andantici

Homeland Security Act of 2002, as amended (Pub. L. No. 107-296) and Section 543 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. No. 114-113). Appropriation Authority for Program Section 543 of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 (Pub. L. No. 114-113). Program Type New . Page 1 of 39