Provides funds for staff, travel, consultants and other
expenses incident to the provision of mental health counseling to and referral
of individuals in a disaster area. Funds may not be used for long-term
treatment.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility:
Applicants may be State or local nonprofit agencies as recommended by the
State Governor and accepted by the Secretary.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Individuals who were victims of major disasters.
Credentials/Documentation:
Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State
and local governments. For other grantees, costs will be determined in
accordance with HHS Regulations 45 CFR, Part 74, Subpart Q.
APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:
Pre-application Coordination:
Not applicable. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: The
standard application forms, as furnished by PHS and required by 45 CFR, Part
92 for State and local governments, must be used for this program. Application
form (PHS 5161-1) is submitted by the State Coordinating Officer to the
Regional Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, no later than 60 days
following declaration of a disaster. This program is subject to the provisions
of 45 CFR 92 for State and local governments and OMB Circular No. A-110 for
nonprofit organizations.
Award Procedure:
Applications are reviewed by an objective review committee and recommended for
approval or disapproval. Final determination for an award is made by Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
Deadlines: Not later than
60 days following a major disaster declaration by the President of the United
States.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
About 30 days.
Appeals: Not applicable.
Renewals: None.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
This program has no statutory formula or matching requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Assistance may be for 9 months with a possible extension of up to 90 days as
approved by FEMA Regional Director.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Quarterly progress
reports with final progress report within 90 days after termination. Interim
financial status report due within 120 days after start date and final due 90
days after termination.
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
government officials. In addition, 45 CFR 74.26 requires that for-profit
recipients and sub-recipients have an audit performed in accordance with
Government Auditing Standards or Circular No. A-133.
Records: Records must be
retained for at least 3 years; records shall be retained beyond the 3 year
period if audit findings have not been resolved.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification:
75-1362-0-1-550.
Obligations: (Grants) FY 01
$0; FY 02 est $10,000,000; and FY 03 est $10,000,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
From $47,000 to $3,705,061. Average: $1,000,000.
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
No awards were made in fiscal year 2001. It is estimated
that 10 awards will be made in fiscal year 2002 and Fiscal year 2003.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
See 44 CFR 205. Guidelines available in application kit.
Disaster Assistance and Emergency Mental Health, DHHS Publication No. (ADM)
76-327. PHS Grants Policy Statement, DHHS Publication No. (OASH) 94-50,000,
(Rev.) April 1, 1994.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office:
Contact the Regional Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency in the
appropriate regional office. (See Appendix IV of the Catalog.)
Headquarters Office:
Program Contact: Mary Elizabeth Nelson, M.S.W., Chief, Emergency Services and
Disaster Relief Branch, Center for Mental Health Services, Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration, Department of Health and Human
Services, Room 16C-26, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857. Telephone:
(301) 443-4735, Fax (301) 443-8040. Grants Management Contact: Ms. Gwen
Simpson, Grants Management Specialist, SAMHSA, Department of Health and Human
Services, Room 13-103, Parklawn Building, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD
20857. Telephone: (301) 443-4456. Use the same numbers for FTS.
Web Site Address:
http://www.samhsa.gov
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Services provided to victims of Federally declared
disasters.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Presidential declaration of the disaster area. Justified
need for supplementary services.
