Form FEMA Form 089-18 FEMA Form 089-18 Prioritization of Competitive Investment Justifications

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Overview

SAA Instructions
Prioritization of IJs

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Sheet 1: SAA Instructions

FY 2009 EMERGENCY OPERATIONS CENTER (EOC) GRANT PROGRAM

SAA PRIORITIZATION TEMPLATE INSTRUCTIONS

State Name

EOC Name

Review Date

Investment Justification Overview

As part of the FY 2009 EOC Grant Program application process, applicants must develop a formal Investment Justification that addresses each initative being proposed for funding. These Investment Justifications must demonstrate how proposed projects address gaps and deficiencies in current programs and capabilities. The Investment Justification must demonstrate the ability to provide enhancements consistent with the purpose of the program and guidance provided by FEMA. Applicants must ensure that the Investment Justification is consistent with all applicable requirements outlined in the FY 2009 EOC Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit.

Completing the FY 2009 EOC Prioritization Template

Information for the following columns can be obtained from Investment Heading of the FY 2009 EOC Investment Justification.

Name of EOC

Project Name

Investment Phase

FY 2009 Federal Funding Request

FY 2009 Grantee Match*

Total Project Cost**

* Note: In accordance with Federal guidelines and DHS Office of General Counsel rulings, match requirements are waived for the U.S. Territories of American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. **Note: If the "Total Project Cost" is not available in the Investment Justification submission, this information can otherwise be obtained in the applicant's SF 424 C: Budget Information form.

Information regarding AEL Category(s) can be obtained from the applicant's SF 424C: Budget Information form.

AEL Categories Requested

AEL Categories Allowable

Investment Justification Formatting Requirements

FEMA has developed guidelines that establish the required Investment Justification content and helps ensure that submissions are organized in a consistent manner while addressing key data requirements. During the preliminary review process, SAAs are encouraged to leverage this FEMA-provided tool to assess FY 2009 EOC Investment Justifications against the prescribed guidelines as outlined in the FY 2009 EOC Grant Program Guidance and Application Kit. Failure to meet any of these guidelines may result in the removal of an application from funding consideration. As established in the FY 2009 EOC Investment Justification Template, each Investment Justifications submitted by applicants must contain the following categories:

I.

Applicant Information

Character Limit: 800

II.

Overall

Character Limit: 1,800

III.

Needs Assessment

Character Limit: 1,800

IV.

Investment Impact

Character Limit: 1,500

V.

Pre-Existing Planning

Character Limit: 2,200

VI.

Funding Plan

Character Limit: 800

VII.

Funding Sources

Character Limit: 800

Allowable Authorized Equipment List (AEL) for the FY 2009 EOC Grant Program

Category 02

Explosive Device Mitigation and Remediation

Category 04

Information Technology

Category 05

Cyber-Security Enhancement Equipment

Category 06

Interoperable Communications Equipment

Category 10

Power Equipment

Category 11

CBRNE Reference Materials

Category 14

Physical Security Enhancement Equipment

Category 19

CBRNE Logistical Support Equipment

Category 21

Other Authorized Equipment

Paperwork Burden Disclosure Notice

Public reporting burden for this form is estimated to average 5.5 hours per response. The burden estimate includes the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and submitting the form. You are not required to respond to this collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. Send comments regarding the accuracy of the burden estimate and any suggestions for reducing the burden to: Information Collections Management, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, 500 C Street, SW, Washington, DC 20472, Paperwork Reduction Project (1660-NEW) NOTE: Do not send your completed form to this address. OMB Control Number: 1660-NEW, FEMA Form Number 089-18, Expiration Date: XX-XX-XXXX

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Sheet 2: Prioritization of IJs

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program

State

Name of EOC

Project Name

Type of Applicant (State, Local, Tribal)

Investment Phase (Construction or Renovation Only)

SAA Score (Round .49 Down; Round .50 Up)

SAA Prioritization (Rank/Total # of Apps)

FY 2009 Total Project Cost

FY 2009 Federal Funding Request

FY 2009 Grantee Match

Grantee Match Percentage (None required for AS, GU, MP, VI)

Exceeds Federal Request (Maximum of $1,000,000/Construction and $250,000/Renovation)

FY 2008 EOC Grant Funding Received (Yes/No)

FY 2008 EMPG Grant Funding Received (Yes/No)

AEL Categories

AEL Categories Allowable (Yes/No)

Application Submitted On Time (Yes/No)

Application Meets Formatting and Page Limit Requirements (Yes/No)

Recommended for National Review (Yes/No)

FEMA Form 089-18