Program Narrative Bullet Points.docx

Program Narrative Bullet Points

1) Administration

a) Explain how your state administers the grant on a day-to-day basis.

i. You may use the example applications for guidance, but your description should be tailored to your agency’s structure and delegation of duties.

b) List the types of activities charged to this section of the budget

i. This may include, but are not limited to, internal controls, website maintenance, legislative rulemaking, policy and procedure development, budgeting, and payments, etc.

c) Include a list of the offices and positions that manage the grant

i. Write a list of their primary tasks and responsibilities

ii. You may include titles and position descriptions, but you are not required to include names.

d) Identify which items your state charges to this category as equipment, supplies, and other, as applicable.

2) Law Enforcement

a) Provide a summary of your state’s RBS law enforcement activities for this period of performance

b) Summarize the personnel conducting law enforcement activities

i. You may include titles and position descriptions, but you are not required to include names.

c) Identify which items your state charges to this category as equipment, supplies, and other, as applicable

i. Please summarize how your state classifies items such as, but not limited to, weapons, radios, life jackets, and other items you may use for RBS law enforcement activities.

3) Education

a) Describe the boating education requirements and/or opportunities available in your state

b) Include the method of delivery (online, classroom, etc.) and the targeted demographics, if applicable (adults, high school programs, etc.)

c) Describe how an education program may be structured and its approved content

d) Describe all those involved in delivering a course:

i. What are their roles?

ii. How do they contribute to the program’s delivery?

iii. What is the level of engagement with the intended audience?

e) Identify which items your state charges to this category as equipment, supplies, and other, as applicable.

4) Navigational Aides

a) Explain how your state defines an aid to navigation (ATON)

i. Do you have specific markers for state waters?

ii. Does your state use informational aids and how are they delineated, e.g., no wake, slow speed, etc.?

b) Indicate if your state has a vessel strictly dedicated to ATON maintenance and repair.

i. For example, this might be a vessel that is specifically outfitted to tend to buoy repairs, etc.

c) Identify and explain if a non-state entity is responsible for your ATON maintenance and repairs.

d) Identify which items your state charges to this category as equipment, supplies, and other, as applicable.

5) Boat Registration & Fees

a) Describe how the vessel registration process is managed in your state

b) Clearly identify what entity manages your process

i. Explicitly state if this is managed by the DMV

ii. Provide the website for the entity

iii. Include a link directly to the online registration forms

c) Include the status of any ongoing improvements to your registration process

i. Briefly summarize any progress made during the previous grant cycle

ii. Note: This is for our general awareness and better understanding of your state’s processes. We know improvements and changes take time to implement.

d) Describe how funds under this category will be used, e.g., database maintenance, document printing, stickers, etc.

e) Identify which items your state charges to this category as equipment, supplies, and other, as applicable

6) Public Access & Construction (if applicable)

a) Identify what your state defines as equipment, supplies, and other, as applicable

b) For each individual public access and/or construction site, include the following information:

i. Need: State the reason why a new facility is needed, or an existing facility needs to be improved, e.g., reduce congestion or repair damage

ii. Objective: Provide a concise statement of what the project will accomplish in terms of stated need

iii. Location: Identify the specific location of the facility to be constructed or improved and provide a map designating the location. The map must be detailed enough so that a person could drive to the location using the map provided.

iv. Approach: Describe the work and how it will be done. Detailed project site plans and specifications are not needed unless specifically requested by the USCG. If applicable, describe third party arrangements for operation of the facility, including how revenue from any user fees will be handled.

v. Estimated Cost: Provide the work schedule, estimated total cost, and the anticipated cost by year for accomplishing the objectives. The work schedule will include the components of the major structures to be constructed such as boat ramps, parking lots, or toilet facilities.

c) Note: public access sites should be open and available to the general public and must provide direct access to the water

7) Pass-Through Entity or Subawarding (if applicable)

a) Indicate if your state serves as a pass-through entity for RBS funds.

i. Identify if you pass through to another state agency or if you have a separate process to external entities

b) States that distribute RBS funds via a subaward process should describe the following, as applicable:

i. how subawardees and amounts are determined

ii. how applications are requested

iii. the subaward review and selection process

iv. if the subaward process is intended to target a specific activity or demographic, e.g., law enforcement, education, etc.

v. the timeline for the subaward process, including the period of performance for the subrecipients

c) States acting as a pass-through entity are required to follow 2 C.F.R. 200 Subpart D – Post Federal Award Requirements: Subrecipient Monitoring and Management.

d) States DO NOT need to include subrecipient applications in your application package to the USCG.

e) DO include the anticipated total amount of funds to be distributed, and a list of recipients and their awarded dollars amounts, if available at the time of application.

i. Note: The timing of state subaward processes are different, and those that are based on an annual formula may not have the ability to include this in the application. It is okay if that information is not yet available.