THSGP IJ Template FEMA Form 089-22 THSGP Investment Justification Template.xlsx

Introduction

Tribal Homeland Security Grant Program (THSGP) Investment Justification Template Introduction OMB Control Number: 1660-0113 FEMA Form 089-22

As part of the application, Tribes are required to use this Excel-based THSGP Investment Justification (IJ) template to apply for THSGP funding.

Eligible applicants must submit the THSGP Investment Justification as part of the overall application submission through the ND Grants system, located at https://portal.fema.gov, no later than TBD, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

THSGP applicants may include up to 3 Investments as part of their IJ submission. Applicants are also required to complete the THSGP Eligibility Certification form. The Eligibility Certification form, and three blank Investments appear as four separate “tabs” at the bottom of your Excel window. Select one tab at a time to complete your application. If only one or two Investment are used, the unused Investment tab(s) should remain blank. At a minimum, the Certification Form and one Investment should be completed.

When completing the IJ, it is recommended that tribes use the name of the tribe as listed in the Federal Register: http://www.bia.gov/idc/groups/xraca/documents/text/idc011463.pdf.

Self-Certification of Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must self-certify as to whether they meet the eligibility requirements. Self-certification will be provided on the THSGP Eligibility Certification Form located in this Investment Justification. Any questions regarding an applicant’s proximity to a Critical Infrastructure and Key Structures (CI/KR) site, as described the eligibility criteria, may be directed to the State Administrative Agency (SAA).

If using Excel 2007, applicants are required to save the final version of the IJ in the Excel 97-2003 format before submitting. Excel 2007 or PDF formats cannot be accepted. Instructions on saving the IJ template in the Excel 97-2003 format are below in the “Helpful Hints” section.

Helpful Hints:

To begin entering information into the IJ, click on the "Eligibility" tab below.

FEMA Form 089-22 (11/16)

OMB Control#: 1660-0113 Expiration Date: 12/31/2016 FEMA Form: 089-22

Expiration Date: 12/31/2016 - &P -

Eligibility

Please provide all contact information in the spaces provided:

Name: Title:

Office:

Position:

Tribe:

Address:

City State Zip Code:

Phone: xxx-xxx-xxxx

Email:

Tribal Eligibility Certification

Per the 9/11 Act, directly eligible Tribes must meet the requirements below in paragraphs (A)(i), (ii), and (iv). Tribes must also meet one of the requirements set forth in (A) (iii); either (I), (II), (III), or (IV). (B) may also be satisfied, if each Tribe meets the requirements of subparagraph (A). Please mark all that apply.

I certify that I am an eligible Tribe or consortium of Tribes. I have read and will abide by the requirements of the THSGP Guidance and Application Kit.

A) Any Indian Tribe

(i) that is located in the continental United States;

(ii) that operates a law enforcement or emergency response agency with the capacity to respond to calls for law enforcement or emergency services; (By checking this box, you are also certifying that the Tribal POC listed above can be reached, as necessary, to confirm that the Tribe meets this eligibility criteria.)

(iii) [please mark all that apply; at least one requirement must be marked]

(I) that is located on or near (50 miles) an international border or a coastline bordering an ocean (including the Gulf of Mexico) or international waters;

(II) that is located within 10 miles of a system or asset included on the prioritized critical infrastructure list established under section 210E(a)(2) [please refer to section 1001 of the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007] or has such a system or asset within its territory;

(III) that is located within or contiguous to 1 of the 50 most populous metropolitan statistical areas in the United States;

(IV) the jurisdiction of which includes not less than 1,000 square miles of Indian country, as that term is defined in section 1151 of title 18, United States Code;

and

(iv) that certifies to the Secretary that a State has not provided funds under section 2003 [UASI] or 2004 [SHSP] to the Indian Tribe or consortium of Indian Tribes for the purpose for which direct funding is sought; (By checking this box, you are also certifying that the Tribal POC listed above can be reached, as necessary, to confirm that the Tribe meets this eligibility criteria.)

B) A consortium of Indian Tribes, if each Tribe satisfies the requirements of subparagraph (A)

Tribe Consortium Information

Bonus: Funding History

Tribal applicants that have not received THSGP funding in the past will receive five bonus points to each Investment score at the time of application submission to FEMA (for a possible total bonus of 15 points). If the Tribe has received THSGP funding in the past, provide the fiscal year(s) funding was received.

Instructions for Finalizing the IJ

If using Excel 2007, applicants are required to save the final version of the IJ in the Excel 97-2003 format before submitting. Excel 2007 or PDF formats cannot be accepted. Instructions on saving the IJ template in the Excel 97-2003 format are below in the “Helpful Hints” Section of the Introduction tab.

Please provide a copy of this Investment Justification through the ND Grants system, located at https://portal.fema.gov, by TBD, 11:59 p.m. EDT.

End of Sheet

&11OMB Control#: 1660-0113

FEMA Form: 089-22

&11Expiration Date: 12/31/2016 &11- &P -

Investment 1

1 I.A. Tribe:

I.B. Investment Name:

I.C. Provide a baseline understanding of the spectrum of terrorism and natural hazard risks and demographics that the Tribe faces and influenced the development of this Investment Justification (IJ). (2,500 character max)

II. Overview (25%)

II.A. Investment Phase

If ongoing, describe the Investment’s current state and what will be accomplished prior to the application of requested funds. (1,500 character max)

Please note, if this Investment is marked “New,” please move to the next question.

II.B. Investment Focus

II.C. Provide a description of this Investment, including the planning, organization, equipment, training, and/or exercises that will be involved. (1,500 character max)

III. Baseline (25%)

II.A. Strategy - Investment Description

III.A. Identify the goals and objectives that will be supported by this Investment. (1,500 character max)

Please note, this should be linked to the all-hazards risks identified in the answer to question I.C. in the Background section.

III.B. Describe existing capability levels that address the identified goals/objectives and what will be in place to support the Investment prior to the use of requested funds. (1,500 character max)

III.C. Explain the capability gap(s) that this Investment is intended to address. (1,500 character max)

Please note, this should be linked to the terrorism and natural hazards risks identified in I.C.

IV. Project Management and Milestones (25%)

IV.A - IV.B. Provide the proposed THSGP funding amount for this Investment, as well as the amount of funding that will be dedicated to Management & Administration (M&A) expenditures. The percentage dedicated to M&A will automatically calculate.

Please note, M&A cannot exceed five percent (5%) of the total award amount.

IV.C. Identify the National Preparedness Goal (NPG) Core Capabilities that are supported by this Investment. For each of the selected Core Capabilities, provide the proposed funding amount to be obligated from this Investment.

Please note, the Total Amount of Proposed Funding in the table below must equal the Proposed Funding Amount entered above. Percent of Proposed Funding will calculate automatically and should equal 100% once completed.

IV.D. Provide the proposed funding amount to be obligated from this Investment towards the primary Planning, Organization, Equipment, Training, and Exercises (POETE) Solution Area.

Please note, the Total Amount of Proposed Funding should equal the Proposed Funding Amount entered above. The Percent of Proposed Funding will calculate automatically and should equal 100% once completed.

IV.E. Provide a detailed budget narrative, in addition to SF-424A, explaining related costs and expenses as a part of the application. This budget narrative should be detailed and should serve to: (1) explain how the costs were estimated, and (2) justify the needs for the costs incurred to the measurable achievement outcomes as stated in the Investment Justification. (1,500 character max)

IV.F. Identify up to ten projects/activities, with start and end dates, which will be implemented over the 36-month period of performance.

V. Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA)

V.A If applicable, provide the proposed funding amount that is expected to be obligated towards Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA). Activities that support this requirement should be clearly defined and explained in the answer to question II.C.

VI. Accomplishments and Impact (25%)

VI.B. Identify the Mission Areas from the National Preparedness Goal that are supported by this Investment. At least one mission area should be identified.

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery

Instructions for Finalizing the IJ

If using Excel 2007, applicants are required to save the final version of the IJ in the Excel 97-2003 format before submitting. Excel 2007 or PDF formats cannot be accepted. Instructions on saving the IJ template in the Excel 97-2003 format are below in the “Helpful Hints” Section of the Introduction tab.

Please provide a copy of this Investment Justification through the ND Grants system, located at https://portal.fema.gov, by TBD, 11:59 p.m. EDT.

End of Sheet

FEMA Form: 089-22

&12Expiration Date: 12/31/2016 &12- &P -

~500 char.

~1,000 char.

~1,500 char.

~2,000 char.

~2,500 char.

~3,000 char.

~3,500 char.

Investment 2

2 I.A. Tribe:

I.B. Investment Name:

I.C. Provide a baseline understanding of the spectrum of terrorism and natural hazard risks and demographics that the Tribe faces and influenced the development of this Investment Justification (IJ). (2,500 character max)

II. Overview (25%)

II.A. Investment Phase

If ongoing, describe the Investment’s current state and what will be accomplished prior to the application of requested funds. (1,500 character max)

II.B. Investment Focus

II.C. Provide a description of this Investment, including the planning, organization, equipment, training, and/or exercises that will be involved. (1,500 character max)

III. Baseline (25%)

II.A. Strategy - Investment Description

III.A. Identify the goals and objectives that will be supported by this Investment. (1,500 character max)

Please note, this should be linked to the all-hazards risks identified in the answer to question I.C. in the Background section.

III.B. Describe existing capability levels that address the identified goals/objectives and what will be in place to support the Investment prior to the use of requested funds. (1,500 character max)

III.C. Explain the capability gap(s) that this Investment is intended to address. (1,500 character max)

IV. Project Management and Milestones (25%)

IV.A - IV.B. Provide the proposed THSGP funding amount for this Investment, as well as the amount of funding that will be dedicated to Management & Administration (M&A) expenditures. The percentage dedicated to M&A will automatically calculate.

Please note, M&A cannot exceed five percent (5%) of the total award amount.

IV.C. Identify the National Preparedness Goal (NPG) Core Capabilities that are supported by this Investment. For each of the selected Core Capabilities, provide the proposed funding amount to be obligated from this Investment.

Please note, the Total Amount of Proposed Funding in the table below must equal the Proposed Funding Amount entered above. Percent of Proposed Funding will calculate automatically and should equal 100% once completed.

IV.D. Provide the proposed funding amount to be obligated from this Investment towards the primary Planning, Organization, Equipment, Training, and Exercises (POETE) Solution Area.

Please note, the Total Amount of Proposed Funding should equal the Proposed Funding Amount entered above. The Percent of Proposed Funding will calculate automatically and should equal 100% once completed.

IV.E. Provide a detailed budget narrative, in addition to SF-424A, explaining related costs and expenses as a part of the application. This budget narrative should be detailed and should serve to: (1) explain how the costs were estimated, and (2) justify the needs for the costs incurred to the measurable achievement outcomes as stated in the Investment Justification. (1,500 character max)

IV.F. Identify up to ten projects/activities, with start and end dates, which will be implemented over the 36-month period of performance.

V. Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA)

V.A If applicable, provide the proposed funding amount that is expected to be obligated towards Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA). Activities that support this requirement should be clearly defined and explained in the answer to question II.C.

VI. Accomplishments and Impact (25%)

VI.B. Identify the Mission Areas from the National Preparedness Goal that are supported by this Investment. At least one mission area should be identified.

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery

Instructions for Finalizing the IJ

If using Excel 2007, applicants are required to save the final version of the IJ in the Excel 97-2003 format before submitting. Excel 2007 or PDF formats cannot be accepted. Instructions on saving the IJ template in the Excel 97-2003 format are below in the “Helpful Hints” Section of the Introduction tab.

Please provide a copy of this Investment Justification through the ND Grants system, located at https://portal.fema.gov, by TBD, 11:59 p.m. EDT.

End of Sheet

FEMA Form: 089-22

&12Expiration Date: 12/31/2016 &12- &P -

~500 char.

~1,000 char.

~1,500 char.

~2,000 char.

~2,500 char.

~3,000 char.

~3,500 char.

Investment 3

3 I.A. Tribe:

I.B. Investment Name:

I.C. Provide a baseline understanding of the spectrum of terrorism and natural hazard risks and demographics that the Tribe faces and influenced the development of this Investment Justification (IJ). (2,500 character max)

II. Overview (25%)

II.A. Investment Phase

If ongoing, describe the Investment’s current state and what will be accomplished prior to the application of requested funds. (1,500 character max)

II.B. Investment Focus

II.C. Provide a description of this Investment, including the planning, organization, equipment, training, and/or exercises that will be involved. (1,500 character max)

III. Baseline (25%)

II.A. Strategy - Investment Description

III.A. Identify the goals and objectives that will be supported by this Investment. (1,500 character max)

Please note, this should be linked to the all-hazards risks identified in the answer to question I.C. in the Background section.

III.B. Describe existing capability levels that address the identified goals/objectives and what will be in place to support the Investment prior to the use of requested funds. (1,500 character max)

III.C. Explain the capability gap(s) that this Investment is intended to address. (1,500 character max)

IV. Project Management and Milestones (25%)

IV.A - IV.B. Provide the proposed THSGP funding amount for this Investment, as well as the amount of funding that will be dedicated to Management & Administration (M&A) expenditures. The percentage dedicated to M&A will automatically calculate.

Please note, M&A cannot exceed five percent (5%) of the total award amount.

IV.C. Identify the National Preparedness Goal (NPG) Core Capabilities that are supported by this Investment. For each of the selected Core Capabilities, provide the proposed funding amount to be obligated from this Investment.

Please note, the Total Amount of Proposed Funding in the table below must equal the Proposed Funding Amount entered above. Percent of Proposed Funding will calculate automatically and should equal 100% once completed.

IV.D. Provide the proposed funding amount to be obligated from this Investment towards the primary Planning, Organization, Equipment, Training, and Exercises (POETE) Solution Area.

Please note, the Total Amount of Proposed Funding should equal the Proposed Funding Amount entered above. The Percent of Proposed Funding will calculate automatically and should equal 100% once completed.

IV.E. Provide a detailed budget narrative, in addition to SF-424A, explaining related costs and expenses as a part of the application. This budget narrative should be detailed and should serve to: (1) explain how the costs were estimated, and (2) justify the needs for the costs incurred to the measurable achievement outcomes as stated in the Investment Justification. (1,500 character max)

IV.F. Identify up to ten projects/activities, with start and end dates, which will be implemented over the 36-month period of performance.

V. Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA)

V.A If applicable, provide the proposed funding amount that is expected to be obligated towards Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities (LETPA). Activities that support this requirement should be clearly defined and explained in the answer to question II.C.

VI. Accomplishments and Impact (25%)

VI.B. Identify the Mission Areas from the National Preparedness Goal that are supported by this Investment. At least one mission area should be identified.

Prevention

Protection

Mitigation

Response

Recovery

Instructions for Finalizing the IJ

If using Excel 2007, applicants are required to save the final version of the IJ in the Excel 97-2003 format before submitting. Excel 2007 or PDF formats cannot be accepted. Instructions on saving the IJ template in the Excel 97-2003 format are below in the “Helpful Hints” Section of the Introduction tab.

Please provide a copy of this Investment Justification through the ND Grants system, located at https://portal.fema.gov, by TBD, 11:59 p.m. EDT.

End of Sheet

FEMA Form: 089-22

&12Expiration Date: 12/31/2016 &12- &P -

~500 char.

~1,000 char.

~1,500 char.

~2,000 char.

~2,500 char.

~3,000 char.

~3,500 char.

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