The application period for the FY 2011 Assistance to Firefighters Grant has closed.
申请人接下来是什么？
中央承包商注册（CCR）
If you have not yet registered your organization here, please go tohttps://www.bpn.gov/ccr/default.aspx并完成此过程。在收到CCR注册之前需要注册授予奖。未完成CCR注册或未完成其CCR数据的年度验证的申请人将不会获得裁决。
申请审查过程：
Q:What happens to applications after they are submitted?
A:There are two main phases of application review:
- 阶段1：Pre-scoring (Automated Assessment)All applications are scored initially by an automated assessment that determines which applications best meet the AFG priorities as outlined in the FY 2011 AFG Program Guidance. The top-scoring applications are referred to the second phase of review, which is the Peer Review Panel evaluation.
- 阶段2：Peer Review Panel EvaluationsPeer Review Panels are scheduled for late October to evaluate the top-scoring applications. Each Panel is comprised of six individuals from the U.S. fire service or emergency medical services. Each application is reviewed by three of the six panel members. They will score specific elements of the applications, including clarity of the project description and budget, financial need, cost benefit, and impact of the award on daily operations. Each panel will make award recommendations about the applications it reviews.
- 技术评论：A small number of applications will undergo technical review by Subject Matter Experts. These “SME’s” will review the applications recommended for award to determine if any technical questions need to be addressed.
- Grants Management Specialists Review:FEMA赠款管理专家将审查推荐的申请，以确保不需要其他行政或预算问题。
澄清问题。Some applicants may receive clarification questions by email, including whether they would be willing to accept a smaller amount of money than originally requested. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any questions or concerns they have with the grants management specialists. However, receipt of clarification questions does NOT mean that final award decisions have been made!
AWARD PROCESS
After all reviews have been completed, final award decisions will be announced. We plan to start announcing awards by the end of the 2011 calendar year. Once announcements begin, they will continue on a rolling basis until all AFG funds have been awarded. All applicants will be notified of the decision made on their submission regardless of whether they will receive an award.
- If you are being awarded a grant, you will receive an email notification that contains the AFG Articles of Agreement. The Articles of Agreement describe the terms of the grant, including any conditions placed on the award, legal requirements, and your responsibilities as a grantee. Before accepting the award, read the Articles of Agreement in their entirety, and ask any questions you have about the grant terms. Your acceptance of the award constitutes acceptance of the Articles of Agreement and all the requirements listed.
- If you are NOT being awarded a grant, you will receive an email notification of this decision.
GRANT CLOSEOUTS UPDATE
- 2008财年和以前的AFG获奖者
If you received a grant for FY 2008 or earlier, you MUST submit a grant closeout report before any new awards will be made. If you have questions about submitting a closeout report, please call the AFG Help Desk at 1-866-274-0960, or contact them by email at firegrants@dhs.gov. - 2009财年和2010财年AFG获奖者
2009财年和2010财年赠款的关闭报告将很快获得。但是，您对2011财年申请的考虑不会受到2009财年和2010财年赠款的关闭报告状态的影响。
