U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, DC 20472
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US&R PROGRAM DIRECTIVE – 2022-010
April 22, 2022
FOR: National Urban Search & Rescue Response System
Task Force Representatives
FROM: Fred Endrikat, Chief
Urban Search and Rescue Branch
SUBJECT: US&R Program Directive 20 22-010 – Blanket Extension of FY 2019 Readiness Cooperative Agreement
Implementation Date: April 22, 2022; Expiration Date: September 30, 2023 The purpose of this Program Directive (PD) is to distribute specific guidance to the National Urban Search & Rescue (US&R) Response System (the System) on a blanket one -year extension to the FY2019 Readiness Cooperative A greements (including supplemental funding). This action is allowable under Section H of the 2019 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) and Section IV (Approvals) of the 2019 Statement of Work and has been approved by the US&R Branch and the Grant Programs Directorate (GPD).
Due to the extenuating circumstances resulting from the Nation’s response to the COVID 19 Pandemic, System resources have experienced an overwhelming number of delays accepting and obligating funds, with an unpredictable timeline going forward. Delays in procurement, inability to train, cancelled meetings, and an above-average 2021 response season are several examples of challenges encountered . This Period of Performance ( POP) extension is intended to provide sufficient time for each System task force to utilize their 2019 funding as directed.
This Program Directive serves to modify the 2019 NOFO and provide an expedited submission, review, and decision process for grant recipient POP extension requests. To finalize the extension process, each System task force must submit a request for extension in the ND Grants system. A copy of this PD should be attached to the request to serve as a justification for the amendment .
Once approved, each task force ’s POP for the FY 2019 Cooperative Agreement will change to 09/01/2019 – 08/31/2023. Should any System task force complete their work plan prior to the end of the extended FY 2019 POP, they can closeout the FY2019 Cooperative Agreement early.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full force and effect. System task forces should list this blanket POP extension in their performance reports / closeout documents and keep a copy in their official grant file.
US&R Program Directive 2022- 010 – Blanket Extension of FY 2019 Readiness Cooperative Agreement
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Any questions or concerns related to this PD should be directed to Buddy Ey of the US&R Branch at: [email protected].
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