Grant Award Federal Emergency Management Agency

Article 32 SAFECOM Recipients receiving federal financial assistance awards made under programs that provide emergency communication equipment and its related activities must comply with the SAFECOM Guidance for Emergency Communication Grants, including provisions on technical standards that ensure and enhance interoperable communications. Article 33 Terrorist Financing Recipients must comply with E.O. 13224 and U.S.laws that prohibit transactions with, and the provisions of resources and support to, individuals and organizations associated with terrorism. Recipients are legally responsible to ensure compliance with the Order and laws. Article 34 Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 Recipients must comply with the requirements of the government-wide financial assistance award term which implements Section 106(g)of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, (TVPA)codified as amended by 22 U.S.C.§7104.The award term is located at 2 C.F.R.§ 175.15,the full text of which is incorporated here by reference. Article 35 Universal Identifier and System of Award Management(SAM) Recipients are required to comply with the requirements set forth in the government- wide financial assistance award term regarding the System for Award Management and Universal Identifier Requirements located at 2 C.F.R. Part 25,Appendix A,the full text of which is incorporated here by reference. Article 36 USA Patriot Act of 2001 Recipients must comply with requirements of Section 817 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act),which amends 18 U.S.C.§§ 175- 175c. Article 37 Use of DHS Seal, Logo and Flags Recipients must obtain permission from their DHS FAO prior to using the DHS seal(s), logos,crests or reproductions of flags or likenesses of DHS agency officials, including use of the United States Coast Guard seal, logo,crests or reproductions of flags or likenesses of Coast Guard officials. Article 38 Whistleblower Protection Act Recipients must comply with the statutory requirements for whistleblower protections(if applicable)at 10 U.S.0§2409,41 U.S.C.4712,and 10 U.S.C.§2324,41 U.S.C.§§ 4304 and 4310. Article 39 Acceptance of Post Award Changes In the event FEMA determines that changes are necessary to the award document after an award has been made, including changes to period of performance or terms and conditions, recipients will be notified of the changes in writing.Once notification has been made,any subsequent request for funds will indicate recipient acceptance of the changes to the award.Please call the FEMA/GMD Call Center at(866)927-5646 or via e-mail to ASK-GMD@dhs.gov if you have any questions.