US Dept of Homeland Security 6/1/2021

25 the grant writer and procured in compliance with 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.317—200.327, federal funds cannot be used to pay the grant writer to provide post-award services. d. Indirect Facilities &Administrative (F&A) Costs Indirect costs are allowable under this program as described in 2 C.F.R. Part 200, including 2 C.F.R. § 200.414. Applicants with a current negotiated indirect cost rate agreement that desire to charge indirect costs to an award must provide a copy of their negotiated indirect cost rate agreement at the time of application.Not all applicants are required to have a current negotiated indirect cost rate agreement. Applicants that are not required by 2 C.F.R. Part 200 to have a negotiated indirect cost rate agreement but are required by 2 C.F.R. Part 200 to develop an indirect cost rate proposal must provide a copy of their proposal at the time of application. Applicants who do not have a current negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (including a provisional rate)and wish to charge the de minimis rate must reach out to the FEMA Grants Management Specialist for further instructions. Applicants who wish to use a cost allocation plan in lieu of an indirect cost rate must also reach out to the FEMA Grants Management Specialist for further instructions. Post-award requests to charge indirect costs will be considered on a case-by-case basis and based upon the submission of an agreement or proposal as discussed above or based upon on the de minimis rate or cost allocation plan, as applicable. e. Other Direct Costs For detailed information about allowable direct costs under this program,please see the Preparedness Grants Manual. I. CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT For decades,the federal government has provided equipment to state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies (LEAs)through federal grants. Some federal grant programs have assisted LEAs as they carry out their critical missions to keep the American people safe. The equipment acquired by LEAs through these programs includes administrative equipment, such as office furniture and computers. Some federal grant programs also may include military and military-styled equipment, firearms, and tactical vehicles provided by the federal government, including property covered under 22 C.F.R. Part 121 and 15 C.F.R. Part 774 (collectively, "controlled equipment"). However, not all equipment that is considered controlled equipment is allowable under the PSGP. As discussed further below,there are certain"prohibited equipment"that are not allowable under the PSGP. And for the procurement of certain controlled equipment that is allowable under the PSGP, there are additional submission requirements and reviews that must be met before DHS/FEMA will permit funding to be used for this purpose. DHS/FEMA will continue to collaborate with federal agency partners to ensure that there is a consistent and reasonable approach to the restrictions placed on controlled equipment expenditures while continuing to support these investments when there is a justifiable need. Further, DHS/FEMA will continue to maintain an awareness of the evolving policy FY 2021 PSGP NOFO Back to the Top