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Federal Program The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the Fiscal Year 2014 Guidance Emergency Management Performance Grants (EMPG) Program, Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) on March 10, 20142. Information DHS issues Information Bulletins that provide updates, clarification, and requirements Bulletins throughout the life of the grant 3. Grant Cal OES issues Grant Management Memorandums (GMMs) that provide additional Management information regarding EMPG funds 4. Memorandums Purpose of this The purpose of the Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) Program is to Subgrant & provide federal funds to states to assist state, local, and tribal governments in preparing for all Guidance hazards. Funds provided under the EMPG must be used to support activities that contribute to the Operational Area's capability to prevent, prepare for, mitigate against, respond to, and recover from emergencies and disasters, whether natural or man -made. This California Supplement to the Federal Program Funding Opportunity Announcement will provide the Operational Areas (OAs) with guidance and forms to apply for, perform, and closeout the FY14 EMPG subgrant. This supplemental guide specifies the performance period, objectives, eligible activities, and other subgrant - related information and requirements. This document is to supplement the U.S. Department of Homeland Security FY14 EMPG Program Funding Opportunity Announcement; Eligible Subgrant The eligible subgrant recipients are the 58 county Operational Areas (OAs). The Tribal Recipients Guidance will be issued under separate cover. (Subgrantees may contract with any other public or private organizations to perform eligible activities on approved projects.) Note: Cal OES is the, `grantee'; the county is the `subgrantee'; and the county's pass - through entities are the `subreeipients'. Sub recipients / Any time grant funds are given to a subrecipient/pass- through entity, such as a political Pass - Through subdivision (city, town, or special district) or federally- recognized tribe, the county must Entities ensure that the Assurances and Certifications of this subgrant are included as part of the subgrant agreement with the subrecipient/pass- through entity. Performance The performance period for FY 14 EMPG is July 1, 2014 through Junc 30, 2015. Period Pending receipt of all valid application materials, subgrantees may request retroactive reimbursement of Financial Management Forms Workbook (FMFW) approved activities and budgeted items to the start of the performance period listed above; with the exception of Equipment. Procurement of equipment shall occur only after the OA is in grant award, and any applicable federal requirements have been met. z U.S. Department of Homeland Security FYJ4 TAZPG Program Funding Opportumiy Announcement may be viewed and downloaded at: ' Information Bulletins may be obtained at: A GMMs can be located at: littu: / /www.catc [1] 55A -67