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To ensure the professional development of the emergency management workforce , the grantee must ensure routine capabilities assessment is accomplish and a multi-year training plan is developed and implemented . Allowable Training Costs Allowable training - related costs include , but are not limited to , the following : • Funds Used to Develop , Deliver, and Evaluate Training . Includes costs related to administering the training , planning , scheduling , facilities , materials and supplies , reproduction of materials , disability accommodations and equipment . Training should provide the opportunity to demonstrate and validate skills learned , as well as to identify any gaps in these skills . Any training or training gaps , including those for children and individuals with disabilities or access and functional needs , should be identified in the AAR/IP and addressed in the training cycle . • Overtime and Backfill . The entire amount of overtime costs , including payments related to backfilling personnel which are the direct result of attendance at FEMA and/or approved training courses and programs , are allowable . These costs are allowed only to the extent the payment for such services is in accordance with the policies of the State or unit( s) of local government and has the approval of the State or the awarding agency , whichever is applicable . In no case is dual compensation allowable . That is , an employee of a unit of government may not receive compensation from their unit or agency of government AND from an award for a single period of time ( e . g . , 1 : 00 pm to 5 : 00 pm ) , even though such work may benefit both activities . • Travel . Travel costs ( e . g . , airfare , mileage , per diem , hotel ) are allowable as expenses by employees who are on travel status for official business related to approved training . • Hiring of Full or Part-Time Staff or Contractors/Consultants . Full or part-time staff may be hired to support direct training - related activities . Payment of salaries and fringe benefits must be in accordance with the policies of the State or unit(s) of local government and have the approval of the State or awarding agency , whichever is applicable . Such costs must be included within the funding allowed for program management personnel expenses , which must not exceed 15 percent ( 15 % ) of the total allocation as specified in section E . 6 . In no case is dual compensation allowable ( see above ) . • Certification / Recertification of Instructors . Cost associated with the certification and re- certification of instructors is allowed . States are encouraged to follow the FEMA Instructor Quality Assurance Program to ensure a minimum level of competency and corresponding levels of evaluation of student learning . This is particularly important for those courses that involve training of trainers . C . Exercises Exercises specifically designed for or that include participation from non - governmental entities and the general public are allowable activities and may include testing public warning systems , evacuation/shelter in- place capabilities , family/school/ business preparedness , and participating in table-top or full scale emergency responder exercises at the local , State , tribal , territorial , or national level , to include the National Level Exercises . Grantees are encouraged to develop exercises that test their SOPs/SOGs in accordance with the FY 2013 Priority requirements . Allowable exercise- related costs include : • Funds Used to Design , Develop , Conduct, and Evaluate an Exercise — Includes costs related to planning , meeting space and other meeting costs , facilitation costs , materials and supplies , travel , and documentation . Grantees are encouraged to use free public space/locations/facilities , whenever available , prior to the rental of 21 I