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EMPG Program funds used for training should support the nationwide implementation of NIMS . <br /> The NIMS Training Program establishes a national curriculum for NIMS and provides information <br /> on NIMS courses ; grantees are encouraged to place emphasis on the core competencies as defined <br /> in the NIMS Training Program . The NIMS Training Program can be at <br /> http ://www. fema. gov/pdf/emergency/nims/nims trainingzprogram. pdf/ <br /> The NIMS Guideline for Credentialing of Personnel provides guidance on the national <br /> credentialing standards . The NIMS Guidelines for Credentialing can be found at <br /> http://www. fema/gov/pdf/emergency/nims/nims cred guidelines report. pdf. <br /> To ensure the professional development of the emergency management workforce, the grantee must <br /> ensure routine capabilities assessment is accomplish and a multi-year training plan is developed and <br /> implemented. <br /> Allowable Training Costs <br /> Allowable training-related costs include, but are not limited to, the following: <br /> o Funds Used to Develop, Deliver, and Evaluate Training. Includes costs related to <br /> administering the training, planning, scheduling, facilities, materials and supplies, reproduction of <br /> materials, disability accommodations and equipment. Training should provide the opportunity to <br /> demonstrate and validate skills learned, as well as to identify any gaps in these skills . Any <br /> training or training gaps, including those for children and individuals with disabilities or access <br /> and functional needs, should be identified in the AAR/IP and addressed in the training cycle . <br /> o Overtime and Backfill. The entire amount of overtime costs, including payments related to <br /> backfilling personnel which are the direct result of attendance at FEMA and/or approved training <br /> courses and programs, are allowable. These costs are allowed only to the extent the payment for <br /> such services is in accordance with the policies of the State or unit(s) of local government and has <br /> the approval of the State or the awarding agency, whichever is applicable . In no case is dual <br /> compensation allowable . That is, an employee of a unit of government may not receive <br /> compensation from their unit or agency of government AND from an award for a single period of <br /> time (e. g. , 1 : 00 pm to 5 : 00 pm), even though such work may benefit both activities. <br /> o Travel. Travel costs (e . g. , airfare, mileage, per diem, hotel) are allowable as expenses by <br /> employees who are on travel status for official business related to approved training. <br /> . o Hiring of Full or Part-Time Staff or Contractors/Consultants. Full- or- part-time staff may be <br /> hired to support direct training-related activities . Payment of salaries and fringe benefits must be <br /> in accordance with the policies of the State or unit(s) of local government and have the approval <br /> of the State or awarding agency, whichever is applicable . Such costs must be included within the <br /> funding allowed for program management personnel expenses, which must not exceed 15 percent <br /> ( 15 %) of the total allocation as specified in section E . 6. In no case is dual compensation <br /> allowable (see above) . <br /> o Certification/Recertification of Instructors Cost associated with the certification and re- <br /> certification of instructors are allowed. States are encouraged to follow the FEMA Instructor <br /> Quality Assurance Program to ensure a minimum level of competency and corresponding levels <br /> Page 26 of 56 <br />