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traditional methodologies such as the internet, distance learning, or home study whenever such delivery supports
<br /> training objectives. Pilot courses and innovative approaches to training citizens and instructors are encouraged .
<br /> • Training that promotes individual , family, or community safety and preparedness is encouraged, including: all-
<br /> hazards safety training such as emergency preparedness, basic first aid, life saving skills, crime prevention and
<br /> terrorism awareness, school preparedness, public health issues, mitigation/property damage prevention, safety in the
<br /> home, light search and rescue skills, principles of NIMS/ICS , volunteer management and volunteer activities, serving
<br /> and integrating people with disabilities, pet care preparedness, CPR/AED training, identity theft workshops, terrorism
<br /> awareness seminars, and disability- inclusive community preparedness conferences. The delivery of the CERT Basic
<br /> Training Course and supplement training for CERT members who have completed the basic training, the CERT
<br /> Train-the-Trainer Course, and the CERT Program Manager Course are strongly encouraged.
<br /> • Overtime and Backfill — The entire amount of overtime costs, including payments related to backfilling personnel ,
<br /> which are the direct result of attendance at FEMA and/or approved training courses and programs, are allowable.
<br /> These costs are allowed only to the extent the payment for such services is in accordance with the policies of the State
<br /> or unit(s) of local government and has the approval of the State or the awarding agency, whichever is applicable. In
<br /> no case is dual compensation allowable. That is, an employee of a unit of government may not receive compensation
<br /> from their unit or agency of government AND from an award for a single period of time (e. g . , 1 :00 p. m . to 5 : 00
<br /> p .m . ), even though such work may benefit both activities .
<br /> • Travel — Costs (e. g. , airfare, mileage, per diem , hotel ) are allowable as expenses by employees who are on travel
<br /> status for official business related to approved training.
<br /> • Hiring of Full or Part-Time Staff or Contractors/Consultants — Payment of salaries and fringe benefits to full or
<br /> part-time staff or contractors/consultants must be in accordance with the policies of the State or unit(s) of local
<br /> government and have the approval of the State or awarding agency, whichever is applicable. Such costs must be
<br /> included within the funding allowed for program management personnel expenses. In no case is dual compensation
<br /> allowable.
<br /> • Certification/Recertification of Instructors — States are encouraged to follow the NTE Instructor Quality Assurance
<br /> Program to ensure a minimum level of competency and corresponding levels of evaluation of student learning. This
<br /> is particularly important for those courses that involve training of trainers. This information is contained in
<br /> Information Bulletin # 193 , issued October 20, 2005 . Additional information can be obtained at
<br /> htrpr//wrtPw. lema.gov/good guidance/download/10146.
<br /> • Other Items — These costs include the rental of equipment and other expenses used specifically for exercises, costs
<br /> associated with inclusive practices and the provision of reasonable accommodations and modifications to provide full
<br /> access for children and adults with disabilities .
<br /> Unauthorized training-related costs include:
<br /> d Reimbursement for the maintenance and/or wear and tear costs of general use vehicles (e.g. , construction
<br /> vehicles) medical supplies, and emergency response apparatus (e. g. , fire trucks, ambulances).
<br /> Equipment that is purchased for permanent installation and/or use, beyond the scope of exercise conduct (e. g. ,
<br /> electronic messaging signs ).
<br /> 4. The purchase of food is not permissible under this grant , subject to prior approval of the Department of
<br /> Financial Services, explicitly authorized by 2 CFR, Part 225, Appendix B. While this is an allowable purchase
<br /> by DHS, please note that FDEM adheres to Florida Statues, which are more stringent than federal guidance.
<br /> Such expenditures are restricted to the rates specified for Class C meals in Section 112. 061 , Florida Statutes .
<br /> C. Exercises
<br /> Allowable exercise-related costs include :
<br /> • Funds Used to Design, Develop, Conduct, and Evaluate an Exercise — Includes costs related to planning, meeting
<br /> space and other meeting costs, facilitation costs, materials and supplies, travel , and documentation. Grantees are
<br /> encouraged to use government or free public space/locations/facilities, whenever available, prior to the rental of
<br /> space/locations/facilities . Exercises should provide the opportunity to demonstrate and validate skills learned, as well
<br /> as to identify any gaps in these skills . Any exercise or exercise gaps, including those for children and individuals
<br /> with disabilities or access and functional needs, should be identified in the AAR/IP and addressed in the exercise
<br /> cycle.
<br /> • Hiring of Full or Part-Time Staff or Contractors/Consultants — Full or part-time staff may be hired to support
<br /> exercise-related activities . Such costs must be included within the funding allowed for program management
<br /> personnel expenses .
<br /> • The applicant' s formal written procurement policy or 44 CFR 13 . 36 — whichever is more stringent — must be
<br /> followed .
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