Lesson 5 Objectives

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

  • Identify the life cycle of Unified HMA Federal awards
  • Learn of additional training that is offered on the Federal award life cycle process
Lessons List: IS-0212.b – Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA). Check marks next to Lesson 1: Introduction, Lesson 2: Mitigation’s Value to Society, Lesson 3: Mitigation Planning and Projects, and Lesson 4: Unified HMA Grant Programs Overview. Arrow pointing to Lesson 5: Unified HMA Grant Application Process.
Federal Award Life Cycle: Activity Identification

The Federal award process begins with identification of a mitigation activity. This is where the planning process links to the grant application process.

Activity identification includes:

  • Designating the activity as related to mitigation planning or a mitigation project.
  • Identifying the Federal award type: planning award or project award.
  • If the activity is a project, scoping the project and developing pre-application information.

Activity Identification is addressed in detail in course E/L/B0212 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements.

Activity Identification, Application Development (highlighted), Application Review and Evaluation, Federal Award, Activity Implementation, Federal Award Closeout
Federal Award Life Cycle: Application Development

The next step following identification of the mitigation activity is the development and submission of the grant application. This includes:

  • Developing the Scope of Work
  • Developing the Work Schedule
  • Creating the Cost Estimate and Project Budget

There are some differences in the application requirements for planning awards and for project awards. For more information on application requirements see the current Unified HMA Guidance on the FEMA website: http://www.fema.gov.

Application Development is addressed in detail in course E/L/B0212 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Developing Quality Application Elements.

Activity Identification, Application Development (highlighted), Application Review and Evaluation, Federal Award, Activity Implementation, Federal Award Closeout
Federal Award Life Cycle: Application Review and Evaluation & Federal Award

After the application is completed and submitted, the next steps are to review the application. If it is approvable and if funding is available, it is awarded.

Application Review and Evaluation & Federal Award are addressed in detail in course E/L/B0213 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Application Review and Evaluation

Activity Identification, Application Development, Application Review and Evaluation (highlighted), Federal Award (highlighted), Activity Implementation, Federal Award Closeout
Federal Award Life Cycle: Activity Implementation and Federal Award Closeout

After your project is awarded, it doesn’t mean your work is finished. Managing the Federal award and implementing the project can be the most difficult part of the entire Federal award life cycle. Projects must be implemented in accordance with the Federal award requirements.

Training is available on both the activity implementation and closeout process:

  • E/L/B0214 Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance: Project Implementation and Closeout
  • State and Indian Tribal governments may also offer grants management courses
Activity Identification, Application Development, Application Review and Evaluation, Federal Award, Activity Implementation (highlighted), Federal Award Closeout (highlighted)
Lesson 5 Summary

In Lesson 5 you learned to:

  • Identify the life cycle of Unified HMA Federal awards
  • Learn of additional training that is offered on the Federal award life cycle process
Lessons List: IS-0212.b – Introduction to Unified Hazard Mitigation Assistance (HMA). Check marks next to all lessons. Lesson 1: Introduction. Lesson 2: Mitigation’s Value to Society. Lesson 3: Mitigation Planning and Projects. Lesson 4: Unified HMA Grant Programs Overview. Lesson 5: Unified HMA Grant Application Process.