REMS Grant Application

The information on this page is provided for historical purposes only and presents information related to the Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Fiscal Year 2010 grant application (CFDA 84.184E) which is now closed.

The REMS grant program provides funds to LEAs to establish an emergency management process that focuses on reviewing and strengthening emergency management plans, within the framework of the four phases of emergency management (Prevention-Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery). The program also provides resources to LEAs to provide training for staff on emergency management procedures and requires that LEAs develop comprehensive all-hazards emergency management plans in collaboration with community partners including local law enforcement; public safety, public health, and mental health agencies; and local government.

This competition limits eligibility to local educational agencies (LEAs) and consortia thereof. Note: The REMS grant competition limits eligibility to applicants that do not currently have an active grant under this program. For the purpose of this eligibility requirement, a grant is considered active until the end of the grant's project or funding period, including any extensions of those periods that extend the grantee's authority to obligate funds (71 FR 70369).

You can access the application here:
FY 2010 REMS Application  [MS Word, 777 KB]
FY 2010 REMS Application  [PDF, 728 KB]

Note: The application deadline was February 26, 2010, and the competition is now closed.

REMS FY 2010 Grant Q&A Call Highlights

The Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center held a series of Question and Answer telephone calls during the grant application period to respond to applicant questions. The following is a categorized detail of the questions asked by potential grant applicants and a summary of the responses provided by ED staff during the series of calls held regarding the REMS FY 2010 Grant Application process, and is listed for historical purposes only.

1. Eligibility of Applicants
2. Application Submission
3. Elements of the Emergency Management Plan
4. Grant Application - Budget
5. Grant Funding Allowances
6. Accessing Grant Funds
7. Required Trainings and Meetings
8. REMS TA Center
9. Collaboration and Consortium Projects
10. Equitable Participation for Private Schools
11. Procurement Procedures
12. NIMS Requirements

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FY 2010 REMS Grant FAQs

1. General
2. Eligibility
3. Grant Writing and Procurement Questions
4. Program-Specific Content Questions
5. Program-Specific Budget Questions
6. Electronic Application

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