What happens if my Department experiences a reduction in local staffing?
During the performance period, SAFER grantees must also maintain their staffing at a level equal to or greater than their staffing level at the time of application plus the SAFER-funded firefighters. Should the staffing level fall below this staffing level (the staffing level at application plus the SAFER-funded positions), or should a funded position become vacant or otherwise inactive, DHS will consider the grantee to be in default of their grant agreement. However, we will not take any action against a defaulted grant if we can determine that the grantee is making a good-faith effort to fill the vacated position(s). We will take action against a defaulted grant if the staffing level is below the requisite level for an extended period of time (6 months or more). Grantees that do not fulfill their grant award obligations (maintain adequate staffing levels) will be required to return the defaulted portion of the Federal funds disbursed for the grant-funded position(s).
If your department has accepted the grant and subsequently experiences any difficulties with this requirement at any point, you must notify your grants management specialist and or regional fire program specialist immediately.
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