FEMA Training Opportunity
COVID-19 Guidance: Procurements Under Grants During Periods of Emergency or Exigency
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) provides financial assistance to states, territories, tribes, local governments, nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and other non-Federal entities. All FEMA grant programs are subject to the Federal procurement standards found at 2 C.F.R. §§ 200.317 – 200.326.
This 1-hour training will help participants understand how to properly contract during emergency or exigent circumstances when using federal funds.
Target Audience:
State, local, and tribal emergency management personnel, houses of worship, and private nonprofit entities; Public Assistance applicants
Topics include:
Sole sourcing under Emergency or Exigency (E&E); additional procurement under grant requirements under E&E; use of pre-existing contracts during E&E
Delivery Format:
Online training trough Adobe Connect. If you have never used this platform, test your connection in advance: https://fema.connectsolutions.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
Training dates and access information are provided below.
FEMA Region 2 (NJ, NY, PR, VI) Training Schedule:
3/30/2020 | 1:30 PM (EDT) | CLICK HERE
4/1/2020 | 9:30 AM (EDT) | CLICK HERE
4/3/2020 | 9:30 AM (EDT) | CLICK HERE
4/6/2020 | 1:30 PM (EDT) | CLICK HERE
4/8/2020 | 9:30 AM (EDT) | CLICK HERE
4/10/2020 | 9:30 AM (EDT) | CLICK HERE
Resources You Can Use Now:
For additional information and trainings on the Federal procurement standards, please visit the PDAT website at www.fema.gov/procurement-disaster-assistance-team.