Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 11 USFA 103 000 01
Apply for DHS 11 USFA 103 000 01
- The Department of Homeland Security FEMA in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY 2011 Degrees at a Distance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.103 Degrees at a Distance Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 27, 2011 and posted on Jul 15, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 20, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $70,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $10,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY 2011 Degrees at a Distance Program (DDP) was a discretionary federal grant opportunity administered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA and the U.S. Fire Administration. Its central goal was to increase the number of fire service personnel who complete college-level education by making it easier to earn credit through nontraditional and distance-friendly formats. The program specifically emphasized alternative delivery methods associated with the National Fire Academy (NFA), along with other distance or flexible learning approaches that could expand access for working fire and emergency services professionals.
A defining feature of the program was its focus on regionally accredited colleges and universities that offer fire-related baccalaureate degrees. To participate, institutions needed to incorporate and deliver the NFA-developed 13-course curriculum as part of their degree pathway. In practical terms, the funding supported higher education providers that were positioned to offer a structured, standardized set of fire-service-focused courses in a way that could reach students who might not be able to attend traditional, on-campus programs due to shift work, geographic location, or operational demands.
This opportunity used a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument, meaning the federal agency anticipated an ongoing partnership role rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal involvement. The funding activity category was listed as "Other," clarified as a U.S. Fire Administration grant program. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, so institutions were not required to contribute a set percentage of non-federal funds to be eligible.
Funding levels for FY 2011 were relatively modest and geared toward multiple participating institutions rather than a small number of large awards. The estimated total funding available was $70,000, with an anticipated 7 awards. The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $10,000, and the minimum (award floor) was $0, indicating that award sizes could vary and that the program was not structured around a guaranteed minimum award level.
Eligible applicants were limited to institutions of higher education, specifically public and state-controlled institutions as well as private institutions, provided they met the program's accreditation and degree/curriculum requirements. The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 97.103 (Degrees at a Distance Program), which identifies the federal assistance listing tied to this specific program area.
Key dates show that the opportunity was posted on July 15, 2011, with an application closing date of August 20, 2011. The record indicates it was later archived on September 19, 2011, reflecting that it was a time-limited annual competition for that fiscal year. Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for official materials and submissions, and technical assistance for accessing the full announcement electronically was available through FEMA's Systems and Business Support Branch via the provided email contact (GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): FY 2011 Degrees at a Distance Program (DDP)
What is the FY 2011 Degrees at a Distance Program (DDP)?
The FY 2011 Degrees at a Distance Program (DDP) was a discretionary federal funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA and the U.S. Fire Administration. The program was designed to increase the number of fire service personnel who complete college-level education by supporting nontraditional and distance-friendly ways to earn academic credit.
What was the main goal of this grant opportunity?
The central goal was to expand access to college-level education for fire and emergency services professionals by making it easier to complete fire-related degree coursework through alternative delivery methods, including distance or flexible learning formats. This emphasis was particularly relevant for personnel affected by shift work, geographic distance, and operational demands.
Which federal agencies administered the program?
The program was administered by DHS through FEMA and the U.S. Fire Administration.
What types of education delivery methods did the program emphasize?
The program emphasized alternative delivery methods associated with the National Fire Academy (NFA), along with other distance or flexible learning approaches intended to broaden access for working fire and emergency services professionals.
What is the National Fire Academy (NFA) curriculum requirement under this program?
Participating institutions were required to incorporate and deliver the NFA-developed 13-course curriculum as part of their fire-related baccalaureate degree pathway. The intent was to support a structured and standardized set of fire-service-focused courses that could be delivered in distance-friendly formats.
Who was eligible to apply for FY 2011 DDP funding?
Eligible applicants were limited to institutions of higher education. The eligibility categories included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education as well as private institutions of higher education, provided the institution met the program requirements related to accreditation, degree type, and inclusion of the NFA 13-course curriculum.
Did institutions need to be accredited to participate?
Yes. A defining feature of the opportunity was its focus on regionally accredited colleges and universities that offer fire-related baccalaureate degrees.
What type of degree program did applicant institutions need to offer?
The opportunity focused on institutions that offer fire-related baccalaureate degrees and that could incorporate the NFA-developed 13-course curriculum within the degree pathway.
What was the funding instrument used for this opportunity?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement. This indicates that the federal agency anticipated having an ongoing partnership role in the funded activity, rather than issuing an award with minimal federal involvement.
How was the funding activity category described?
The funding activity category was listed as "Other," and it was clarified as a U.S. Fire Administration grant program.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants were not required to contribute a set percentage of non-federal funds to be eligible.
How much total funding was estimated to be available for FY 2011?
The estimated total funding available for FY 2011 was $70,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making 7 awards.
What was the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) was $10,000.
What was the minimum award amount (floor)?
The minimum award amount (award floor) was listed as $0, indicating that award sizes could vary and that there was no guaranteed minimum award level specified.
What CFDA number was associated with this program?
The opportunity was associated with CFDA number 97.103, identified as the Degrees at a Distance Program.
When was the FY 2011 DDP opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on July 15, 2011.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was August 20, 2011.
When was the opportunity archived?
The record indicates the opportunity was archived on September 19, 2011, reflecting that it was a time-limited annual competition for that fiscal year.
Where were applicants directed to apply or obtain official materials?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov for official materials and submissions.
Where could applicants get technical assistance for accessing the full announcement electronically?
Technical assistance for accessing the full announcement electronically was available through FEMA's Systems and Business Support Branch via email at GMDSystemsBranch@fema.gov.
Who was the intended beneficiary group of the program (who was it meant to help)?
The program was intended to expand college-level educational access for fire service personnel and other working fire and emergency services professionals, particularly those who might face barriers to traditional on-campus attendance due to shift schedules, geographic location, or operational requirements.
What made this program distinct compared to a typical on-campus education pathway?
The program specifically centered on nontraditional and distance-friendly formats and required integration of a standardized NFA-developed 13-course curriculum, enabling institutions to offer consistent fire-service-focused education to students who may not be able to participate in conventional, campus-based programs.
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