Law Enforcement Tribute Act Program, FY 2004

Amount and Length of Awards

Federal Funding Limitations

An eligible jurisdiction may submit only one application in response to this solicitation. Grant awards may not exceed $150,000 per applicant (statutory limit). Award amounts may vary and, in some cases, may be less than the maximum allowed or requested.

Federal Match Requirements

The federal portion of the allowable costs under this grant may not exceed 50 percent (statutory requirement). Jurisdictions must provide the remaining funds through cash or in-kind matches. Cash or in-kind matches must be clearly identified in the application.

Sources and Types of Matching Funds

Sources for cash matches include funds from states and units of government, the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965, equitable sharing programs (asset forfeiture), and funds contributed from private sources. Indian tribal governments may use federally appropriated funds.

For in-kind matches, the valuation of in-kind services, including donated services and in-kind contributions by third parties, may be used. All cash and in-kind matches must be for allowable expenses (i.e., costs that do not include construction or land purchases).

Expenditure of Funds

Federal funds must be expended within 24 months of the award date. Exceptions and extensions to this requirement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Allowable Use of Funds

Funds must be used to support the direct costs associated with the development, production, or completion of permanent tributes. These may include personnel, materials, and other related costs. Minor (cosmetic) modifications or enhancements to existing structures (e.g., colors or trims) and minor utility upgrades (e.g., electrical service) are allowed. Personnel and consultant costs attributable to technical, legal, or administrative support services necessary to design or complete a tribute are also allowed.

Prohibited Use of Funds

Permanent tribute grant funds may not be used to reimburse or directly fund construction or land purchase costs associated with new memorials or major renovation of existing memorials. This includes all major construction-related tasks, such as engineering and architectural services, trenching, excavating, structural construction, storm-water management, surveying, or utility services. However, funded projects may include land purchases, construction, or major renovation expenses if these expenses are outside the scope of the application award, including any indirect or in-kind allowances in the approved project budget.

Nonsupplanting Funds

Federal grant funds may be used to supplement existing funds, not to replace (supplant) funds that have been appropriated for the same purpose.