How does the reimbursement work for train-the-trainer courses?
Fast track training works through a pre-set allotment of “X” dollars per person who is trained for a particular course. You then certify that “Y” number of employees have received training, and you will receive funds for whatever “X” x “Y” calculates to. This reimbursement is irrespective of your cost for the training, since we figured in most of the factors to calculate this reimbursement. If your cost is less than your reimbursement, then you are able to keep the remainder. If your cost is more, then the agency has to pick that up. Does the FY07 supplemental include Tier 2 regions? Yes, the FY07 Supplemental included funds for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 regions. For Tier 2 the funds were focused on fast track training for front-line employees. The funds remaining after the fast track training requests were applied to unfunded projects submitted under the FY07 base grant program. The list of projects approved for funding has been provided to FEMA and FEMA should be issuing the GANs soon.
