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FY 2006 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM - DECEMBER 2, 2005 To assist local communities with engaging volunteers, Citizen Corps funds may be used for costs including but not limited to: I) recruiting; 2) screening/assessing; 3) training; 4) retaining/motivating; 5) implementing and maintaining a system to track activities and participants (in compliance with applicable privacy laws); 6) recognizing; 7) evaluating volunteers; 8) the purchase of or subscription to identification/credentialing systems to support the tracking of volunteers. 0.2. On!anization Organization activities allowed under the CCP program are limited to the development and support of citizen surge capabilities. 0.3. Eauipment Equipment for citizen participants is critical. Allowable equipment costs include: equipment related to specific training or volunteer assignments and outfitting trainees and volunteers with program-related materials and equipment, e.g., issuing CERT kits, credentialslbadges, and identifying clothing; and providing necessary equipment to citizen volunteers with a surge capacity role. The FY 2006 AEL is available in its entirety online through the RKB at http://www.rkb.mipt.organd the equipment categories are outlined in Table 12 below and Appendix D. Table 12 - CCP Allowable Equipment Categories Cat. # Catcgor~ Title Cat. # CatcgoQ Titil' [4] Information Technology [5] Cyber Security Enhancement Equipment [9] Medical Supplies and Limited Types of Pharmaceuticals [10] Power Equipment [11] CBRNE Reference Materials [21] Other Authorized Equipment 0.4. Trainin!! Training is a central component of the Citizen Corps mission and training funding by these grants can include all-hazards safety such as emergency preparedness; basic first aid; life saving skills; crime prevention and terrorism awareness; public health issues; mitigation/property damage prevention; safety in the home; CER T; search and rescue skills; principles ofNIMSIICS, community relations, volunteer management; any training necessary to participate in volunteer activities; any training necessary to fulfill surge capacity roles; or other training that promotes community safety. Training should be delivered in venues throughout the community, to include schools, neighborhoods, places of worship, private sector, non-government organizations (NGO), and government locations with specific consideration to include all ages, ethnic and cultural groups, persons with disabilities, and special needs populations. Jurisdictions are also encouraged to incorporate non-traditional methodologies such as the Internet, distance learning, home study, and to leverage existing training provided via educationallprofessional facilities. Pilot courses PREPAREDNESS D1RECTORA TE'S OFFICE OF GRANTS AND TRAINING 110