Neverley Shoemake Cal OES HazMat Section HMEP Grant Administrator

 Improve communication  Improve grant effectiveness  Recurring issues ◦ Timeliness of activities ◦ Timeliness of reporting ◦ De-obligations

 I got approved – what now? ◦ Narrative is the road map ◦ Work Schedule is the timeline ◦ Budget is an estimate

 There are so many rules! How do I make sense of it all? ◦ Terms & Conditions ◦ Assurances ◦ Guidance (Cal OES and PHMSA) ◦ Allowable Expenses ◦ Administrative Requirements

 Things aren’t going as planned – how do I make a change? ◦ Modifications ◦ Amendments ◦ Prior Approval?

 So I have to report progress – how/when do I do that exactly? ◦ During the grant cycle ◦ At the end

 How do I get my money? ◦ During the grant cycle ◦ At the end  Didn’t spend it all – that’s good, right? NO!

 Future Webinars ◦ During the grant cycle? ◦ Application information  Road show ◦ We can come to you for grant assistance ◦ We are available for presentations at your meeting/event

Neverley Shoemake Cal OES HazMat Section HMEP Grant Administrator