1. Neverley Shoemake Cal OES HazMat Section HMEP Grant Administrator

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

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

4.  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

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

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

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

8.  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

9. Neverley Shoemake Cal OES HazMat Section HMEP Grant Administrator neverley.shoemake@caloes.ca.gov 916-845-8765