The Citizen Corps mission is to bring community and government leaders together to coordinate the involvement of community members in emergency preparedness, planning, mitigation, response, and recovery.

The Ohio Emergency Management Agency collaborates with the Ohio Community Service Council (OCSC) as a member of the Ohio Citizen Corps Council in delivering Citizen Corps programs to Ohio.

More information on the Ohio Citizen Corps Council can be found on OCSC's website at www.serveohio.org. Volunteers can also register on the website and find out more information on volunteer opportunities. Questions regarding programs can be directed to Gloria Davis or Rusty Groselle (gloria.davis@ocsc.state.oh.us)

There are five key programs under the auspices of Citizen Corps: Community Emergency Response Teams, Volunteers in Police Service, Neighborhood Watch Program, Medical Reserve Corps and Fire Corps. The Terrorism Awareness & Prevention program is an additional outreach initiative unique to the State of Ohio. These Citizen Corps programs form the basis, the foundation by which communities may structure additional initiatives based on need.

The Plans Branch of the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (the State Administering Agency for Homeland Security Grants) administers the Citizen Corps Grant in Ohio.For further information on the Citizen Corps Program Grant in Ohio, please contact Ted Filer (Plans Branch Chief and CCP Grant Administrator) at 614-799-3688 or Patrick Sheehan (Planner and Grant Coordinator) at 614-799-3693 or send an e-mail to OhioCitizenCorps@dps.state.oh.us

2007 Citizen Corps - Quarterly Report Form
  This report must be submitted to Ohio EMA on or before the following dates:

• June 10, 2008 - 1st Programmatic Report
• October 10, 2008 - 2nd Programmatic Report
• January 10, 2009 - 3rd Programmatic Report
• June 10, 2009 - 4th Programmatic Report

2007 Citizen Corps Program Grant - Cash Request Instructions
Instructions on use of the 2007 Citizen Corps Program Grant Cash Request Form

2007 Citizen Corps Program Grant - Cash Request Form

Form for Requesting Cash from your jurisdictions 2007 Citizen Corps Award.The cash request must comply with the submitted Budget Worksheet submitted by the jurisdiction and approved by the SAA.
Cash Requests should be sent to pcsheehan@dps.state.oh.us or faxed to: 614-799-3652 ATTN: Citizen Corps

2007 Citizen Corps Program Grant - Budget Worksheet
Jurisdictions receiving an award must complete, submit and receive approval for their Budget Worksheet prior to requesting funds.

2007 Ohio Citizen Corps Program Grant Guidance
To view the full Homeland Security Program Grant Guidance direct your web browser to:
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/odp/docs/fy07_hsgp_guidance.pdf

Authorized Equipment List
Prior to selecting equipment for purchase all sub-recipients should review the Authorized Equipment List. Each Homeland Security Grant Program has equipment that is eligible for purchase.

2006 Citizen Corps - Quarterly Report Form
  This report must be submitted to Ohio EMA on or before the following dates:

• June 10, 2007 - 1st Programmatic Report
• October 10, 2007 - 2nd Programmatic Report
• January 10, 2008 - 3rd Programmatic Report

2006 Citizen Corps Program Grant - Cash Request Form

Form for Requesting Cash from your jurisdictions 2006 Citizen Corps Award.The cash request must comply with the submitted Budget Worksheet submitted by the jurisdiction and approved by the SAA.
Cash Requests should be sent to pcsheehan@dps.state.oh.us or faxed to: 614-799-3652 ATTN: Citizen Corps

2006 Citizen Corps Program Grant - Cash Request Instructions
Instructions on use of the 2006 Citizen Corps Program Grant Cash Request Form

2006 Citizen Corps Program Grant - Budget Worksheet
Jurisdictions receiving an award must complete, submit and receive approval for their Budget Worksheet prior to requesting funds.

2006 Ohio Citizen Corps Program Grant Guidance

2006 Citizen Corps - Application for Reallocated Funds

2005 Citizen Corps Program Grant - Request for Cash (RFC) Form
Form for Requesting Cash from your jurisdictions 2005 Citizen Corps Award. The cash request must comply with the submitted Budget Worksheet submitted by the jurisdiction and approved by the SAA.
Cash Requests should be sent to pcsheehan@dps.state.oh.us or faxed to: 614-799-3652 ATTN: Citizen Corps

2005 Citizen Corps Program Grant - Budget Worksheet
Jurisdictions receiving an award must complete, submit and receive approval for their Budget Worksheet prior to requesting funds.

2005 Citizen Corps Program Grant - Application for Reallocated Funds

2005 Citizen Corps Program Grant - Close-Out Report
All recipients of the 2005 CCP Award must complete and submit this form.
Form may be submitted to OhioCitizenCorps@dps.state.oh.us or faxed to 614-799-3652 ATTN: Citizen Corps Closeout

2005 Citizen Corps Program Grant Guidance
Guidance for recipients of 2005 CCP Awards.

Lobbying Disclosure Form
This form, which is a prerequisite for receiving the Citizen Corps Program Grant, provides for the disclosure of lobbying activities, which may bar an applicant from receiving funds. It is pre-populated with information for Ohio's Citizen Corps Program Grant. It is completed pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352

Assurances of Non-Construction Activities
This federal assurance form, which is a prerequisite for receiving the Citizen Corps Grant, provides assurance from the sub-recipient that this grant will not be used for the purposes of construction.

General Assurances
Attachment to SF424.

If you are uncertain which OMB Circulars pertain to your organization please refer to
http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/attach.html#which

OMB Circular A-87 - Cost Principles for State, Local and Tribal Governments
This Circular establishes principles and standards for determining costs for Federal awards carried out through grants, cost reimbursement contracts, and other agreements with State and local governments and federally recognized Indian tribal governments (governmental units).

OMB Circular A-102 - Grants and Cooperative Agreements with State and Local Governments
This Circular establishes consistency and uniformity among Federal agencies in the management of grants and cooperative agreements with State, local, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments.

OMB Circular A-133 - Audits of States, Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations
This Circular is issued pursuant to the Single Audit Act of1984, P.L. 98-502, and the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, P.L. 104-156. It sets forth standards for obtaining consistency and uniformity among Federal agencies for the audit of States, local governments, and non-profit organizations expending Federal awards.

OMB Circular A-133 Part 3 - Compliance Supplement (March 2006)
This circular outlines compliance requirements concerning federal audits. It is updated annually.

OMB Circular A-133 Part 3 - Compliance Supplement (March 2007)
This circular outlines compliance requirements concerning federal audits. It is updated annually.

Department of Homeland Security Financial Management Guide
(Applies to all DHS Grants from 2006 forward)
Used for the administration of Federal award programs administered by the Office of Grants and Training (G&T) in conjunction with the provisions of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars and government-wide common rules applicable to grants and cooperative agreements, program guidelines, application kits, special conditions, terms and conditions, G&T information bulletins, and DHS policy, regulations and statutes

Department of Justice Financial Guide
(Applies to the 2005 Homeland Security Grant Program, including Citizen Corps)
The OJP Financial Guide serves as a primary reference manual to assist award recipients in fulfilling their fiduciary responsibility to safeguard grant funds and ensure funds are used for the purposes for which they were awarded. The Guide should serve as a day-to-day management tool for OJP award recipients and may be used by subrecipients in administering their grant programs. The provisions of the guide apply to all grantor agency awards.

28 Code of Federal Regulations Part 66 - Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments
This section of the Code of Federal Regulations pertains to grant administration of the Homeland Security Grant Programs.

Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995
This law was passed to raise public awareness of the efforts of paid lobbyists to influence the public decision-making process in the Federal Government; shore up past efforts of lobbying disclosure statutes; and ensure effective public disclosure of the identity and extent of the efforts of paid lobbyists to influence Federal officials in the conduct of Government.

Citizen Corps - A Guide for Local Officials
This document, geared towards local officials and useful to anyone, provides an overview of the Citizen Corps Program. It includes an overview of Citizen Corps related programs and outlines the steps to establish a Citizen Corps Council.

CERT - Community Emergency Response Team
Ohio EMA coordinates several CERT Train-the-Instructor Courses each year. For more information contact Rudi Blaser (RBlaser@dps.state.oh.us).
For additional information and CERT resources see http://www.citizencorps.gov/cert.

Lucas County CERT Instructor Slides
The Lucas County CERT program has added slides to all or most of the CERT modules based on the FEMA CERT Instructor Guide as well as activities and policies unique to their program. These slides are made available to provide a head start to programs wishing to supplement their CERT slide presentations. For more information on the Lucas County CERT program, visit http://www.co.lucas.oh.us/ema/cert_home.asp.

Fire Corps Resource Guide
This guide was by the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Community Preparedness/Citizen Corps through the United States Fire Administration. It provides useful information on the benefits of a Fire Corps Program, Steps to take in order to establish and manage a program, and assess, recruit, train and retain volunteers.
More information is available at www.firecorps.org.

Medical Reserve Corps
The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national program with a local, community-based emphasis. Its mission is to support community efforts to utilize local medical and health volunteers during emergencies and at other times of community need. Based on local needs and available resources, each community's MRC will function differently.
If you are interested in forming or joining a Medical Reserve Corps Unit, please visit the Ohio Medical Reserve Corps web page.
For additional information, see http://www.medicalreservecorps.gov/TASeries or http://www.serveohio.org/CitizenCorps/mrc/mrc.html.

Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) manages and implements the VIPS Program in partnership with and on behalf of the White House Office of the USA Freedom Corps and the U.S. Department of Justice. The program's ultimate goal is to enhance the capacity of state and local law enforcement to utilize volunteers.
These documents provide information to departments and volunteers on how to start or join a VIPS unit.
Additional information, including how to find a unit near you is available at: www.policevolunteers.org

Ohio EMA Grants Branch - The Ohio EMA Grants Branch administers Homeland Security Grants within the State of Ohio.

Ohio EMA Plans Branch - The Ohio EMA Plans Branch administers the Citizen Corps Program Grant within Ohio