This page provides an overview of the processes and activities associated with our discretionary grant opportunities.
Announcements - Solicitations for Applications
We announce discretionary grant opportunities on Grants.gov. Grants.gov is the centralized system for applying for federal grants. This system includes the functionality to sign up for notification of grant opportunities, browse available opportunities and apply electronically.
We announce grant availability at various times throughout the year. The status of our grant opportunities can be found on our grants webpage.
The Award Process
We carefully and fairly evaluate the grant applications of all eligible grantees. After selections are made, applicants are generally notified within 60-90 days of the closing date of the announcement. Applicants will need to confirm that they accept the award and terms of the grant agreement.
Terminology
There are many terms of art in the grants management field. We have compiled a list of these terms to assist you.
Administrative Responsibilities - Compliance with cost principles
Grantees must use care in the administration of federal funds. The Office of Management and Budget determines the policies regarding allowable and unallowable costs for grant funds. Grantees should familiarize themselves with documents called “OMB Circulars” which affect their use of federal funds. The OMB Circulars relating to the grants are:
- A-102, Grants and Cooperative Agreements With State and Local Governments
- A-110, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Other Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non-Profit Organizations
Audit
Individual Grantees may be subject to the Single Audit Act if they receive federal funds in excess of $300,000. To learn more about the single audit process, click on the Frequently Asked Questions link on the Federal Single-Audit Clearing House website.