Apply and Manage Grants

Publication Date: July 21, 2023
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This page provides useful resources when applying for, managing, and closing out a grant.

When drafting a grant application, the best source of information is the grant’s notice of funding opportunity (NOFO). The NOFO will provide specific details about eligibility, disqualification factors, required federal forms, content and formatting requirements, submission instructions, review criteria, and more. 

 

Section 1115 Grants

  • IM-20-06 - describes the streamlined process to apply for, receive, and manage section 1115 grant funding
  • Finding Grant Opportunities - information about applying for a grant, including finding and understanding funding opportunities, submitting an application, understanding the review process, and more

Application and Planning

  • Grants 101 - provides information on the grant lifecycle, including pre-award, award, and post-award phases. It also includes a checklist for getting started.
  • HHS Grants Process - describes the process for ensuring proper planning of grants, fair competition, applicant assistance, and grants management.
  • How to Apply for a Grant - provides information about applying for a grant, including finding and understanding funding opportunities, submitting an application, and understanding the review process.
  • Application Checklist - information on gathering supporting documents, preparing the budget, and writing and submitting the application
  • ACF Evaluation Framework - describes the different types of research and evaluation and outlines their roles.
  • How to Create a Logic Model  - provides key steps for creating a logic model.

Managing Grants

Forms

Most forms are maintained on Grants.gov. The Forms Item Description page for each form has the downloadable form, instructions, and other detailed information. Contact your grants management or project officer for information on how and where to submit the form. 

SF-424 - Application for Federal AssistanceSubmitted with the budget request
SF-424 A - Budget Information for Non-Construction ProgramsBudget request with costs broken down by category
SF-424 B - Assurances for Non-Construction Projects 
SF-425  - Federal Financial Report A federal financial report is a statement of expenditures associated with an award. 
SF-428 - Tangible Personal Property ReportDisposition of property purchased under the federal award at closeout or when the item is no longer needed. 
SF-PPR (PDF) - Performance Progress ReportStandard format used to collect information around progress in meeting program goals and objectives.