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.
- ACF Application Process FAQs - answers to commonly asked questions about the application process
- ACF Review Process FAQs - answers to commonly asked questions about 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
- ACF Resources - information such as terms and conditions, reporting requirements, and other resources
- Cooperative Agreement - description of OCSS involvement in grant activities
- 45 CFR 75 - formalized uniform administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit requirements for HHS grant awards
- HHS Grants Policy Statement (PDF) - basic grants processes, standard terms and conditions, points of contact, and requirements
- Post-award Amendments - A recipient may request an amendment to a current grant award, as permitted by Federal Administrative Regulations (45 CFR Part 75). An amendment requires prior approval from OCSS and may include:
Grant Closeout and Sustainability
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 Assistance | Submitted with the budget request |
SF-424 A - Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs | Budget 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 Report | Disposition of property purchased under the federal award at closeout or when the item is no longer needed. |
SF-PPR (PDF) - Performance Progress Report | Standard format used to collect information around progress in meeting program goals and objectives. |