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Chapter 03 - Grant Funding Availability Announcement Process

Volume X Chapter 03 – October 2023 Revisions

Section Revision Office Reason for Change Effective Date
Various & Appendix B Updated Notice of Funding Availability to Notice of Funding Opportunity section and deleted Appendix B. GMS This terminology is in alignment with 2 CFR 200. Template in Appendix B was moved to the Grants Management Practice Guide. October 2023
030503 Content Requirements for NOFOs   Added language specific to compliance with Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act and Build America, Buy America Act. GMS This language will inform all applicants of the need to comply with IIJA and BABA requirements should they be awarded a grant.   October 2023
Chapter 03 - Grant Funding Availability Announcement Process

Volume X Chapter 03 – July 2014 Revisions

Section Revision Office Reason for Change Effective Date
  0301 Overview Updated references to “grants,” “grant programs,” and “grant offices” to incorporate definition clarifications from OMB Uniform Grant Guidance. OFP (047G) Updated references   July 2014
030201 Announcements Updated references to “grants,” “grant programs,” and “grant offices” to incorporate definition clarifications from OMB Uniform Grant Guidance. OFP (047G) Updated references   July 2014
030201.01 A, C, D, and E Updated references “grants,” “grant programs,” and “grant offices” to incorporate definition clarifications from OMB Uniform Grant Guidance. OFP (047G) Updated references   July 2014
  030201.01 E Updated items for inclusion in Notice of Funding Opportunity to be consistent with the updated OMB Uniform Grant Guidance. OFP (047G) Updated for consistency with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance   July 2014
  030201.02 Approvals Updated references to “grants,” “grant programs,” and “grant offices” to incorporate definition clarifications from OMB Uniform Grant Guidance. Incorporated reference to Administrative involvement in the regulatory and notice process. OFP (047G) Updated for consistency with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance   July 2014
030201.03 Timing Updated references to “grants,” “grant programs,” and “grant offices” to incorporate definition clarifications from OMB Uniform Grant Guidance. OFP (047G) Updated for consistency with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance   July 2014
030201.04 Technical Assistance Updated references to “grants,” “grant programs,” and “grant offices” to incorporate definition clarifications from OMB Uniform Grant Guidance. OFP (047G) Updated for consistency with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance   July 2014
030201.05 Clarity and Simplicity Updated references to “grants,” “grant programs,” and “grant offices” to incorporate definition clarifications from OMB Uniform Grant Guidance. OFP (047G) Updated for consistency with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance   July 2014
030202 Content Requirements for Funding Opportunity Announcements       Incorporated references to Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Updated references to “grants,” “grant programs,” and “grant offices” to incorporate definition clarifications from OMB Uniform Grant Guidance. OFP (047G) Updated for consistency with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance   July 2014
    030202.02 B Removed references to superseded guidance; replaced Central Contractor Registry with updated System for Award Management. Updated references to superseded 2 CFR guidance with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance references. OFP (047G) Updated for consistency with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance   July 2014
030203 Deadlines for Submission of Competing Applications Incorporated references to Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Updated references to “grants,” “grant programs,” and “grant offices” to incorporate definition clarifications from OMB Uniform Grant Guidance. OFP (047G) Updated for consistency with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance   July 2014
030204 Assisting Applicants Incorporated references to Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). Updated references to “grants,” “grant programs,” and “grant offices” to incorporate definition clarifications from OMB Uniform Grant Guidance. OFP (047G) Updated for consistency with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance   July 2014
0303 Authority and References Updated references to superseded 2 CFR guidance with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance references. OFP (047G) Updated for consistency with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance   July 2014
030405 Roles and Responsibilities Updated to include Regulatory offices which are involved in the NOFA and regulation development process. OFP (047G) Updated for consistency with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance   July 2014
  0306 Definitions Updated references to “grants,” “grant programs,” and “grant offices” to incorporate definition clarifications from OMB Uniform Grant Guidance. OFP (047G) Updated for consistency with OMB Uniform Grant Guidance   July 2014