Type of recipients
True or False: An “Unrestricted” Eligibility is an award or other assistance action that is limited to one or a limited number of recipients?
FALSE
True of False: All assistance awards at or above $200,000 must be entered into the Agency A&A; A Plan system before award.
False (answer is $250,000)
What is the threshold amount that requires the Administrator's approval for an amendment to a single organization that increases the total estimated amount of the current award?
$100M or more
True or False : USAID must synopsize and post all funding opportunities to www.sam.gov
False (answer is www.grants.gov)
Who conducts assessment of “Planner” submitted documents and inputs in (GLAAS)?
The Agreement Officer (AO)
Which ADS provides guidelines for assistance (A&A) planning?
ADS 300
Name 2 authorities that can authorize eligibility restrictions based on programmatic purposes?
Mission Director, AA or Head of Independent Office reporting directly to Administrator
Under which phase of the “Assistance Lifecyle” does the AO review and accept GLAAS package, public notice and issue RFA/APS? a. Pre-award Planning; b. Solicitation; c. Evaluation; d. Award Negotiation; e. Post-award Administration.
b. Solicitation
What part of the ADS covers “Restricted/Unrestricted” Eligibility?
ADS 303.3.6.5
For _____ type assistance awards, the “Planner” must conduct similar and appropriate planning and document the actions taken, such as those related to market research, competition, local capacity development, etc. but are not required to prepare Individual Acquisition Plans (IAPs): a. Fixed b. Variable c. Cost
Who makes the final award decision for a noncompetitive grant or cooperative agreement based on an unsolicited application?
The AO.
What are the 2 types of NOFO?
Annual Program Statement and Request for Application