Grants 101
This is what the receiver of the grant is called.
What is the Grantee?
A document that advocates for a project, program, or organization and is typically written by an individual or organization outside of the project or organization itself. It is used to supplement a grant proposal.
What is LOS - Letter of Support?
What is the first stage of the grant lifecycle?
Pre-award or application.
What is Grant compliance?
Following all the rules, regulations, and terms set by the funder to ensure proper use of grant funds.
This agency focuses on enhancing the quality of life, promoting economic opportunity, and protecting the trust assets of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
What is Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)?
These grants are based on merits.
What are competitive Grants?
Outlines the specific activities, deliverables, and timelines for a project funded by a grant
What is SOW - Scope of Work?
What is the final stage of the grant lifecycle?
Closeout and final reporting.
Who ensures the grant funds are used properly?
Grant manager or administrator.
Oversees the management of fish, wildlife, and natural habitats in the United States.
What is U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)?
Grant agreement, cooperative agreement or other agreement.
What is a federal award?
A non-binding agreement between two or more parties that outlines a shared understanding and intention to collaborate on a specific project or goal.
What is MOU - Memorandum of Understanding?
What must you submit to receive your funds?
An application or proposal.
What is the name of the document that outlines how funds will be spent?
Budget or Budget Narrative
the primary agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment. It develops and enforces environmental regulations, conducts research, and provides assistance to state and local governments.
What is the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)?
These grants are based on predetermined awards.
What are Formula Grants?
The organizational expenses not directly tied to a specific project but necessary for its overall operation and the organization's general functioning
What is IDC - indirect cost?
What do you call mid-project updates to the funder?
Progress or performance reports.
What federal document outlines uniform requirements for grants?
Uniform Guidance/2 CFR Part 200
Manages natural resources on national forests and grasslands, promotes sustainable agriculture, and conducts research related to environmental issues in agriculture and forestry.
What is United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)?
Agency must notify the public of specific competitive funding opportunities.
What is Notice of Funding Opportunity?
A document that solicits detailed solutions and proposals from potential vendors for a specific project or procurement need.
What is RFP -Request for Proposal?
Name three common post-award tasks.
Budget tracking, reporting, compliance monitoring.
Name one consequence of noncompliance.
Loss of funding, audit findings, repayment
Manages water resources, regulates waterways, & restores degraded ecosystems. It also plays a role in cleaning up contaminated sites from past military activities.
What is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)?