Grant Program Management Flashcards
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A grant administrator needs to procure a consultant for $85,000. Under federal procurement standards (2 CFR §200.320), which procurement method is most appropriate?
Answer: Competitive proposals (RFP process)
For procurements where sealed bidding is not appropriate, the competitive proposal method (RFP) is used when award will be based on factors other than price alone, which is typical for professional services.
Which of the following describes a 'risk assessment' in the context of subrecipient monitoring?
Answer: A systematic process to evaluate a subrecipient's capacity to manage federal funds and comply with requirements
Risk assessments evaluate factors such as a subrecipient's prior experience, audit findings, financial stability, and internal controls to determine the level of monitoring oversight needed.
An organization is applying for a grant that requires a data management plan. What should this plan primarily address?
Answer: How research data collected under the grant will be documented, stored, shared, and preserved
A data management plan describes how research or program data will be collected, documented, stored, protected, shared with the public, and preserved after the project ends.
Under 2 CFR Part 200, what is the definition of 'period of performance'?
Answer: The time during which the non-federal entity may incur new obligations and costs chargeable to the federal award
The period of performance is the time interval during which the non-federal entity is authorized to incur new obligations and expenditures under the federal award.
A grantee organization undergoes a significant change in its legal status (e.g., merger or acquisition). What must the grant administrator do?
Answer: Immediately notify the federal awarding agency, as such changes may affect the award and require approval or novation
Significant organizational changes such as mergers, acquisitions, or changes in legal status must be reported to the federal awarding agency immediately, as they can affect the validity of the award.
Which of the following is the BEST example of an 'outcome' measure in a grant performance report?
Answer: Percentage of participants who secured employment within 90 days of completing job training
An outcome measure reflects the actual change or benefit achieved for participants, such as employment rates, rather than counting activities or outputs.
What is the purpose of a 'Memorandum of Understanding' (MOU) in the context of a grant partnership?
Answer: To document the roles, responsibilities, and commitments of collaborating organizations supporting the grant project
An MOU formalizes the agreement between collaborating partners by outlining each party's roles, responsibilities, and contributions to the grant project.