CGA Post-Award Administration & Grant Closeout

Question 1

Under 2 CFR Part 200 (Uniform Guidance), how many calendar days does a non-federal entity typically have to submit final financial and performance reports after the period of performance ends?

Accepted Answer

90 days

Answer

2 CFR 200.344 requires non-federal entities to submit all final reports within 90 calendar days after the period of performance end date.

Question 2

Which document officially communicates a federal agency's decision to fund a grant application and outlines the award's terms and conditions?

Accepted Answer

Notice of Award (NOA)

Answer

The Notice of Award (NOA) is the official document from the federal awarding agency that authorizes the grant and specifies all applicable terms and conditions.

Question 3

A grant recipient wishes to transfer funds between budget categories in an amount exceeding the threshold specified in the award terms. What is typically required under 2 CFR 200.308?

Accepted Answer

Prior written approval from the federal awarding agency

Answer

Budget modifications exceeding established thresholds require prior written approval from the federal awarding agency per 2 CFR 200.308 before the change is implemented.

Question 4

What is a 'no-cost extension' in grant administration?

Accepted Answer

An extension of the performance period without additional federal funding

Answer

A no-cost extension extends the period of performance without providing additional federal funds, giving the grantee more time to complete project objectives.

Question 5

Under 2 CFR 200.309, costs incurred after the period of performance end date are generally treated as:

Accepted Answer

Not allowable unless specifically authorized by the awarding agency

Answer

Costs must be incurred within the approved period of performance; post-period costs are unallowable unless the awarding agency has specifically authorized them.

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CGA Post-Award Administration & Grant Closeout