Grant Submission and Compliance Flashcards
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What is the purpose of a grant compliance checklist?
Answer: To ensure all funder requirements are met before submission
A grant compliance checklist helps grant writers verify that every required element, attachment, and formatting rule is addressed before the application is submitted.
What is an indirect cost rate in a federal grant budget?
Answer: A negotiated percentage covering organizational overhead costs like rent and administration
An indirect cost rate is a federally negotiated percentage applied to direct costs to cover an organization's overhead expenses such as rent, utilities, and administration.
What does 'cost sharing' or 'matching funds' mean in grant applications?
Answer: The applicant's contribution of resources (cash or in-kind) to supplement the grant award
Cost sharing or match requires the grantee to contribute a specified amount of its own resources—either cash or in-kind—alongside the funder's award.
In federal grants, what is the significance of the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)?
Answer: It establishes the administrative and cost principles all federal grant recipients must follow
The Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) is the federal government's consolidated set of rules for grants management, covering allowable costs, audit requirements, and administrative standards.
What is a grant agreement (Notice of Award) and when is it issued?
Answer: A legal document issued by the funder confirming the award and outlining grant terms and conditions
A Notice of Award is the official legal document from the funder that confirms the grant, specifies the award amount, and outlines the terms, conditions, and reporting requirements.
What is 'prior approval' in federal grant compliance?
Answer: Written permission from the funder before making certain budget or scope changes
Prior approval is required written consent from a federal program officer before a grantee makes significant changes to budget categories, scope, or key personnel.