Special Features and Updates
The Dates You Need to Know
With President Obama’s signing of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, a detailed timeline of events kicked into gear. Beginning on Feb. 19, effects of the stimulus package will start to impact state and local governments wishing to take advantage of the billions of dollars in available funding.
OJP Launches Web site to Track Stimulus Grants
The Office of Justice Programs, a division of the Department of Justice, recently launched a new Web site that details which of its grant programs are included in the economic stimulus package, and how much each program will be distributing. Funded programs include the Edward Byrne Memorial Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program, Grants for Victim Compensation and Assistance, and Assistance for Tribal Law Enforcement.
EPA Releases State-by-State Funding Allocations
Washington, Feb. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency recently released a state-by-state table estimating the funding allocations that will be made for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund from funds provided by the recently passed American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
Terms and Conditions Requirements Set for Recovery Act Funding
Washington, Feb. 25 — The requirements for terms and conditions for competitive and formula grant agreements under the Recovery Act differ somewhat from standard grants.
Types of Funding Available from the Federal Government
Most grant writers and their agencies are most familiar with competitive project grants. The federal government also allocates monies for formula grants and earmarked grants.
Collaborating on Grant Applications
Many grant proposals and even some foundation applications require or request proof of involvement with partners. Those who are providing the funds want an assurance that their money is well spent on collaborative projects and that there is coordination without duplication of services. Good communication is the key to success in developing and maintaining those collaborative partnerships. This is true for the grant world as well as any other field, activity or relationship. In order to achieve good communication, everyone in a collaborative group has to understand
OMB Assessing Guidance for Data Reporting, Flow
Washington, March 24 – The Office of Management and Budget still is formulating its policies for data reporting and data flow under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Pub. L. 111-5, an OMB official said recently.
New and Modified CFDA Numbers Resulting from the Recovery Act
The Economic Recovery Grants Center recently obtained a list of new and revised grant programs whose Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance numbers have been affected by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-5). Click on the attached PDF for the complete list.
OMB, Feds Respond to Questions on Recovery Act
Washington, March 31 – The Association of Government Accountants’ Partnership for Intergovernmental Management and Accountability recently held a conference call on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Following are abridged responses offered during a question-and-answer session. The participants were Danny Werfel, deputy controller at the Office of Management and Budget; Sheila Conley, deputy chief financial officer at the Department of Health and Human Services; Owen Barwell, deputy chief financial officer at the Department of Energy; Kristine Leiphart, deputy chief financial officer of the Federal Transit Administration; and Melinda Morgan, director of the financial staff at the Department of Justice.
NGMA Conference: Grants Law Questions Addressed at NGMA Session
Washington, May 6 — The Federal Bar Association hosted a question-and-answer session on aspects of grants law and regulations at the National Grants Management Association Annual Training Conference. Session panelists were Thomas Armstrong, assistant general counsel for appropriations and budgeting at the Government Accountability Office; Stacia Davis Le Blanc, senior counsel at Feldesman Tucker Leifer Fidell LLP; Peter Wathen-Dunn, senior attorney for the Department of Education’s Office of General Counsel; and Jennifer Schwab, senior attorney with the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of General Counsel. The following offers condensed responses to Recovery Act questions posed during the session.
