Strong fiscal systems are key to a healthy program. The materials in this topic guide programs in making the most of their financial resources. Explore tools to help grantees account for their federal assets, comply with regulations, avoid waste, manage risk, and strengthen internal controls. Find information to support grantees in generating in-kind contributions and meeting matching requirements. Learn how to develop sound reporting systems, and execute budgets that reflect program goals and priorities.
This publication focuses on how to obtain a DUNS® Number, which is free, by providing registration information by phone or on the web. Contractors and grantees, especially new ones, will find this helpful as a means of being identified through their business entities and locations.
Costs to develop and administer a program cannot be excessive or exceed 15% of the total approved program costs. Read about the limitations on development and administrative costs, as well as waiver requests.
Grant recipients must contribute 20% as nonfederal match each budget period, with federal financial assistance not exceed 80% of the approved total program costs. This standard also addresses waiver requirements.
Find, in a single source, the general terms and conditions of HHS discretionary grant and cooperative agreement awards. This policy statement applies to all (except NIH) HHS discretionary grant programs that are awards to organizational entities. The four parts and appendix of the HHS GPS allow general information, application information, and other types of reference material to be separated from legally binding terms and conditions.