Grants Management Technical Assistance

This digital resource library includes independent learning tools intended for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments and others with federal grants management responsibilities.

FEMA’s Grants Management Technical Assistance (GMTA) program administers this library, which includes fact sheets, infographics, self-guided mini-lessons, recorded webinars and more.

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General Information


Regulations
Reference 2 CFR 200 for federal regulations pertaining to grant administration.

Additional FEMA Grant Tools
View other FEMA grant tools such as the authorized equipment list, benefit-cost analysis, information bulletins and environmental requirements.

Grants Management Technical Assistance Library

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Before You Apply

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When You Apply

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After You Apply

To find resources relevant to your work, filter by "Grant Lifecycle Stage" or search by keyword below.

FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual

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FEMA Preparedness Grants Manual for Preparedness (Non-Disaster) Grants.

Federal Award Guidance and Authorization

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Federal Award Guidance and Authorization is a summary of the federal laws, regulations, and policies that guide FEMA's administration of grants.

Grants.gov

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Grants.gov is the central resource for federal grants management, including new funding opportunity announcements, application guidance and required forms.

SAM.gov

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SAM.gov is the System for Award Management. Registration is a pre-requisite for grant application.

Award Package Contents

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Award Package Contents is a guide to understanding the elements included in a FEMA award package.

Top Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Under a FEMA Award

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The Top Mistakes to Avoid When Purchasing Under a FEMA Award self-guided training contains five (5) short lessons on how to apply the appropriate procurement rules and regulations when using federal grant funds during the grants life cycle.

Regulations on Policies and Procedures

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Regulations on Policies and Procedures is a summary of some of the federal regulations related to recipient policies and procedures for grants management.

Fundamentals of Grants Management – Indirect Cost

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Fundamentals of Grants Management – Indirect Cost  is a mini-lesson that discusses the differences between direct and indirect costs.

Last updated January 20, 2023
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