Grants & Agreements Administration & Management
The Grants & Agreements Administration & Management (GAAM) office works with state and local governments, institutions of higher learning, and both non-profit and for-profit organizations to accomplish many objectives such as diversifying local economies; protecting lives, homes and natural resources from uncontrolled wildland fires; and assisting with forest stewardship. They work closely with program specialists in the NAS&PF headquarters (Newtown Square, PA) and field offices (Durham, NH; St. Paul, MN; and Morgantown, WV) to service public grants and provide agreements management in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
The FY2012 Expanded State and Private Forestry Allocation for the Northeastern Area
This competitive allocation process is a significant way that the Northeastern Area (NA) is helping State Forestry agencies achieve the priorities of their respective state-wide forest resource strategies while meeting the regional and national priorities of the US Forest Service. more >>
Background Information
These documents give background on what grants and cooperative agreements are, how they differ, and guides for managing them throughout their effective periods.
Cooperative Agreements
Grantee's Reference Guide for Managing Forest Service Grants & Cooperative Agreements
Grants and Agreements Desk Reference
How to Apply for Grants Through NAS&PF
A complete, well-written grant package is important in being successful when you apply for a grant. This section has detailed information and templates for preparing your proposal. Please review all of the documents and any additional instructions provided in the request for proposals for the grant you are applying for.
Great Lakes Restoration Initiative – an interagency program directed by the Environmental Protection Agency for the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin to target significant problems within the region.
Narrative Formats – Includes general guidelines, program-specific templates, and details on the Federal laws governing the different program areas.
Budget Detail Format
Title VI - Nondiscrimination – Federal grants are awarded in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This document provides details.
Justification for Noncompetition – Generally, Federal funds are awarded through competitive processes. This document gives details on those cases which are not competed, and provides information on the justification needed.
Forms
Monitoring Grants
Status of Financial and Accomplishment Reporting
Report Status
Expired Grants Within 90 Day Closeout Period
Expired Grants Exceeding 90 Day Closeout Period
Current FY Project Funding Status
Interim progress and final reports are required. Here are some templates for providing these reports.
Sample Format For Progress Report
State Fire Assistance Grant Progress Report Format
The forms to submit financial reports (SF-425, SF425A) are here.
WERC Final Summary Report
WERC Final Accomplishment Report
Training
These training materials give you the information you need to apply for and manage Federal grants and cooperative agreements.
What's New in FY11? March 30, 2011 Webinar
Training Handouts – What's New in FY11? March 30, 2011
Grants and Agreements May 2010 Webcast
Handouts for GA Training - May 2010
Module 1-Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
Module 1-CFR Part 3016
Module 3
Module 5
Word Terminology Game
IWEB Training For Program Managers/Monitors
Using IWEB for Program Monitoring
Other Resources
FY2012 Financial Advice to States
Grants and Agreements office organization chart
NASPF Program Area Contacts
Partners – Federal Assistance Coordinators in the states served by NASPF
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