Direct Grants (Grants Received Directly from the Federal Government): [Insert a statement on whether the LEA receives direct grants.] In general, the period of availability for funds authorized under direct grants is identified in the GAN. Grantees receiving direct grants are not covered by the 12 month Tydings period. However, under 2 CFR §200.308, direct grantees enjoy unique authority to expand the period of availability of federal funds. The LEA is authorized to extend a direct grant automatically for one 12-month period. Prior approval is not required in these circumstances; however, in order to obtain this extension, the LEA must provide written notice to the federal awarding agency at least 10 (ten) calendar days before the end of the period of performance specified in the award. This one-time extension may not be exercised merely for the purpose of using unobligated balances. The LEA will seek prior approval from the federal agency when the extension will not be contrary to federal statute, regulation or grant conditions and: The terms and conditions of the Federal award prohibit the extension; The extension requires additional Federal funds; or The extension involves any change in the approved objectives or scope of the project. 2 CFR §200.308(d)(2). [Which position provides final approval? Which position writes the notice? The written notice must include the reasons for the extension as well as the revised period of performance. Describe this requirement when detailing what the written notice must include. Include a timeframe for the approval/sending the notice. OR: State that the LEA does not receive direct grants.] [Insert description of the process for requesting a program extension. Which position/office makes this decision? Which position provides final approval? Which position writes the notice? The written notice must include the reasons for the extension as well as the revised period of performance. Describe this requirement when detailing what the written notice must include. Include a timeframe for the approval/sending the notice. OR: State that the LEA does not receive direct grants.] Liquidation of Obligations The LEA must liquidate (i.e., either make the final payment because the goods or services were received during the grant period, or cancel the obligation because the goods or services were not received during the grant period) all obligations incurred under the award in accordance with the
Direct Grants (Grants Received Directly from the Federal Government): [Insert a statement on whether the LEA receives direct grants.] In general, the period of availability for funds authorized under direct grants is identified in the GAN. Grantees receiving direct grants are not covered by the 12 month Tydings period. However, under 2 CFR §200.308, direct grantees enjoy unique authority to expand the period of availability of federal funds. The LEA is authorized to extend a direct grant automatically for one 12-month period. Prior approval is not required in these circumstances; however, in order to obtain this extension, the LEA must provide written notice to the federal awarding agency at least 10 (ten) calendar days before the end of the period of performance specified in the award. This one-time extension may not be exercised merely for the purpose of using unobligated balances. The LEA will seek prior approval from the federal agency when the extension will not be contrary to federal statute, regulation or grant conditions and: The terms and conditions of the Federal award prohibit the extension; The extension requires additional Federal funds; or The extension involves any change in the approved objectives or scope of the project. 2 CFR §200.308(d)(2). [Which position provides final approval? Which position writes the notice? The written notice must include the reasons for the extension as well as the revised period of performance. Describe this requirement when detailing what the written notice must include. Include a timeframe for the approval/sending the notice. OR: State that the LEA does not receive direct grants.] [Insert description of the process for requesting a program extension. Which position/office makes this decision? Which position provides final approval? Which position writes the notice? The written notice must include the reasons for the extension as well as the revised period of performance. Describe this requirement when detailing what the written notice must include. Include a timeframe for the approval/sending the notice. OR: State that the LEA does not receive direct grants.] Liquidation of Obligations The LEA must liquidate (i.e., either make the final payment because the goods or services were received during the grant period, or cancel the obligation because the goods or services were not received during the grant period) all obligations incurred under the award in accordance with the
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