Congressional Directives
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To implement special Congressionally directed projects or programs identified in HHS' Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, committee reports incorporated by reference into this Act, and other statutes mandating that HHS provide financial assistance awards to a designated recipient(s) for a particular program, project, or activity. In some cases, Congressional Directives designate geographic areas. Funding priorities are to issue these financial assistance awards to the designated recipients within statutory and regulatory requirements as quickly as possible.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- U.S. territories
- Interstate
- Intrastate
- State
- State governments
- Local governments
- Public nonprofits
- Federally recognized tribes
- U.S. territories (incl. universities)
- Private nonprofits
- Quasi-public nonprofits
- Native American organizations
Eligible applicants are specified in the authorizing statute.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
HHS awarding agencies will evaluate each application to determine the proposed project's adequacy to meet the Congressionally-mandated project's specified purpose and compliance with other applicable laws. The respective awarding agency issues financial assistance awards per the Congressional Directive.
Program details & compliance
Description
To implement special Congressionally directed projects or programs identified in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, committee reports incorporated by reference into this Act, and other statutes mandating that HHS provide financial assistance awards to a designated recipient(s) for a particular program, project, or activity. In some cases, Congressional Directives designate geographic areas.
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grants and cooperative agreements may be used to implement special Congressionally directed projects or programs identified in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022.
Required Documentation
HHS may require principal investigators for Congressional Directive research projects curriculum vitae and relevant publications.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements