Congressional Directives

CFDA 93.493 Active Project Grants (specified projects)
No open Grants.gov opportunities under this program right now. Browse all Department of Health and Human Services programs →

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$1.02B FY2024
$1.31B
FY22*
$1.02B
FY24*
* estimated

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

Contacts

Felix Lorenzo
240-453-6193
200 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20201
Johanna Nestor
202-631-0420
200 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20201
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2024-11-26. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-06-01 05:54:11.