Funding Update

1. Funding Update A Look at HHS Funding and Tools Governor’s Grants Conference September 8, 2008

2. Interesting HHS Grant Facts HHS awards approximately 60% of the Federal government’s grant dollars. approximately $600 billion annually to over 80 million Americans. Medicare handles more than 1 billion claims a year. One in four Americans receive health care insurance from either Medicare or Medicaid. HHS’ eleven operating divisions administer more than 300 different grant programs. HHS’ operating budget for FY2008 is $707.7 billion and employees 64,750 people throughout the country and across the globe. For more information, go to http://www.hhs.gov/about/whatwedo.html/ 1 - This includes mandatory and discretionary grants. HHS administers more funding than all other federal agencies combined. 2 - Mandatory programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are the largest programs. 1 - This includes mandatory and discretionary grants. HHS administers more funding than all other federal agencies combined. 2 - Mandatory programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP), and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) are the largest programs.

3. Where to Find the Money? HHS OPDIV websites All have specific pages for grants, including lists of current and past grantees TAGGS – Tracking Accountability In Government Grants System http://taggs.hhs.gov/ CRISP – Computer Retrieval of Information on Scientific Projects a searchable database of federally funded biomedical research projects conducted at universities, hospitals, and other research institutions http://crisp.cit.nih.gov/ USASpending.gov OMB site that tracks government-wide spending for grants and contracts http://federalspending.gov/

4. Where to Find the Money? HHS Annual Budget http://www.hhs.gov/budget/ Program Performance Expectmore.gov www.whitehouse.gov/omb/expectmore/index.html

5. Tools To Find a Grant Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) http://12.46.245.173/cfda/cfda.html Grants.gov To apply for grant, register in advance at: http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp GrantsNet HHS Webpage resource that provides comprehensive grant information to the public. http://www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/ HHS Grant Announcement Forecast – provides advance notice of planned funding opportunities in a given fiscal year. http://www.hhs.gov/grantsforecast/ CFDA: a government-wide publication/database that lists all domestic assistance programs, including details about its authorization, budget, accomplishments, regulations, guidelines, eligibility requirements, information contacts, and application and award processes. Grants.gov: aids in search for grant opportunities, download of application packages, completion of applications offline, and more. CFDA: a government-wide publication/database that lists all domestic assistance programs, including details about its authorization, budget, accomplishments, regulations, guidelines, eligibility requirements, information contacts, and application and award processes. Grants.gov: aids in search for grant opportunities, download of application packages, completion of applications offline, and more.

6. Tools to Find a Grant In FY2008, for the first time, HHS provided advanced information to the public on planned funding opportunities The Forecast: HHS.gov/grantsforcast/The Forecast: HHS.gov/grantsforcast/

7. Tools to Apply Grants.gov The government-wide portal to apply electronically for grants http://www.grants.gov/applicants/apply_for_grants.jsp GrantSolutions new system which only accepts applications for certain HHS programs https://www.grantsolutions.gov/

8. Some things to consider when applying… Are we eligible? Did we plan sufficiently? (strategy) Does the federal program fit our needs? Do we have adequate resources to manage a grant project? (staff, financial system, equipment, space, infrastructure) Are we organized and able to assess results? (reporting accountability and evaluation plan)

9. Tools to Manage a Grant HHS Grants Policy Statement - provides guidance to help grantees manage their grant awards, including a list of all terms and conditions http://www.hhs.gov/grantsnet/adminis/gpd/index.htm Office of Management and Budget (OMB) – provides source documents for administrative requirements and cost principles and other government-wide efforts to streamline grants management http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/index.html CFR – Code of Federal Regulations All HHS regulations are found at 42CFR (Public Health) and 45CFR (Public Welfare). In 2009, all grants related regulations will move to 2CFR. http://www.gpoaccess.gov/CFR/INDEX.HTML

11. When you have questions: Technical Assistance is Available - Federal Project Officer Contact - Federal Grants Management Contact **Section VII of Program Announcement**

12. Top 10 Audit Findings 10 - Substandard accounting procedures 9 - Untimely or unsupported Financial Reports 8 - Questioned costs 7 - Untimely audit reports 6 - Program/Interest income/Expenditures not reported 5 - Grant documentation lacking 4 - Excess cash 3 - Insufficient Match 2 - Award expired, action needed 1 - Inaccurate Financial Status Reports

13. Conclusion Facts and information are powerful tools We’re here to help give direction and provide resources Contact Us: HHS Office of Grants Policy, Oversight and Evaluation Lluana McCann, Director Lluana.mccann@hhs.gov Mia Strickland, OGPOE Staff Member Carmelia.strickland@hhs.gov Heber Willis, OGPOE Staff Member Heber.willis@hhs.gov