Grant Modifications and When Are They Needed? Region 3 Discretionary Training Forum April 26-29, 2011 Atlanta, GA Presented by: Connie Taylor, FPO eta.

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Grant Modifications and When Are They Needed? Region 3 Discretionary Training Forum April 26-29, 2011 Atlanta, GA Presented by: Connie Taylor, FPO eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Purpose Purpose – Provide guidance on modifying grants, outlining the modification process, and determining when modifications are needed. Objective – Enable grantees to develop and submit approvable modification requests. References: 29 CFR 95 & 97 eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Grant Modification Process Overview The role of the FPO. What is a Modification? Types of Modification Requests. When are Modifications Needed? Supporting Documentation. eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Role of the FPO Provide technical assistance on regulatory impact. Act as sounding board on ideas for changes. Make RECOMMENDATIONS. Initiate the modification process through the Regional or National Office. Liaison to clarify issues raised by Program Office or the Grant Officer (Grant Officer is BJai Johnson). eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

What is a Modification ??? A modification is the formal process used to make changes to your grant agreement. Changes to the grant agreement may not be implemented until official written notification of approval is received from the Grant Officer. eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Types of Modifications Change in Scope of Work Budget Realignment Equipment Approval Change of Address Change of Signature No-Cost Extension eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Interactive Assessment

Change to the Scope of Work Any change to the program design (target occupation and/or industry, target populations, training activities and services, outcomes and timelines); – Strategic partners (removing initial partners or adding new partners); – Location of grant-funded activities; and – Performance outcomes or other performance criteria. Address who, what, when, where and how. Discuss all significant changes with FPO; may result in the need for a modification. eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

 Letter notifying FPO of change.  Effective date of change.  Provide new contact information. Change of Address eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Interactive Assessment

Equipment Approval DOL threshold – Item of equipment with a per unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more, and a useful life of more than one year. Required/Supporting Documentation - detailed narrative justification and rationale - letter of request signed by Signatory of grant - 424a and Budget Narrative. eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Equipment Approval-Continued Required/Supporting Documentation - 3 Quotes. - Sole Source-Identify sole source and provide copy of the agency’s sole source policy. Grantee must receive PRIOR approval from DOL/ETA Grant Officer before purchasing equipment. eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

424A

Interactive Assessment

The period-of-performance is extended to allow time to complete the project/program and/or utilize funding to achieve increased benefits in terms of greater number of participants trained. More than one request for a no-cost extension is discouraged. Request submitted no earlier than 6 months before the grant expiration date. Required/Supporting Documentation - detailed narrative justification - letter of request signed by Signatory of grant - revised timeline No-Cost Extension eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

No Cost Extension Submit no earlier that 6 Months from the expiration date. - Submit no later than 60 days (Region prefers 90 days). ANY Grant requiring a No-Cost Extension (NCE) with $100,000 remaining as of the last ETA 9130 Quarterly Report MUST receive concurrence from the Assistant Secretary. This concurrence includes Earmark grants.

Interactive Assessment

Budget Modification Realign funds Budget Line Item Flexibility - 20% No flexibility for Personnel & Fringe Benefits Mix or Match eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Budget Modification-Continued Required/Supporting Documentation - Letter of request signed by Signatory of grant describing detailed narrative justification. - Revised 424A and budget narrative. - Budget Worksheet.

Change of Signatory Official Letter notifying FPO of change. Effective date of change. eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

What should be included in a modification request? eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR A well-constructed signed modification request identifies: – Indentifies the Grant Number and Modification Request Number. – A compelling justification and rationale. – The impact on the project. – What is changing. – Request signed by the Signatory. – Backup documents (Revised 424A & Budget Narrative, and worksheets for Equipment and Budget)

SUMMARY Modification is … Types of modifications At least 30 days to complete Narrative justification is KEY Required documentation Prior approval to purchase equipment. eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

When does the Grant Modification become Effective?

Changes to the grant agreement may NOT be implemented until official written notification of approval is received from the Grant Officer. eta EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Thank you Do you have any Questions?