Plan Released to Streamline Federal Grant-Application Process

A plan released last week by the Bush administration would make it easier for researchers and universities to apply for federal grants, and would shorten the delay before agencies announce awards.

The plan represents the largest effort to consolidate and overhaul federal rules on grants since 1969. Congress ordered the overhaul in a 1999 law, the Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act. The Department of Health and Human Services was designated the lead agency to

Print Subscription

Digital Subscription

Already have an account? Log In Now.