Grants Management Resources

The MTAP Program provides Grants Management resources highlighting key requirements in the Uniform Guidance as well as other materials in support of municipalities managing federal funds. The resources developed by the MTAP team relate to federal grants management broadly including, but not limited to, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and ARPA SLFRF. Where applicable, Grants Management resources will also highlight ARPA-specific guidance.

Grant Summary Reports will provide comprehensive and concise analysis of open IIJA and IRA Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFOs) with previous funding award cycles to provide key takeaways from awarded project types and funding amounts both nationally and within Maryland. Information includes relevant dates, award ranges, award types, and award trends based on project types and priority populations. These reports will be delivered as needed based on open NOFOs with previous funding cycles and applicability to Maryland NEUs.

Grant Award Summary Example: Reconnecting Communities Program Grant Summary

Compliance Requirements Under the Revenue Loss Provision: This guide is designed to provide a high-level overview of Uniform Guidance requirements for expenditures made using ARPA SLFRF under the Revenue Loss Provision, sometimes referred to as Revenue Replacement or the Standard Allowance. Recipients are required to follow narrower sections of the Uniform Guidance under revenue loss, relative to other expenditure categories under ARPA SLFRF and other federal awards.

Navigating the Federal Grant Lifecycle: A Guide for Maryland Municipalities: This guide is designed to aid Maryland municipalities in understanding and engaging with federal grant programs. It outlines the three stages of the federal grant lifecycle, detailing the responsibilities of both funding agencies and applicants at each step. The guide covers aspects of the pre-award, award, and post-award phases for competitive (discretionary) and non-completive (formula) grants.

Reference Guide on Key Uniform Guidance Responsibilities and Supporting Resources: This document provides a high-level overview of each of the core elements of the Uniform Guidance with supporting publicly available resources. The content and resources included throughout this document provide information regarding eligible expenditures, budgetary flexibility, transparency measures, and accountability standards essential for using federal grant funds, ensuring responsible and effective use of these critical financial resources.

SLFRF Compliance Supplement: This document outlines applicability for Maryland NEUs of the April 2022 compliance supplemental document released by the U.S. Treasury.

Quick Reference Guide: This quick reference guide provides an overview for NEUs to distinguish between sub-recipients, beneficiaries, and contractors.