Awards are for project periods ranging from one to five years. Continuation of multi-year awards are conditioned on the availability of funds and on the grantees' demonstration of substantial progress in attaining the objectives of the projects. Following negotiations with the approved applicant, the Grants Officer sends the notification of grant award to the recipient. Deadlines are published in the Federal Register each year. For multi-year awards, annual continuation applications must be prepared in the manner and form prescribed by regulations and guidelines, and must be submitted prior to the announced deadline.
Criteria vary slightly among programs.
Specific reporting requirements are included in the grant award document.