HHS Grants Policy Directives

Grants Policy Directives (GPD) set forth policies and guidance to be adhered to by all HHS grant awarding agencies.

Part 1: General

• GPD Part 1.01: Introduction To Grants Management [PDF - 16 pages]
• GPD Part 1.02: Definitions [PDF - 36 pages]
• GPD Part 1.03: Applicability Of HHS Grants Policies And Procedures [PDF - 4 pages]
• GPD Part 1.04: Grant Responsibilities [PDF - 6 pages]

Part 2: Pre-Award

• GPD Part 2.01: Special Conditions, Alert List and Debarment
• GPD Part 2.02: Determining Appropriate Award Instrument (Grant vs. Cooperative Agreement)
• GPD Part 2.03: Information for Potential Applicants
• GPD Part 2.04: 
  • Financial Assistance Planning and Exceptions to Maximum Competition
  • Grant and Cooperative Agreement Funding
  • Grant Application Reviews
  • Grant Awards

Part 3: Post Award

• GPD Part 3.01: Cost Policies
• GPD Part 3.02: Matching and Cost Sharing
• GPD Part 3.03: Program Income
• GPD Part 3.04: Property
• GPD Part 3.05: Budget and Plans Revisions
• GPD Part 3.06: Reports and Records
• GPD Part 3.07: Termination and Enforcement

Part 4: After-the-Grant

• GPD Part 4.01: Audits
• GPD Part 4.02: Debt Collection and Closeout

Part 5: Mandatory

• GPD Part 5.01: Mandatory Grants