COVID-19 Grantee Frequently Asked Questions

HRSA remains committed to assisting you during the COVID-19 pandemic. Current responses to the following questions have been updated to reflect HRSA’s implementation of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-21-20 (PDF - 373 KB).

If your question is not captured here, for additional assistance contact the grants management specialist reflected in Item #9, Awarding Agency Contact Information, on your most recent Notice of Award.

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COVID-19 Grantee Frequently Asked Questions

Administrative Flexibilities

COVID-19 has caused staff to work from home. Can grantees use grant funds for costs staff need when teleworking?

Where can I find information about my organization's obligations to pay staff funded under a HRSA grant for sick leave or other benefits during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency?

Can we use grant funds to pay salaries for staff on the budget who are not in the office due to closures because of COVID-19?

Are there any Pre-Award provisions available to recipients?

What Prior Approval flexibilities are available to HRSA recipients?

Are there any flexibilities for HRSA grant recipients related to HHS procurement requirements?

Deadline Extensions

Are submission deadlines for grant competitions extended due to the continuing impacts of COVID-19?

Has COVID-19 impacted the amount of time applicants have to reply to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) related to emergency response?

I may not be able to submit my Non-Competitive Continuation progress report on time. Should I request an extension?

What can my organization do if additional time is needed to submit a financial and/or other required reports?

What can I do if I need additional time to submit required final reports for the purpose of closing my grant award?

Can my organization get an extension to the submission deadline for our upcoming Single Audit Report?

Our office is closed due to the pandemic. We would need to have facilities staff onsite to perform the required biennial physical property/equipment purchase inventory. Are there any flexibilities?

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