Search Results: keywords:"funding opportunity"

  • H. R. 5536 — An Act To require transparency in notices of funding opportunity, and for other purposes.
    Status:Enrolled Bill
    Words:809

    H.R. 5536, known as the "Grant Transparency Act of 2023," aims to increase transparency in how federal agencies announce opportunities for competitive grants. The bill mandates that each notice of funding opportunity for such grants must detail the agency's criteria and...

    Simple Explanation

    The "Grant Transparency Act of 2023" is like a rulebook for sharing money stories. It tells how the government should be clear about who can get grant money, what the rules are, and makes sure everyone gets a fair chance to apply.

  • H. R. 5536 — An Act To require transparency in notices of funding opportunity, and for other purposes.
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:816

    H.R. 5536, known as the “Grant Transparency Act of 2023,” seeks to increase transparency in how government agencies provide information about grant opportunities. It requires that notices for competitive grants include descriptions of the criteria and rating systems used to...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants government agencies to be clearer about how they choose who gets grant money, like showing their "report cards" and how they grade them. But they have to do this with the money they already have, without getting more, which might make it hard to follow the new rules.

  • H. R. 5536 — An Act To require transparency in notices of funding opportunity, and for other purposes.
    Status:Placed on Calendar Senate
    Words:886

    H.R. 5536 aims to improve transparency in the way government agencies announce and manage funding opportunities for grants. The bill requires agencies to clearly outline the criteria and methods used to evaluate grant applications, including any point systems or weighted...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 5536 is a plan to make it easier for people to see and understand how the government gives away money to help projects. It asks the government to clearly show how they pick who gets the money and keep track of all the applications in a simple way.