Durham County Worries New Federal Grant Rules Could Hit $67.6 Million in Federal Funds from Last Fiscal Year
On November 14, news from Durham County, North Carolina, reported that Durham County officials are preparing for a possible major overhaul of federal grant rules, worried that the new rules will have a broad impact on county finances and local nonprofit organizations. In May of this year, the White House Office of Management and Budget led about 40 federal agencies in proposing a rewrite of the Uniform Guidance governing how local governments apply for, spend, oversee, and audit federal grants, including more than 120 substantive changes, which could be finalized as early as December 11. Durham County Manager Claudia Hager called it the largest revision since the relevant provisions took effect in 2013. Durham County received about $67.6 million in federal funds in the last fiscal year. When county staff reported to the county commission on November 9, they said departments are developing contingency plans, reviewing their grant lists one by one, and contacting nonprofits that could be affected. County officials said the impact of the new rules would not be limited to the county government itself but could also affect the City of Durham, Durham Public Schools, and local colleges and universities.
Source: INDY Week
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