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Federal Grant Regulations and Guidance

On April 22, 2024, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) updated government-wide guidance for federal financial assistance located in Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (2 CFR). DOT’s formal adoption of 2 CFR part 200 is located at 2 CFR part 1201. For DOT awards obligated on or after October 1, 2024, the new guidance will be applied as reflected in the terms and conditions of awards.

For additional information regarding the 2 CFR updates, please see OMB Memorandum M-24-11, Reducing Burden in the Administration of Federal Financial Assistance and visit the Council on Federal Financial Assistance (COFFA) website at: COFFA.gov.

To support 2 CFR implementation, the Office of Grants and Financial Assistance (GFA) plans to provide additional resources to the community in the future, including DOT specific guidance as it becomes available. For additional information regarding DOT grant programs, please visit: https://www.transportation.gov/grants. 

  • 2 CFR 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
  • 2 CFR Part 180 - OMB Guidance to Agencies on Government-wide Debarment and Suspension (Non-procurement)
Last updated: Wednesday, January 28, 2026