The Guide to Financial Assistance is a reference document that provides a compilation of non-
regulatory information and guidance related to the implementation of existing statutory and
regulatory requirements. Regulatory requirements are contained in the DOE Financial Assistance
Rules, 10 CFR Part 600 and applicable program rules. Each year DOE obligates
nearly $2 billion on financial assistance actions in the form of grants and cooperative agreements
to states, local and tribal governments, universities, non-profit organizations, for-profit
organizations, and individuals.
This guidance is intended to help DOE staff carry out its financial assistance activities.
Information contained herein is intended to be consistent with the regulatory guidance provided in
the DOE Financial Assistance Rules. In the event of inconsistencies between the information
provided in this Guide and provisions of the DOE Financial Assistance Rules, the rule controls. Any
apparent inconsistencies between this guide and the DOE Financial Assistance Rules should be
reported to the Office of Procurement and Assistance Policy.
The DOE Guide to Financial Assistance will be issued and maintained by the Office of Procurement
and Assistance Policy, in coordination with the Office of Acquisition and Supply Management,
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and will be amended to add material or to revise
existing material as necessary. Questions regarding specific topics in the Guide and suggested
topics may be submitted to the Office of Procurement and Assistance
Policy.
