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Federal Rules and Policies

Actively involved fathers are a positive force in the lives of their children and have a positive impact on the community as a whole. This section provides resources and directives to find more information regarding Federal rules and policies.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Policies & Regulations site includes information on:

  • Administration on Children and Families (ACF) Budget and Policies
  • Funding Opportunities (Includes Policies and Guidelines): National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute
  • Grant Policy and Guidance: NIH, Office of Extramural Research
  • Grant/Contract Information and Policies: NIH, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
  • Poverty Guidelines: Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE)
  • NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: NIH
  • Office of Extramural Research (OER) Grants: Funding Program Guidelines: NIH, Office of Extramural Research
  • Procedure for Notification of Grant Awards: Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation
  • HHS Small Business Impact Analysis Guidelines

Other Relevant Resources

  • ACF Policy and Planning - ACF sponsored site with financial, legislative, and other related policy links.

  • The Federal Register - Published by the Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), the Federal Register is the official daily publication for rules, proposed rules, and notices of Federal agencies and organizations, as well as executive orders and other presidential documents.

  • Guidebook for Financial Managers of Discretionary Grants (PDF - 492 KB) - Developed by ACF, this manual is intended to serve as an additional reference tool and guidebook for financial managers, program directors, and others responsible for the administration and financial management of federal discretionary grants (such as Head Start, Early Head Start, State Collaboration, Runaway & Homeless Youth grants, etc.).