Contracts and Grants Policies and Regulations

One of the most important aspects of contracts and grants accounting is ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and regulations. The information below is an overview of the most important regulations and policies affecting extramural funding, particularly awards from federal agencies.

University of California, Irvine
Policies and Procedures

University of California, Office of the President (UCOP)
Business and Finance Bulletin
Accounting Manual
Contracts and Grants Manual
Research Policy Analysis and Coordination (RPAC) Policies & Guidance
Research Grants Program Office (RGPO) Administration Manuals

Federal Regulations
2 CFR § 200: Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) The Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (commonly called "Uniform Guidance") became effective for new and continuation awards issued on or after December 26, 2014. The Uniform Guidance streamlines and consolidates government requirements for receiving and using federal awards, and supersedes guidance from earlier OMB circulars.
Research Terms and Conditions (RTC) Research Terms and Conditions Appendix A, Prior Approval Matrix
Fly America Act
NSF Policy Office NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)
HHS Grants Policies & Regulations NIH Grants Policy Statement
NASA Grants Policy and Compliance

Contracts and Grants Policies and Regulations

University of California, Irvine

University of California, Office of the President (UCOP)

Federal Regulations