638 - Department of the Interior

The Department of the Interior has no formal departmentwide grant dispute resolution procedures, although certain DOI grant program regulations allow for appeals of a reduction or termination of grant funds. Grant disputes may include adverse agency decisions regarding claims and statements made by a grantee with respect to - including eligibility for - a grant, loan or benefit from DOI or any state or other party if funded in part or reimbursed by the federal government (43 C.F.R. Part 35). If a grant is terminated for noncompliance, a grantee will be afforded a hearing, appeal or other administrative proceeding only if such is provided by statute or regulation (43 C.F.R.… Read More