Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act: Primary legislation governing federal grants, establishing criteria for choosing appropriate funding instruments (grants vs. contracts)

2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance): Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards - provides framework for grants management

Single Audit Act: Requires audits of organizations receiving federal grant funds above certain thresholds

Agency-Specific Regulations: Individual federal agency requirements and guidelines for grant solicitation and management (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE specific rules)

Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations: Ensures non-discrimination in grant-funded activities and employment practices

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Requires grant-funded programs and activities to be accessible to individuals with disabilities

Civil Rights Act: Prohibits discrimination in federally-funded programs based on race, color, national origin, etc.

Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act: Requires reporting of federal grant awards on public databases for transparency

Digital Accountability and Transparency Act: Requires standardized reporting of federal spending data, including grants

State Grant Regulations: State-specific requirements and procedures for grant administration and management

Conflict of Interest Policies: Requirements for disclosure and management of potential conflicts in grant-funded activities

Lobbying Disclosure Requirements: Restrictions and reporting requirements regarding lobbying activities related to federal grants

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Provides public access to federal agency records, including grant-related documents

Privacy Act: Governs the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of personal information in federal systems

Government Performance and Results Act: Requires performance measurement and reporting for federally funded programs