Federal Guidelines and Regulations

OMB Circulars

The following series of circulars from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) are relevant to research administration of federally-awarded grants and contracts. UMW will submit external grant proposals that are in compliance with the guidelines and regulations outlined in the relevant circulas (listed below).

A-21 –Cost Principles for Educational Institutions

A-110 — Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Other Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non-Profit Organizations

A-133 — Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations

Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Most federal contracts incorporate a number of FAR clauses that must be reviewed by relevant UMW officials and offices before accepting the agreement.

Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)

A listing of the general, permanent rules published in the Federal Register by executive departments and agencies of the federal government.