Discretionary, or "competitive," grants allow ACL to exercise discretion in selecting the projects to be funded and determining the amount of the award. Discretionary grants, once awarded, provide grantees with significant flexibility and control over how grant objectives are achieved (within the scope of the approved application). If the nature of the grant requires substantial ACL involvement, ACL will administer the grant as a cooperative agreement, which affords the agency a role in grant decisionmaking.
ACL announces competitive (discretionary) grant funding opportunities through the Funding Opportunities section of this website and at www.Grants.gov. Each FOA contains all information needed to apply for a grant.