Deadline Extensions: Has COVID-19 impacted the amount of time applicants have to reply to a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) related to emergency response?

As outlined in 45 CFR 75.203, HHS awarding agencies adhere to a standard of providing 60 days for applicants to apply for competitive NOFOs, but may not post NOFOs for less than 30 days without additional approval from HHS.

HRSA consistently publishes NOFOs for 60 days or more to provide applicants with the time needed to submit quality applications. Only in a rare emergency does HRSA post a NOFO for less than 60 or 30 days.

Applicants may search for applicable funding opportunities at Grants.gov.