Section 220-RICR-20-00-2.3 - ApplicabilityA. This Part applies to all State agency grant-making activities funded in whole or in part with Federal funds, or to meet Federal match requirements, unless exempted by the Controller, and any applicants and subrecipients of such grant funds. Such grant-making activities result in the issuance of subawards, and may be competitive or non-competitive.B. This Part does not apply to the following:1. The procurement and issuance of contracts for goods and/or services;2. Grant-making activities by quasi-State agencies and public colleges; or3. Direct public benefit and/or claims-based payments to beneficiaries (individuals, families, or households), such as Medicare and Medicaid.C. State Agencies must utilize the procurement process (as dictated by the State Purchases Act, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 37-2 and associated Regulations) when applicable. As such, prior to initiating grant-making State agencies should first determine the source(s) of funding. If Federal funds are involved, agencies should complete the "Subrecipient and Contractor Determination Tool" in order to determine if the procurement process or grant-making process should be utilized.220 R.I. Code R. 220-RICR-20-00-2.3
Adopted effective 3/15/2023
Amended effective 4/23/2024
Amended effective 7/15/2024