Introduction

A grant agreement must be approved and executed in accordance with subgrantee procedures. This may involve placement on the agenda for a city council meeting, the county commissioners’ court, or a state agency’s director, board, or commission. Scheduling time frames vary from agency to agency.
Some local governments require agenda items to be heard at three consecutive meetings, which adds significantly to the time required for grant approval.
Scheduling requirements must be considered in the approval process to stay on a project schedule so that it can be activated on time.