Questions and Answers 8.16.2024.pdf
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This document is a set of Questions and Answers related to the FY 2025/2026 APEX Accelerator federal grant opportunity. The key details are:
The document addresses several questions about the grant opportunity, including the ability to charge indirect costs, establishing regional accelerators, cost ratio requirements, and the process for submitting proposals for option years. The APEX Accelerator program is a cooperative agreement opportunity funded by the Department of Defense, under the Procurement Technical Assistance For Business Firms grant program (CFDA 12.002). The grant is open to eligible applicants including city/township governments, tribal governments, county governments, special district governments, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits. The funding opportunity covers the execution of APEX Accelerators, with awards consisting of a base year and up to four one-year option periods, subject to funding availability. A new Notice of Funding Opportunity will be posted for each option year with instructions on how to submit a proposal and budget.
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1. Am I able to charge a percentage of indirect costs to the FY 25/26 budget and apply a percentage of indirect costs as non-cash federal cash match?
Answer: This is allowable. The approval for unrecovered indirect costs will be determined during proposal review. See 2 CFR 200.306 (c) Cost sharing or matching.
2. If another entity hosts a statewide APEX Accelerator, does this mean we are unable to establish a regional accelerator in the area?
Answer: All eligible entities are eligible to apply for the service coverage area they choose.
3. Please advise if it is permissible for me to request a cost ratio of 75/25 for FY25/26 for a non-distressed budget.
Answer: Eligible entities may propose any cost ratio. The federal share limit for a non-distressed area is 65 percent, and the federal share limit for a distressed area is 85 percent. Waivers to exceed the federal share limit of 65% for a non-distressed area and the federal share limit of 85% for a distressed area will not be requested.
4. On the FY2025 APEX Accelerator Notice of Funding Opportunity document, page 3 under 2) Federal Award Information - Awards will be for a base year and four one-year option periods and are subject to funding limitations. How does the government anticipate to handle the options year since the budget may differ each year? Will the government request a new budget before the option year is exercised? Will the entire proposal need to be submitted?
Answer: A Notice of Funding Opportunity will be posted for each option year with instructions on how to submit a proposal and budget.
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