VA will only score applicants who meet the following threshold requirements:
(a) The application is filed within the time period established in the NOFO, and any additional information or documentation requested by VA under § 78.15(c) is provided within the time frame established by VA;
(b) The application is completed in all parts;
(c) The activities for which the suicide prevention services grant is requested are eligible for funding under this part;
(d) The applicant's proposed participants are eligible to receive suicide prevention services under this part;
(e) The applicant agrees to comply with the requirements of this part;
(f) The applicant does not have an outstanding obligation to the Federal government that is in arrears and does not have an overdue or unsatisfactory response to an audit; and
(g) The applicant is not in default by failing to meet the requirements for any previous Federal assistance.
authority: 38 U.S.C. 501,
38.S.C. 1720F (note), sec. 201, Pub. L. 116-171, and as noted in specific sections
source: 87 FR 13835, Mar. 10, 2022, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 38 CFR 78.20