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During the application process, non-Federal entities are required to disclose to must disclose to the Federal awarding agency (or pass-through entity) in writing any potential conflicts of interest in relation to those awards, in accordance with the established policies of the Federal agency (or pass-through entity). This may be necessary throughout the award's lifecycle, depending on when the situation in question occurs or is discovered. Failure by the non-Federal entity to disclose conflicts or interest the award. If disclosed, the Federal agency may work with the applicant on a mitigation plan as part of the Federal awards terms and conditions.
Successful applicants agree in accepting the Federal award to disclose any subsequent real or perceived conflict's of interest related to the award during its lifecycle. Failure to do so could result in termination of the award.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) provides its applicants and recipients with possible conflict of interest situations to consider when applying for and receiving FWS awards. Broadly, applicants (and recipients) need to address any relationship or matter which might put them, their employees, or their subrecipients in conflict with their responsibilities under the award and outside interests. Non-Federal entities should consult their HR regarding their organization's conflict of interest policies.
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2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
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