C.F.R. » Title 32 » CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE › SUBCHAPTER C—DoD GRANT AND AGREEMENT REGULATIONS › PART 21—DoD GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS—GENERAL MATTERS › Subpart D—Authorities and Responsibilities for Making and Administering Assistance Awards

32 C.F.R. § 21.410

Must a DoD Component have statutory authority to make an assistance award?

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Yes, the use of an assistance instrument to carry out a program requires authorizing legislation. That is unlike the use of a procurement contract, for which Federal agencies have inherent, Constitutional authority.