Certified Local Government (CLG) Grants

Overview

This program is administered under the Texas Grant Management Standards (TxGMS v2.1, Texas Comptroller) and 2 CFR Part 200 (federal Uniform Guidance). Applications go through (1) an eligibility and completeness review, (2) a substantive scoring review by program staff and external peer reviewers, and (3) an award decision by the executive director or governing board.

Statutory authority: 54 U.S.C. § 302902 (Historic Preservation Fund).

Eligibility

• Local Government
• Texas-based entity in good standing with the Comptroller and Secretary of State
• Active SAM.gov registration with no exclusions; valid Unique Entity ID (UEI)
• Current on all prior state grant reporting and audits (no unresolved findings)

Award terms

Payment basis

Reimbursement (cost-incurred)

Local match

40% non-state share

Reporting

Annual progress + final report

Required documents

• IRS W-9 (current revision)
• Project / program narrative (problem, approach, performance measures)
• Detailed budget and budget narrative (cost basis per line)
• Resolution from governing body authorizing application and designating Authorized Official
• Most recent audited financial statements (or Single Audit if expending >$750K federal/year)
• SAM.gov Unique Entity ID (UEI) confirmation
• Certifications regarding Lobbying, Debarment, Drug-Free Workplace (SF-LLL where applicable)
• Documentation of 40% match / cost-share commitment