[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 32, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2006]

From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access

[CITE: 32CFR21.415]



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                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE

 

              CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE

 

PART 21_DoD GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS_GENERAL MATTERS--Table of Contents

 

Subpart D_Authorities and Responsibilities for Making and Administering 

                            Assistance Awards

 

Sec.  21.415  Must the statutory authority specifically mention the use 

of grants or other assistance instruments?



    No, the statutory authority described in Sec.  21.410 need not 

specifically say that the purpose of the program is assistance or 

mention the use of any type of assistance instrument. However, the 

intent of the statute must support a judgment that the use of an 

assistance instrument is appropriate. For example, a DoD Component may 

judge that the principal purpose of a program for which it has 

authorizing legislation is assistance, rather than acquisition. The DoD 

Component would properly use an assistance instrument to carry out that 

program, in accordance with 31 U.S.C. chapter 63.