2 CFR 200.333 sets one requirement for organizations that receive federal grants and cooperative agreements. Applies while you manage a federal award.
Fixed-amount subawards require prior written approval from the Federal agency, may not exceed $500,000 each, and must meet the § 200.201 conditions for fixed-amount awards (payments based on meeting milestones/requirements, no cost reconciliation, certification at closeout).
Application or award proposes providing any subaward on a fixed-amount basis
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With prior written approval from the Federal agency, the recipient may provide subawards based on fixed amounts up to $500,000. Fixed amount subawards must meet the requirements of § 200.201.
Source: eCFR · checked Sep 17, 2026
Fixed-amount subawards require prior written approval from the Federal agency, may not exceed $500,000 each, and must meet the § 200.201 conditions for fixed-amount awards (payments based on meeting milestones/requirements, no cost reconciliation, certification at closeout).
Application or award proposes providing any subaward on a fixed-amount basis.
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