Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

The federal announcement describing an available grant program.

Definition

A NOFO states the funding program's purpose, eligibility, award amounts, review criteria, and application requirements, and is posted on Grants.gov.

Why it matters

NOFO review criteria are scored explicitly — narratives that mirror the criteria headings score highest.

Example

A NOFO offers up to $500,000 over three years for rural health projects.

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