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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