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50 CFR §86.71

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  1. (a)We must obligate a grant within 3 Federal fiscal years of the beginning of the Federal fiscal award year.
  2. (b)We will work with you to set a start date within the 3-year period of obligation. We assign a period of performance that is no longer than 3 years from the grant start date.
  3. (c)You must complete your project within the period of performance unless you ask for and receive a grant extension.