Federal Appropriations Law (16 CLPs)

Important Information from the NIH Training Center

The NIH Training Center (NIHTC) is pleased to announce that we are now running several acquisitions, administrative systems, and supervisory training classes to allow NIH staff to meet mandatory requirements to fulfill their job roles. Visit the Training Insights page to see the classes that are currently running. All other FY25 classes are available for registration but will only proceed if the Training Center receives approval and has capacity to run them. Contact NIHTrainingCenter@nih.gov with questions.

Course Number
NIHTC5521
Description

This two-day course covers the fundamental concepts of federal appropriations law. Topics include an overview of the appropriations process, the bona fide needs rule, severable and non-severable contracts, the Purpose statute and the Antideficiency Act. Class discussion will be augmented with practical exercises to reinforce these key fiscal concepts. This class is intended for individuals directly involved in the acquisition process.

Key Topics
  • Discuss Obligating appropriated funds
  • Learn the purpose, time and amount limitations
  • Explore continuing resolutions & funding lapses
  • Continuing Resolutions & Funding Lapses

Audience:

The NIH Acquisitions Community