A request by the grantee to move, modify, or eliminate a milestone must be made in writing via email to either techgrants@lsc.gov or to the TIG grant administrator. It may not be made by anyone other than the grantee. Milestone modification requests should be made prior to the end of the payment period in which the milestone is to be completed.

In the email, the grantee should state what progress it has made toward achieving the milestones for the period and why it needs a milestone to be moved, modified, or eliminated. The main consideration is granting milestone modifications is the reasonableness of the request.

In addition to moving or changing the milestone, it may be necessary to modify the budget and payment amounts to reflect the new scope of work for the amended milestone(s). For example, if the grantee was to buy a large amount of equipment for the period and this purchase has to be delayed until a subsequent period, this change is reflected in the amount of the payment. The Grants Administrator discusses this with the grantee so any such changes are clear. If needed, a new budget is submitted by the grantee for review and approval.

The TIG final report analyzes a project's effectiveness and impact. It should clearly articulate and provide necessary documentation about the following:

• Project goals and objectives
• Progress toward achieving the goals and objectives
• Factors affecting project accomplishments and strategies employed to address major challenges
• Major lessons and recommendations

The TIG Final Project Report Template provides the necessary forms and guidelines for the preparation and submission of required final reports for TIG grants. The approved TIG Evaluation Plan should provide a helpful analytical framework and identify essential data sets for the final report.

Technology Improvement Projects have a similar, but shorter TIP Final Report Template.

Submission of a final report approved by LSC and the final grant budget represent the final project milestones.

TIG grantees may request a grant amendment to provide:

• A no-cost extension (more time to complete your project with existing funds)
• A budget modification (moving funds from one budget category to another)
• Changes to the project goal or objectives in your grant’s Performance Plan

A no-cost extension allows a grantee additional time beyond the original grant term to continue accomplishing the project goal, objectives, and milestones and expending grant funds. It does not provide additional funding.

All requests should be submitted via email to your TIG grant manager, at least two months before the due date of your next progress report/payment request.