Core Competency: Managing the Flex Program

Managing the cooperative agreement is one of the primary responsibilities of state Flex Programs and includes: budgeting, cooperative agreement application writing and submission, maintaining a relationship with the FORHP Project Officer (PO), working with partners, information management, and reporting. State Flex Programs should be aware of the cooperative agreement requirements, goals, and timelines as stated in the Flex Program Funding Guidance

PROFICIENCIES:

Describe the national Flex Program overall goals and program areas, and areas of focus within your state
Utilize the template work plan and cooperative agreement writing resources to build your program
Utilize electronic submission methods required by FORHP (i.e., Electronic Handbooks System (EHBs), grants.gov, and Performance Information and Management System (PIMS)
Monitor project progress, contracts, and expenditures throughout the program year
Utilize process measures to assess program progress
Utilize short-, interim-, and long-term outcome measures to assess program impact and plan for the future
Maintain a relationship with your FORHP PO and provide regular program updates
Understand and review contractor activities, reports, and invoices in a timely manner and follows-up on questions and missing or delayed items