# 32 CFR § 37.825: Must I require the recipient to obtain prior approval from the Government for changes in plans?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 32 CFR § 37.825
- **Heading:** Must I require the recipient to obtain prior approval from the Government for changes in plans?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 32—National Defense > Subtitle A—Department of Defense > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE > SUBCHAPTER C—DoD GRANT AND AGREEMENT REGULATIONS > PART 37—TECHNOLOGY INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS > Subpart G—Award Terms Related to Other Administrative Matters > Revision of Budget and Program Plans

## Text

If it is an expenditure-based award, your agreement must require the recipient to obtain the agreement administrator's prior approval if there is to be a change in plans that results in a need for additional Federal funding (this is unnecessary for a fixed-support TIA because the recipient is responsible for additional costs of achieving the outcomes). Other than that, the program official's substantial involvement in the project should ensure that the Government has advance notice of changes in plans.

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