Requests to modify the Technical Milestones or Budget must be sent to the Program Director copying the ARPA-E team points of contact. The Program Director will review and will reach out regarding next steps.

Budget Changes

Transfer of Funds Among Direct Cost Categories
The Prime Recipient is required to obtain the prior written approval of the ARPA-E Contracting Officer for any transfer of funds among direct cost categories where the cumulative amount of such transfers exceeds or is expected to exceed 25 percent of the total project cost, which is stated as “Total” in Block 12 to the Cover Page (Assistance Agreement Form) of this Award. 

Transfer of Funds Between Direct and Indirect Cost Categories
The Prime Recipient is required to obtain the prior written approval of the ARPA-E Contracting Officer for any transfer of funds from direct to indirect cost categories. 

Change in Technical Milestones/ Statement of Project Objectives (SOPO)

Changes in Technical Milestones must be reviewed and approved by the ARPA-E Program Director and the ARPA-E Contracting Officer as a modification to Attachment 3: Statement of Project Objectives.