CFR > Title 32 - National Defense > SUBTITLE A—Department of Defense > CHAPTER I—OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (parts 1 to 399) > SUBCHAPTER C—DoD GRANT AND AGREEMENT REGULATIONS (Parts 21–37) > PART 21—DoD GRANTS AND AGREEMENTS—GENERAL MATTERS > SUBPART D—Authorities and Responsibilities for Making and Administering Assistance Awards (§21.400 to §21.465) > 21.405—What is the purpose of this subpart?

21.405—What is the purpose of this subpart?

This subpart describes the sources and flow of authority to make or administer assistance awards, and assigns the broad responsibilities associated with DoD Components' use of those instruments.