Eligibility and Application Submission

Effective January 2026

Eligibility

All state and local governments eligible for GFOA membership and any sub-units of states or local governments that prepare and adopt a budget are eligible to apply.

Application Submission

Applicants must complete the Budget Award application prior to the end of the fiscal period for which the budget applies.

Note: GFOA encourages participants to complete the budget application and allow sufficient time for GFOA to communicate feedback that can be used in developing subsequent budget communications.

Application Process

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