GSA Policy Statement on Nondiscrimination in Federal Financial Assistance Programs

1.  Purpose

This directive defines and prescribes GSA’s policy and procedures on nondiscrimination in Federal Financial Assistance Programs.

2.  Background

GSA is required by Federal laws, regulations, and executive orders to prevent and address discrimination in programs receiving Federal financial assistance through GSA to maintain the fairness and integrity of those programs.

3.  Responsibility

The Associate Administrator for GSA’s Office of Civil Rights (OCR) is responsible for receiving and processing complaints of discrimination in programs receiving Federal financial assistance and for monitoring compliance with the laws, regulations, and executive orders governing nondiscrimination in GSA’s Federal financial assistance programs. 

4.  Scope and Applicability

This Order covers all entities receiving Federal financial assistance through GSA.