Cluster of programs
Cluster of programs means a grouping of closely related programs that share common compliance requirements. The types of clusters of programs are research and development (R&D), student financial aid (SFA), and other clusters. Other clusters are defined by OMB in the compliance supplement or designated by a State for Federal awards the State provides to its subrecipients that meet the definition of a cluster of programs. When designating other clusters, a State must identify the Federal awards included in the cluster and advise the subrecipients of compliance requirements applicable to the cluster, consistent with 200.332. A cluster of programs must be considered one program when determining major programs as described in 200.518, and with the exception of R&D as described in 200.501(d), whether a program-specific audit may be elected.