ACR

An Appropriations Change Request is a formal request to modify how appropriated funds are allocated or used within authorized purposes. ACRs may involve reprogramming funds between accounts, adjusting budget allocations, or requesting additional authority to obligate funds for specific purposes.

ACRs follow established congressional notification and approval procedures depending on the magnitude and nature of the change. Understanding that funding changes require formal processes helps contractors appreciate why contract funding modifications may take time and require multiple approvals.