INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF-424C
SF-424C (Rev. 7-97) Back
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This sheet is to be used for the following types of applications: (1) "New" (means a new [previously unfunded] assistance award); (2)
"Continuation" (means funding in a succeeding budget period which stemmed from a prior agreement to fund); and (3) "Revised" (means
any changes in the Federal Government’s financial obligations or contingent liability from an existing obligation). If there is no change in
the award amount, there is no need to complete this form. Certain Federal agencies may require only an explanatory letter to effect minor
(no cost) changes. If you have questions, please contact the Federal agency.
Column
a. - If this is an application for a "New" project, enter
the total estimated cost of each of the items listed on lines 1
through 16 (as applicable) under "COST CLASSIFICATION."
If this application entails a change to an existing award, enter
the eligible amounts
approved under the previous award
for
the items under "COST CLASSIFICATION."
Column
b. - If this is an application for a "New" project, enter
that portion of the cost of each item in Column a. which is
not
allowable for Federal assistance. Contact the Federal agency
for assistance in determining the allowability of specific costs.
If this application entails a change to an existing award, enter
the adjustment [+ or (-)] to the previously approved costs
(from column a.) reflected in this application.
Column
. - This is the net of lines 1 through 16 in columns "a."
and "b."
Line 1 - Enter estimated amounts needed to cover
administrative expenses. Do not include costs which are
related to the normal functions of government. Allowable
legal costs are generally only those associated with the
purchases of land which is allowable for Federal participation
and certain services in support of construction of the project.
Line 2 - Enter estimated site and right(s)-of-way acquisition
costs (this includes purchase, lease, and/or easements).
Line 3 - Enter estimated costs related to relocation advisory
assistance, replacement housing, relocation payments to
displaced persons and businesses, etc.
Line 4 - Enter estimated basic engineering fees related to
construction (this includes start-up services and preparation of
project performance work plan).
Line 5 - Enter estimated engineering costs, such as surveys, tests,
soil borings, etc.
Line 6 - Enter estimated engineering inspection costs.
Line 7 - Enter estimated costs of site preparation and restoration
which are not included in the basic construction contract.
Line 9 - Enter estimated cost of the construction contract.
Line 10 - Enter estimated cost of office, shop, laboratory, safety
equipment, etc. to be used at the facility, if such costs are not
included in the construction contract.
Line 11 - Enter estimated miscellaneous costs.
Line 12 - Total of items 1 through 11.
Line 13 - Enter estimated contingency costs. (Consult the Federal
agency for the percentage of the estimated construction cost to
use.)
Line 14 - Enter the total of lines 12 and 13.
Line 15 - Enter estimated program income to be earned during the
grant period, e.g., salvaged materials, etc.
Line 16 - Subtract line 15 from line 14.
Line 17 - This block is for the computation of the Federal share.
Multiply the total allowable project costs from line 16, column "c."
by the Federal percentage share (this may be up to 100 percent;
consult Federal agency for Federal percentage share) and enter
the product on line 17.
