INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF-424
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This is a standard form (including the continuation sheet) required for use as a cover sheet for submission of preapplications and applications and
related information under discretionary programs. Some of the items are required and some are optional at the discretion of the applicant or the
Federal agency (agency). Required items are identified with an asterisk on the form and are specified in the instructions below. In addition to the
instructions provided below, applicants must consult agency instructions to determine specific requirements.
Item Entry: Item
Entry:
10.
Name Of Federal Agency: (Required) Enter the name of
the Federal agency from which assistance is being
requested with this application.
1.
Type of Submission: (Required): Select one type of submission in
accordance with agency instructions.
• Preapplication
• Application
• Changed/Corrected Application – If requested by the agency, check if this
submission is to change or correct a previously submitted application. Unless
requested by the agency, applicants may not use this to submit changes after
the closing date.
11.
Catalog Of Federal Domestic Assistance Number/Title:
Enter the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number
and title of the program under which assistance is
requested, as found in the program announcement, if
applicable.
12.
Funding Opportunity Number/Title: (Required) Enter the
Funding Opportunity Number and title of the opportunity
under which assistance is requested, as found in the
program announcement.
13.
Competition Identification Number/Title: Enter the
Competition Identification Number and title of the
competition under which assistance is requested, if
applicable.
2.
Type of Application: (Required) Select one type of application in accordance
with agency instructions.
• New – An application that is being submitted to an agency for the first time.
• Continuation - An extension for an additional funding/budget period for a
project with a projected completion date. This can include renewals.
• Revision - Any change in the Federal Government’s financial obligation or
contingent liability from an existing obligation. If a
revision, enter the appropriate letter(s). More than one may be
selected. If "Other" is selected, please specify in text box provided.
A. Increase Award B. Decrease Award
C. Increase Duration D. Decrease Duration
E. Other (specify)
14.
Areas Affected By Project: List the areas or entities using
the categories (e.g., cities, counties, states, etc.) specified in
agency instructions. Use the continuation sheet to enter
additional areas, if needed.
3.
Date Received: Leave this field blank. This date will be assigned by the
Federal agency.
4.
Applicant Identifier: Enter the entity identifier assigned buy the Federal
agency, if any, or the applicant’s control number if applicable.
15.
Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project: (Required) Enter
a brief descriptive title of the project. If appropriate, attach a
map showing project location (e.g., construction or real
property projects). For preapplications, attach a summary
description of the project.
5a.
Federal Entity Identifier: Enter the number assigned to your
organization by the Federal Agency, if any.
5b.
Federal Award Identifier: For new applications leave blank. For a
continuation or revision to an existing award, enter the previously assigned
Federal award identifier number. If a changed/corrected application, enter the
Federal Identifier in accordance with agency instructions.
6.
Date Received by State: Leave this field blank. This date will be assigned by
the State, if applicable.
7.
State Application Identifier: Leave this field blank. This identifier will be
assigned by the State, if applicable.
8.
Applicant Information: Enter the following in accordance with agency
instructions:
16.
Congressional Districts Of: (Required) 16a. Enter the
applicant’s Congressional District, and 16b. Enter all
District(s) affected by the program or project. Enter in the
format: 2 characters State Abbreviation – 3 characters
District Number, e.g., CA-005 for California 5th district, CA-
012 for California 12th district, NC-103 for North Carolina’s
103rd district. • If all congressional districts in a state are
affected, enter “all” for the district number, e.g., MD-all for all
congressional districts in Maryland. • If nationwide, i.e. all
districts within all states are affected, enter US-all. • If the
program/project is outside the US, enter 00-000.
a. Legal Name: (Required): Enter the legal name of applicant that will
undertake the assistance activity. This is ththat the organization has
registered with the Central Contractor Registry. Information on registering with
CCR may be obtained by visiting the Grants.gov website.
17.
Proposed Project Start and End Dates: (Required) Enter
the proposed start date and end date of the project.
b. Employer/Taxpayer Number (EIN/TIN): (Required): Enter the Employer
or Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN or TIN) as assigned by the Internal
Revenue Service. If your organization is not in the US, enter 44-4444444.
18.
Estimated Funding: (Required) Enter the amount
requested or to be contributed during the first funding/budget
period by each contributor. Value of in-kind contributions
should be included on appropriate lines, as applicable. If the
action will result in a dollar change to an existing award,
indicate only the amount of the change. For decreases,
enclose the amounts in parentheses.