Standard Forms

OMB Number: 4040-0004

Expiration Date: 11/30/2025

Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* 1. Type of Submission:				* 2. Type of Application:			* If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):
Preapplication Application Changed/Corrected Application				New Continuation * Other (Specify): Revision
* 3. Date Received: 4. Applicant Identifier:
5a. Federal Entity Identifier:								5b. Federal Award Identifier:
State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State:						7. State Application Identifier:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:
* a. Legal Name:
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):								* c. Organizational DUNS:
d. Address:
Street1: Street2: City: County/Parish: State: Province: Country: USA: UNITED STATES Zip / Postal Code:
e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:								Division Name:
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix: Middle Name: * Last Name: Suffix:					* First Name:
Title:
Organizational Affiliation:
* Telephone Number: Fax Number:
* Email:

Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
* 9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type: Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type: * Other (specify):
* 10. Name of Federal Agency:
11. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: CFDA Title:
* 12. Funding Opportunity Number: * Title:
13. Competition Identification Number: Title:
14. Areas Affected by Project (Cities, Counties, States, etc.):	Add Attachment	Delete Attachment	View Attachment
* 15. Descriptive Title of Applicant's Project:
Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions. Add Attachments Delete Attachments View Attachments

Application for Federal Assistance SF-424

16. Congressional Districts Of:

• a. Applicant

• b. Program/Project

Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.

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16. Proposed Project:

• a. Start Date: * b. End Date:

16. Estimated Funding ($):

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  a. Federal

• b. Applicant

• c. State

• d. Local

• e. Other

• f. Program Income

• g. TOTAL

• 19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?

1. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on ^.

2. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.

3. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372.

• 20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If "Yes," provide explanation in attachment.)

Yes No

If "Yes", provide explanation and attach

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21. *By signing this application, I certify (1) to the statements contained in the list of certifications** and (2) that the statements herein are true, complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I also provide the required assurances** and agree to comply with any resulting terms if I accept an award. I am aware that any false, fictitious, or fraudulent statements or claims may subject me to criminal, civil, or administrative penalties. (U.S. Code, Title 218, Section 1001)

** I AGREE

** The list of certifications and assurances, or an internet site where you may obtain this list, is contained in the announcement or agency specific instructions.

Authorized Representative:

Prefix: * First Name:

Middle Name:

• Last Name: Suffix:

• Title:

• Telephone Number:

• Email:

Fax Number:

• Signature of Authorized Representative: * Date Signed:

U.S. Department of Education Supplemental Information for the SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance

1. Project Director and Applicable Entity Identification Numbers:

Prefix: * First Name: Middle Name: * Last Name: Suffix:

Project Director Level of Effort (percentage of time devoted to grant): Address:

• Street1:

Street2:

• City: County:

*State: *Zip Code: *Country:

• 
  
  Phone Number (give area code): Fax Number (give area code):

• Email Address: Alternate Email Address

• OPE ID(s) (if applicable)

• NCES School ID(s) (if applicable)

• NCES LEA/School District ID(s) (if applicable)

2. New Potential Grantee or Novice Applicant:

N/A. This item is not applicable because the program competition’s notice inviting applications (NIA) does not include a definition of either “New Potential Grantee” or “Novice Applicant.” This item is not applicable when the program competition’s NIA does not include either definition.

For NIA’s that include a definition of “New Potential Grantee” or “Novice Applicant,” complete the following:

1. Are you either a new potential grantee or novice applicant as defined in the program competition’s NIA?

Yes No

2. If the program competition NIA is giving competitive preference points for a new potential grantee or novice applicant, how many points are you claiming for your application? (the NIA will indicate how many are available)

3. Human Subjects Research:

1. Are any research activities involving human subjects planned at any time during the proposed Project Period?

Yes No

2. Are ALL the research activities proposed designated to be exempt from the regulations?

Yes Provide Exemption(s) # (s):  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8

No Provide Federal Wide Assurance #(s), if available:

3. If applicable, please attach your “Exempt Research” or “Nonexempt Research” narrative to this form

as indicated in the definitions page in the attached instructions.

4. Infrastructure Programs and Build America, Buy America Act Applicability:

If the competition Notice Inviting Applications (NIA) in section III. 4. “Other” states that the program under which this application is submitted is subject to the Build America, Buy America Act (Pub. L. 117-58) (BABAA) domestic sourcing requirements, complete the following:

This application does not include any infrastructure projects or activities and therefore IS NOT subject the BABAA domestic sourcing requirements.

This application IS subject to the BABAA domestic sourcing requirements, because the proposed grant project described in this application includes the following infrastructure projects or activities:

Construction

Remodeling

Broadband Infrastructure

If this application IS subject to the BABAA domestic sourcing requirements, please list the page numbers from within the application narrative where the proposed infrastructure project or activities are described:

OMB Approval No. 0348-0040

ASSURANCES - NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0040), Washington, DC 20503

PLEASE DO NOT RETURN YOUR COMPLETED FORM TO THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET. SEND IT TO THE ADDRESS PROVIDED BY THE SPONSORING AGENCY.

Note: Certain of these assurances may not be applicable to your project or program. If you have questions, please contact the awarding agency. Further, certain Federal awarding agencies may require applicants to certify to additional assurances. If such is the case, you will be notified.

As the duly authorized representative of the applicant I certify that the applicant:

1. Has the legal authority to apply for Federal assistance, and the institutional, managerial and financial capability (including funds sufficient to pay the non-Federal share of project cost) to ensure proper planning, management, and completion of the project described in this application.

2. Will give the awarding agency, the Comptroller General of the United States, and if appropriate, the State, through any authorized representative, access to and the right to examine all records, books, papers, or documents related to the award; and will establish a proper accounting system in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards or agency directives.

3. Will establish safeguards to prohibit employees from using their positions for a purpose that constitutes or presents the appearance of personal or organizational conflict of interest, or personal gain.

4. Will initiate and complete the work within the applicable time frame after receipt of approval of the awarding agency.

5. Will comply with the Intergovernmental Personnel Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4728-4763) relating to prescribed standards for merit systems for programs funded under one of the 19 statutes or regulations specified in Appendix A of OPM's Standards for a Merit System of Personnel Administration (5 C.F.R. 900, Subpart F).

6. Will comply with all Federal statutes relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: (a) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P.L. 88-352) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; (b) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, as amended (20 U.S.C. 1681-1683, and 1685-1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; (c) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of handicaps; (d) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 U.S.C.  6101-6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; (e) the Drug Abuse Office and Treatment Act of 1972 (P.L. 92-255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse; (f) the Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; (g)  523 and 527 of the Public Health Service Act of 1912 (42 U.S.C.  290 dd-3 and 290 ee 3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; (h) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C.  3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; (i) any other nondiscrimination provisions in the specific statute(s) under which application for Federal assistance is being made; and (j) the requirements of any other nondiscrimination statute(s) which may apply to the application.

7. Will comply, or has already complied, with the requirements of Titles II and III of the uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (P.L. 91-646) which provide for fair and equitable treatment of persons displaced or whose property is acquired as a result of Federal or federally assisted programs. These requirements apply to all interests in real property acquired for project purposes regardless of Federal participation in purchases.

8. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Hatch Act (5 U.S.C. 1501-1508 and 7324-7328) which limit the political activities of employees whose principal employment activities are funded in whole or in part with Federal funds.

9. Will comply, as applicable, with the provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 276a to 276a-7), the Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. 276c and 18 U.S.C. 874) and the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C.  327-333), regarding labor standards for federally assisted construction subagreements.

10. Will comply, if applicable, with flood insurance purchase requirements of Section 102(a) of the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (P.L. 93-234) which requires recipients in a special flood hazard area to participate in the program and to purchase flood insurance if the total cost of insurable construction and acquisition is $10,000 or more.

11. Will comply with environmental standards which may be prescribed pursuant to the following: (a) institution of environmental quality control measures under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (P.L. 91-190) and Executive Order (EO) 11514; (b) notification of violating facilities pursuant to EO 11738; (c) protection of wetlands pursuant to EO 11990; (d) evaluation of flood hazards in floodplains in accordance with EO 11988; (e) assurance of project consistency with the approved State management program developed under the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 1451 et seq.); (f) conformity of Federal actions to State (Clear Air) Implementation Plans under Section 176(c) of the Clear Air Act of 1955, as amended (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.); (g) protection of underground sources of drinking water under the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974, as amended, (P.L. 93-523); and (h) protection of endangered species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended, (P.L. 93-205).

12 Will comply with the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 (16 U.S.C. 1721 et seq.) related to protecting components or potential components of the national wild and scenic rivers system.

13. Will assist the awarding agency in assuring compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended (16 U.S.C. 470), EO 11593 (identification and protection of historic properties), and the Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act of 1974 (16 U.S.C. 469a-1 et seq.).

14. Will comply with P.L. 93-348 regarding the protection of human subjects involved in research, development, and related activities supported by this award of assistance.

15. Will comply with the Laboratory Animal Welfare Act of 1966 (P.L. 89-544, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq.) pertaining to the care, handling, and treatment of warm blooded animals held for research, teaching, or other activities supported by this award of assistance.

16. Will comply with the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act (42 U.S.C. 4801 et seq.) which prohibits the use of lead- based paint in construction or rehabilitation of residence structures.

17. Will cause to be performed the required financial and compliance audits in accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 and OMB Circular No. A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non-Profit Organizations.

18. Will comply with all applicable requirements of all other Federal laws, executive orders, regulations and policies governing this program.

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED CERTIFYING OFFICIAL		TITLE
APPLICANT ORGANIZATION	DATE SUBMITTED

DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING (80-0013)

Certification for Contracts, Grants, Loans, and Cooperative Agreements

The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:

(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

(2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, ''Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,'' in accordance with its instructions.

(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance

The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:

* APPLICANT’S ORGANIZATION

* PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

Prefix: * First Name: Middle Name:

* Last Name: Suffix:

* Title:

* SIGNATURE: * DATE:

If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this commitment providing for the United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, ''Disclosure of Lobbying Activities,'' in accordance with its instructions. Submission of this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required statement shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

OMB Control Number 1894-0005

Expiration 2/28/2026

NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS:

EQUITY FOR STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND OTHER PROGRAM BENEFICIARIES

Section 427 of the General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) (20 U.S.C. 1228a) applies to applicants for grant awards under this program.

ALL APPLICANTS FOR NEW GRANT AWARDS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IN THEIR APPLICATIONS TO ADDRESS THIS PROVISION IN ORDER TO RECEIVE FUNDING UNDER THIS PROGRAM.

Please respond to the following requests for information:

1. Describe how your entity’s existing mission, policies, or commitments ensure equitable access to, and equitable participation in, the proposed project or activity.

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Based on your proposed project or activity, what barriers may impede equitable access and participation of students, educators, or other beneficiaries?

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. Based on the barriers identified, what steps will you take to address such barriers to equitable access and participation in the proposed project or activity? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

4. What is your timeline, including targeted milestones, for addressing these identified barriers?

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Notes:

1. Applicants are not required to have mission statements or policies that align with equity in order to submit an application.

2. Applicants may identify any barriers that may impede equitable access and participation in the proposed project or activity, including, but not limited to, barriers based on economic disadvantage, gender, race, ethnicity, color, national origin, disability, age, language, migrant status, rural status, homeless status or housing insecurity, pregnancy, parenting, or caregiving status, and sexual orientation.

3. Applicants may have already included some or all of this required information in the narrative sections of their applications or their State Plans.  In responding to this requirement, for each question, applicants may provide a cross-reference to the section(s) and page number(s) in their applications or State Plans that includes the information responsive to that question on this form or may restate that information on this form.

Paperwork Burden Statement

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 1894-0005. Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 3 hours per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering, and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. The obligation to respond to this collection is required to obtain or retain a benefit. If you have any comments concerning the accuracy of the time estimate or suggestions for improving this individual collection, send your comments to ICDocketMgr@ed.gov and reference OMB Control Number 1894-0005. All other comments or concerns regarding the status of your individual form may be addressed to either (a) the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section in the competition Notice Inviting Applications, or (b) your assigned program officer.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION BUDGET INFORMATION NON-CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMS

OMB Control Number: 1894-0008 Expiration Date: 09/30/2023

Name of Applicant Organization

Applicants requesting funding for only one year should complete the column under "Project Year 1." Applicants requesting funding for multi-year grants should complete all applicable columns. Please read all instructions before completing form.

SECTION A - BUDGET SUMMARY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDS

Budget Categories

Project Year 1 (a)

Project Year 2 (b)

Project Year 3 (c)

Project Year 4 (d)

Project Year 5 (e)

Project Year 6 (f)

Project Year 7 (g)

Total (h)

1. Personnel

2. Fringe Benefits

3. Travel

4. Equipment

5. Supplies

6. Contractual

7. Construction

8. Other

9. Total Direct Costs (lines 1-8)

10. Indirect Costs *Enter Rate Applied:

11. Training Stipends

12. Total Costs (lines 9-11)

*Indirect Cost Information (To Be Completed by Your Business Office): If you are requesting reimbursement for indirect costs on line 10, please answer the following questions: Do you have an Indirect Cost Rate Agreement approved by the Federal government? ____Yes ____No. If yes, please provide the following information and provide a copy of your Indirect Cost Rate Agreement: Period Covered by the Indirect Cost Rate Agreement: From: ___/___/______ To: ___/___/______ (mm/dd/yyyy) Approving Federal agency: ____ED ____Other (please specify): __________________________ The Indirect Cost Rate is _________% If this is your first Federal grant, and you do not have an approved indirect cost rate agreement, are not a State, Local government or Indian Tribe, and are not funded under a training rate program or a restricted rate program, do you want to use the de minimis rate of 10% of MTDC? ____Yes ____No. If yes, you must comply with the requirements of 2 CFR § 200.414(f). If you do not have an approved indirect cost rate agreement, do you want to use the temporary rate of 10% of budgeted salaries and wages? ____Yes ____No. If yes, you must submit a proposed indirect cost rate agreement within 90 days after the date your grant is awarded, as required by 34 CFR § 75.560. For Restricted Rate Programs (check one) -- Are you using a restricted indirect cost rate that:___ Is included in your approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement? Or ___ Complies with 34 CFR 76.564(c)(2)? The Restricted Indirect Cost Rate is _________% For Training Rate Programs (check one) -- Are you using a rate that: ____Is based on the training rate of 8 percent of MTDC (See EDGAR § 75.562(c)(4))? Or ____Is included in your approved Indirect Cost Rate Agreement, because it is lower than the training rate of 8 percent of MTDC (See EDGAR § 75.562(c)(4)).

Name of Applicant Organization

Applicants requesting funding for only one year should complete the column under "Project Year 1." Applicants requesting funding for multi-year grants should complete all applicable columns. Please read all instructions before completing form.

SECTION B - BUDGET SUMMARY NON-FEDERAL FUNDS

Budget Categories

Project Year 1 (a)

Project Year 2 (b)

Project Year 3 (c)

Project Year 4 (d)

Project Year 5 (e)

Project Year 6 (f)

Project Year 7 (g)

Total (h)

1. Personnel

2. Fringe Benefits

3. Travel

4. Equipment

5. Supplies

6. Contractual

7. Construction

8. Other

9. Total Direct Costs (Lines 1-8)

10. Indirect Costs *Enter Rate Applied:

11. Training Stipends

12. Total Costs (Lines 9-11)

SECTION C – BUDGET NARRATIVE (see instructions)

Name of Applicant Organization						Applicants requesting funding for only one year should complete the column under "Project Year 1." Applicants requesting funding for multi-year grants should complete all applicable columns. Please read all instructions before completing form.
IF APPLICABLE: SECTION D – LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
List administrative cost cap (x%): _____ What does your administrative cost cap apply to? __ (a) indirect and direct costs or __ (b) only direct costs
Budget Categories	Project Year 1 (a)	Project Year 2 (b)	Project Year 3 (c)	Project Year 4 (d)	Project Year 5 (e)		Project Year 6 (f)	Project Year 7 (g)	Total (h)
1. Personnel Administrative
2. Fringe Benefits Administrative
3. Travel Administrative
4. Contractual Administrative
5. Construction Administrative
6. Other Administrative
7. Total Direct Administrative Costs (lines 1-6)
8. Indirect Costs *Enter Rate Applied:
9. Total Administrative Costs
10. Total Percentage of Administrative Costs