INFORMATION WILL BE COLLECTED FROM
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS SEEKING GRANT SUPPORT UNDER THE
USDA HIGHER EDUCATION CHALLEGE GRANTS PROGRAM. THIS COLLECTION
INCLUDES A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY TO BE SUPPORTED,
BOTH IN SUMMARY AND NARRATIVE FORM, AND PROVIDES INFORMATION NEEDED
TO DETERMINE THE TYPE OF EXPERTISE REQUIRE IN THE EVALUATION OF
PROPOSALS. THE COLLECTION IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.