Information will be collected from
college and university applicants seeking grant support under the
USDA Higher Education Challenge, Capacity, Tribal Equity,
Hispanic-serving Institutions Secondary Education Challenge, and
Tribal Research Grants Program. It includes an intent to submit a
proposal; proposal cover page; current and pending support that the
principal investigator/project director has received or expects to
receive in the future; assurance that the project meets federal
standards regarding research dealing with animals, human subject,
or recombinant DNA or RNA; faculty vitae; a budget; and
other
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.