This information
collection request is approved for two years conditional upon the
following terms: (1) To eliminate possible confusion between the
CNCS eGrants system and the future govern- ment-wide E-Grants
initiative, CNCS will ensure that the modified 424 forms are
revised to read,"...to conform to the CNCS eGrant system." &
(2) CNCS will revise the "Important Message" on page 3 of the
application to state, "The CNCS eGrants system website will serve
applicants and grantees until the government-wide E-Grants portal
is available for use. It is CNCS' intention to participate in this
E-Gov initiative when it is available." CNCS will also replace the
draft language on page 3 with the PRA- mandated disclosure that
includes the collection's OMB number, expiration date and expected
burden. & (3) OMB also notes that previous terms of clearance
with regard to the elimination of questions about Congressional
districts remain in effect.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
03/31/2005
03/31/2005
02/28/2003
2,000
0
1
20,000
0
20,000
0
0
0
The data collection effort will
provide information required by the Corporation for National and
Community Service to enable it to make effective decisions
concerning the use of grant funds. Applications will be accepted
from eligible nonprofit organizations and public agencies for
request grant assistance to establish community service
programs.
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.