SF 424 - Application for Financial Assistance

OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 04/31/2012

Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*1. Type of Submission

*2. Type of Application

Preapplication

New

Application

Continuation

Changed/Corrected Application
*3. Date Received:

*If Revision, select appropriate letter(s):

* Other (Specify)

Revision
4. Application Identifier:

5a. Federal Entity Identifier:

*5b. Federal Award Identifier:

State Use Only:
6. Date Received by State:
8. APPLICANT INFORMATION:

7. State Application Identifier:

* a. Legal Name:
* b. Employer/Taxpayer Identification Number (EIN/TIN):

*c. Organizational DUNS:

d. Address:

*Street1:
Street 2:
*City:
County:
*State:
Province:
Country:

e. Organizational Unit:
Department Name:

*Zip/ Postal Code:
Division Name:

f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on matters involving this application:
Prefix:
First Name:
M
idd le N a me:
*Last Name:
Suffix:
Title:
Organizational Affiliation:

*Telephone Number:
*Email:

Fax Number:

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Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
9. Type of Applicant 1: Select Applicant Type:

- Select One -

Type of Applicant 2: Select Applicant Type:

- Select One Type of Applicant 3: Select Applicant Type:

- Select One *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.):

*15. Descriptive Title of Applicant’s Project:

Attach supporting documents as specified in agency instructions.

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Expiration Date: 04/31/2012

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OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 04/31/2012

Application for Federal Assistance SF-424

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16. Congressional Districts Of:
*a. Applicant

*b. Program/Project:

Attach an additional list of Program/Project Congressional Districts if needed.
17. Proposed Project:
*a. Start Date:
*b. End Date:
18. Estimated Funding ($):
*a. Federal
*b. Applicant
*c. State
*d. Local
*e. Other
*f. Program Income
*g. TOTAL
$0.00
*19. Is Application Subject to Review By State Under Executive Order 12372 Process?
a. This application was made available to the State under the Executive Order 12372 Process for review on
b. Program is subject to E.O. 12372 but has not been selected by the State for review.
c. Program is not covered by E.O. 12372
*20. Is the Applicant Delinquent On Any Federal Debt? (If “Yes”, provide explanation.)
Yes
No
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:
Midd le N ame:
*Last Name:
Suffix:
*Title:
*Telephone Number:
*Email:
*Signature of Authorized Representative:

Fax Number:
Date Signed:

Application for Federal Assistance SF-424
*Applicant Federal Debt Delinquency Explanation

OMB Number: 4040-0004
Expiration Date: 04/31/2012

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The following field should contain an explanation if the Applicant organization is delinquent on any Federal Debt. Maximum
number of characters that can be entered is 4,000. Try and avoid extra spaces and carriage returns to maximize the availability of
space.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SF-424
Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 60 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 (0348-0043), 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.

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
1.

2.

3.

Entry:
Type of Submission: (Required): Select one type of submission in
accordance with agency instructions.
x
Preapplication
x
Application
x
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.

Item
10.

Entry:
Name Of Federal Agency: (Required) Enter the name of the
Federal agency from which assistance is being requested with
this application.

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.

Type of Application: (Required) Select one type of application in
accordance with agency instructions.
x
New – An application that is being submitted to an agency for the
first time.
x
Continuation - An extension for an additional funding/budget period
for a project with a projected completion date. This can include
renewals.
x
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)
Date Received: Leave this field blank. This date will be assigned by the
Federal agency.

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.
Competition Identification Number/Title: Enter the
Competition Identification Number and title of the competition
under which assistance is requested, if applicable.

4.

Applicant Identifier: Enter the entity identifier assigned by the Federal
agency, if any, or applicant’s control number, if applicable.

5a

Federal Entity Identifier: Enter the number assigned to your
organization by the Federal Agency, if any.
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.
Date Received by State: Leave this field blank. This date will be
assigned by the State, if applicable.
State Application Identifier: Leave this field blank. This identifier will
be assigned by the State, if applicable.

5b.

6.
7.
8.

13.

14.

15.

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,
th
th
e.g., CA-005 for California 5 district, CA-012 for California 12
rd
district, NC-103 for North Carolina’s 103 district.
x
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.
x
If nationwide, i.e. all districts within all states are affected,
enter US-all.
x
If the program/project is outside the US, enter 00-000.

17.

Proposed Project Start and End Dates: (Required) Enter the
proposed start date and end date of the project.

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.

19.

Is Application Subject to Review by State Under Executive
Order 12372 Process? Applicants should contact the State
Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for Federal Executive Order
12372 to determine whether the application is subject to the

Applicant Information: Enter the following in accordance with agency
instructions:
a. Legal Name: (Required): Enter the legal name of applicant that will
undertake the assistance activity. This is the name that the organization
has registered with the Central Contractor Registry. Information on
registering with CCR may be obtained by visiting the Grants.gov website.
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.
c. Organizational DUNS: (Required) Enter the organization’s DUNS or
DUNS+4 number received from Dun and Bradstreet. Information on
obtaining a DUNS number may be obtained by visiting the Grants.gov
website.
d. Address: Enter the complete address as follows: Street address (Line
1 required), City (Required), County, State (Required, if country is US),
Province, Country (Required), Zip/Postal Code (Required, if country is
US).
e. Organizational Unit: Enter the name of the primary organizational
unit (and department or division, if applicable) that will undertake the

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.
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.

assistance activity, if applicable.
f. Name and contact information of person to be contacted on
matters involving this application: Enter the name (First and last name
required), organizational affiliation (if affiliated with an organization other
than the applicant organization), telephone number (Required), fax
number, and email address (Required) of the person to contact on
matters related to this application.

9.

Type of Applicant: (Required)
Select up to three applicant type(s) in accordance with agency
instructions.
M. Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS
A. State Government
Status (Other than Institution
B. County Government
of Higher Education)
C. City or Township Government
N. Nonprofit without 501C3 IRS
D. Special District Government
Status (Other than Institution
E. Regional Organization
of Higher Education)
F. U.S. Territory or Possession
O. Private Institution of Higher
G. Independent School District
Education
H. Public/State Controlled
Institution of Higher Education P. Individual
Q. For-Profit Organization
I.
Indian/Native American Tribal
(Other than Small Business)
Government (Federally
R. Small Business
Recognized)
S. Hispanic-serving Institution
J. Indian/Native American Tribal
T. Historically Black Colleges
Government (Other than
and Universities (HBCUs)
Federally Recognized)
U. Tribally Controlled Colleges
K. Indian/Native American
and Universities (TCCUs)
Tribally Designated
V. Alaska Native and Native
Organization
Hawaiian Serving Institutions
L. Public/Indian Housing
W. Non-domestic (non-US)
Authority
Entity
X. Other (specify)

State intergovernmental review process. Select the
appropriate box. If “a.” is selected, enter the date the
application was submitted to the State
20.

21.

Is the Applicant Delinquent on any Federal Debt?
(Required) Select the appropriate box. This question applies to
the applicant organization, not the person who signs as the
authorized representative. Categories of debt include
delinquent audit disallowances, loans and taxes.
If yes, include an explanation on the continuation sheet.
Authorized Representative: (Required) To be signed and
dated by the authorized representative of the applicant
organization. Enter the name (First and last name required)
title (Required), telephone number (Required), fax number,
and email address (Required) of the person authorized to sign
for the applicant.
A copy of the governing body’s authorization for you to sign
this application as the official representative must be on file in
the applicant’s office. (Certain Federal agencies may require
that this authorization be submitted as part of the application.)