Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) Research & Related Projects (FNS)

Forms and Documents

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 4040-0001 SF424 Application for Federal Assistance Research and Related Cover	Form	Modified	Repair queued
Form 4040-0001 SF424 Application for Federal Assistance Research and Related Cover	Form	Modified	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
227157	SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance Research and Related Cover	Form	Modified	SF424 Application for Federal Assistance Research and Related Cover
227150	SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance Research and Related Cover	Form	Modified	SF424 Application for Federal Assistance Research and Related Cover

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 4040-0001	ICR Reference No: 202601-0584-001CF
Status: Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 202211-0584-001CF
Agency/Subagency: USDA/FNS	Agency Tracking No:
Title: Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) Research & Related Projects (FNS)
Type of Information Collection: RCF Recertification	Common Form ICR:
Type of Review Request:
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved	Conclusion Date: 01/20/2026
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)	Date Received in OIRA: 01/20/2026
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2029	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2026
Responses	1,279	0	1,279
Time Burden (Hours)	1,279	0	1,279
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract:

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Authorizing Statute(s): None

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 2

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance Research and Related Cover	4040-0001	SF424 Application for Federal Assistance Research and Related Cover
SF 424 Application for Federal Assistance Research and Related Cover	4040-0001	SF424 Application for Federal Assistance Research and Related Cover

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Approved	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	1,279	1,279	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	1,279	1,279	0	0	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government:

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.    

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.    

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR: 

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date:

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