Application Preparation Checklist

Application for Federal Assistance (SF Form 424) is completed according to the instructions and includes the nine-digit D-U-N-S Number and Tax Identification Number.

All required forms are signed in black and blude ink and dated by an authorized official and the signed original is included with your submission.

One signed original and two copies of the application, including all required forms and appendices plus one voluntarily submitted additional copy, are included. All copies are unbound and each page is consecutively numbered.

Deadline Date: March 8, 2010. See Sections I and IV of this application package for complete application submission procedures and general application instructions and information.

EACH COPY OF THE APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424) is completed according to the instructions and includes the nine-digit D-U-N-S number and Tax Identification number.

• All required forms are signed in black or blue ink and dated by the Authorized Representative. The signed original is included with your submission.

• One signed original and two copies of the application, including all required forms and appendices plus one voluntarily submitted additional copy, are included. All copies are unbound and each page is consecutively numbered (for hard copy submissions).

• Deadline Date: March 8, 2010. See Sections I and IV of this application package for complete application transmittal instructions and general application instructions and information.

 EACH COPY OF THE APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Application for Federal Assistance (SF 424)
• Department of Education Supplemental Form for the Standard Form 424
• Project Abstract (one page maximum)
• Project Narrative (up to 25 pages double-spaced)
• Required forms, assurances, and certifications, including:
• Budget Information Form (ED Form 524) and detailed budget narrative
• Assurances, Non-Construction Programs (Standard Form 424B)
• Certification Regarding Lobbying (formerly ED Form 80-0013)
• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (Standard Form–LLL). NOTE: The Authorized Representative must sign this form even if it is not applicable to the applicant.
• Narrative response to GEPA 427
• Survey Instructions on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants (private, nonprofit organizations only)
• Copy of letter to State Single Point of Contact, if applicable
• Proof of federally negotiated indirect cost rate, if you are claiming indirect costs
• Resumes of key personnel
• Letters of partnership commitment

Note: For hard copy submissions, grant application forms may be accessed at: http://www.ed.gov/fund/grant/apply/appforms/appforms.html.