Forms

Several standard government forms are required for applications in 2004. These can be downloaded here. Some of the following forms are available as Adobe Acrobat PDFs. Download Acrobat Reader.

• SF-424: Application for Federal Assistance
  (In order for this form to be considered complete, it must contain the legal name of the applicant, the applicant's DUNS number, the applicant's complete mailing address, the name and telephone number of a contact person, the employer identification number, the start and end dates of the project, the federal funds requested, other funds that will be used as matching funds, an answer to the question, "Is applicant delinquent on any federal debt?," and the name and signature of an authorized representative.)
• SF-424A: Budget Information - Non-Construction Programs
  (In order for this form to be considered complete, the applicant must fill out Sections A, B, C, and D. The applicant must include both federal and matching funds.)
• SF-424B: Assurances - Non-Construction Programs
  (In order for this form to be considered complete, the form must be signed by an authorized official.)
• Equal Opportunity Survey (voluntary, see the NOFA for details)

The following forms may be required upon approval of grant:

• AD-1049: Certification Regarding Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
• AD-1048: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -Lower Tiered Covered Transactions
• AD-1047: Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters - Primary Covered Transactions (PDF)
• RD 400-1: Equal Opportunity Agreement (PDF)
• RD 400-4: Assurance Agreement (PDF)
• Exhibit A-1 of 1940-Q: Certification for Contracts, Grants and Loans (.doc) - Required if the grant exceeds $100,000
• SF-LLL: Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (PDF) - Required if the applicant has made or agreed to make payment using funds other than Federal appropriated funds to influence or attempt to influence a decision in connection with the application.

These and additional forms can be found at www.sc.egov.usda.gov