529 RFP 693JJ922R000058 Questions and NHTSA Response CO Q A 27 Jul CO Approved.pdf

RFP 693JJ922R000058

Title: Distracted Driving and Walking Among Hispanic Youth

Questions and NHTSA Response

1. Question - Demonstration projects can vary in scale based on the specific issues to be explored and the desired outcomes of the demonstration. Can the government provide an anticipated budget for the project that would help to determine the level of detail that is envisioned for the demonstration?

NHTSA Response REF Section B.6.3 Activity 2 is hereby revised as follows.

Within seventy-five (75) days following the project kick-off meeting, the Recipient shall identify and suggest potential partners. The Recipient partner sites may include, but are not limited to, schools, clubs, coalitions, chapters, or local youth organizations.

Sites must vary in geographical location, have an established existing relationship with middle school or high school students, and have experience working with the Latino community. Once determined, the Recipient shall brief each site partner on the project and secure written agreements regarding their role and responsibilities. The agreement will also include details associated with their funding to administer their local efforts.

The Recipient may provide each of its partner sites with funds to implement the program locally. The agreement will describe the distribution of funds over a two (2)-year period, with total funds not exceeding $50,000 along with specific activities associated with eligible expenditures. NHTSA will review and provide feedback for consideration on the agreement prior to execution.

2. Question - What are entities defined as?

NHTSA Response: REF: Section B.6.3 Activity 2 The Recipient partner sites may include, but are not limited to, schools, clubs, coalitions, chapters, or local youth organizations. Sites must vary in geographical location, have an established existing relationship with middle school or high school students, and have experience working with the Latino community.

3 Question - Are there limits to the number of partner sites allowed?

NHTSA Response: There is no limit on partner sites.

4. Question - Will NHTSA require the project team to obtain IRB approval?

NHTSA Response: There will not be an IRB approval necessary for this project.

5. Question - What is the expected start date of the project?

NHTSA Response: REF: E.4 Anticipated Announcement and Federal Award Dates;

The expected start date of the project is on or before September 2022.

6. Question - I want confirmation that the application should consist of the SF424 Mandatory Form resumes of relevant staff on the project, letters of support/commitment from partner

RFP 693JJ922R000058

Title: Distracted Driving and Walking Among Hispanic Youth organizations, a total budget in the form of an excel spreadsheet, and the case for support document/narrative in the form of a Word doc or PDF that should not exceed twenty pages?

NHTSA Response: D.2 CONTENT AND FORM OF APPLICATION SUBMISSION - The application shall not exceed twenty (20) pages (not including resumes or appendices).

The following are considered appendices are excluded from the twenty-page count.

1. OMB Standard Forms (SF) 424

2. Letter of acceptance to participate as a sub-contractor supporting the Recipient, noted in

D.2.2 Factor 2: Qualifications of Project Personnel.

7. Question - What is the “Applicant Identifier”?

NHTSA Response: Please refer to SF-424 Family | GRANTS.GOV Form Instructions.

8. Question - What are the “Federal Identifiers”

9. Question - Areas Affected by Funding – What are the parameters for this section?

10. Question - Under the section Application for Federal Assistance – Consolidated

Application/Plan/Funding Request Explanation, are you looking for a condensed summary of the overall application?

https://www.grants.gov/forms/sf-424-family.html