SDGG 2020 Application Checklist.docx

FY 2020 Socially-Disadvantaged Groups Grant Program (SDGG) Application Checklist

Before you submit your application, please ensure that your System for Award Management (SAM) Registration is complete and up to date, and that you have addressed all of the following elements. Electronic copies must be sent to http://www.grants.gov. Paper applications will NOT be accepted.

Required forms (see links below for fillable forms) ☐Form SF-424, “Application for Federal Assistance” (DUNS number/SAM CAGE code) ☐Form SF-424A, “Budget Information-Non-Construction Programs” ☐Certification regarding Federal judgements – no Federal Form, certify by a statement per the instructions in the Notice.

Table of Contents ☐Page numbers included for each part of the application Executive Summary ☐One page description of your proposed project Applicant discussed in narrative must match name on SF-424 Eligibility Discussion (4 page limit) ☐Applicant Eligibility ☐Meet Applicant Type Requirements ☐Meet Board of Directors/ Governing Board Requirement ☐Use of Funds ☐Project Eligibility ☐Grant Period Eligibility ☐Satisfactory Performance (if applicable) ☐Completeness ☐Duplication of current services (if applicable) ☐Multiple Grant Eligibility Scoring Criteria ☐Technical Assistance (3 page limit) ☐Work Plan/Budget (6 page limit) ☐Experience (3 page limit) ☐Commitment (3 page limit) ☐Local Support (3 page limit) ☐Administrator Discretionary Points – for eligible applicants who have never previously been awarded an SDGG grant.

Performance Evaluation Measures ☐Estimates provided for performance evaluation measures Appendices ☐ Appendix A – Verification Documents for Applicant Organization ☐ Appendix B – Resumes ☐ Appendix C – Local Support Letters

Required Standard Form Links on Grants.gov

Click on the grants.gov link below to find the required forms for SDGG. Once you access the list of forms under grants.gov, click on the pdf opposite the form you wish to complete. The form will open in a fillable pdf format so that you can complete it online. You may save and print the completed forms.

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

Form SF-424 Instructions Form SF-424, “Application for Federal Assistance” Form SF-424A, “Budget Information-Non-Construction Programs”

Note: Form SF-424B, “Assurances-Non-Construction Programs” and Form AD-3030, “Representations Regarding Felony Conviction and Tax Delinquency Status for Corporate Applicants” are no longer required. This information is now collected through registration or annual recertification in SAM.gov.

Important Application Resources

SDGG Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA)

DUNS Number Obtain a free DUNS number by clicking the above link or calling 1-800-234-3867.

Cage Code, then click in the left navigation bar: D&B, SAM, Grants Contacts You may register at SAM at no cost, and provide your SAM CAGE code and expiration date or evidence of having begun registration process

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

FY20 SDGG

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