Responses to Questions 01.pdf

Responses to questions submitted January 5, 2021

1) If our expected expenditures are slightly more than $15,000 for the first year, do we have room to request up to $25,000?

Answer 1) USACE’s anticipated budget is $15,000. If funds become available, the scope may be increased up to $25,000 by mutual agreement. Cooperative agreements are cost reimbursable. Cost can only be reimbursed up to the funds USACE has obligated (awarded) for the agreement. The recipient should notify USACE when it has invoiced approximately 85% - 90% of the obligated amount to ensure the obligated amount is not exceeded.

2) If awarded the grant, we would likely request renewals. On the ‘Estimated Funding’ (#18 on the SF424) would we note only the first year expenditures, or the five years’ of expenditures?

Answer 2) Only the first year.

3) Would we include the budget for years 2-5 on section E of the SF424A? (I’m assuming so, but wanted to double check)

Answer 3) Yes

4) Do we attach the Program Narrative to question #15 (Title of Project)?

Answer 4) I do not see the FOA screens on Grants.gov in the same view the applicant sees them. I believe the Program Narrative can be attached to the application at Question 15. USACE prefers to receive the application through Grants.gov, but will also accept attachments by email. The deadline applies to all methods of submittal.

5) The Funding Opportunity Announcement references (on page 7):

a. Past Performance (Attachment B): Using Attachment B, provide references for up to three relevant federal assistance agreements of similar size and scope performed within the last five years – No more than one page per reference.

We do not see an ‘Attachment B’ – is this something we create, or is there a specific form we should use?

Answer 5a) Attachment B can be found under the ‘Related Documents’ tab of the FOA.

6) We likewise do not see Attachment A:

Answer 6) Attachment A can be found under the ‘Related Documents’ tab.

a. Certifications for:

1) Lobbying;

2) Debarment, Suspension, and Other Responsibility Matters;

3) Drug-Free Workplace (Recipients other than individuals);

4) Environmental Tobacco Smoke;

How should we complete these certifications?