NADPRP_Work_Plan_Template_FINAL.docx

National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) Work Plan Template and Instructions Applicants MUST use this form to complete their Project Work Plan. Please review the current NADPRP Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) before completing this form. Instructions in this template are in blue italics; read them carefully and delete the instructions before submitting. If information is requested in tabular format, add rows as needed. The Work Plan must not exceed 20 pages and must be saved as a PDF and uploaded to ezFedGrants. The total size of all PDF attachments cannot exceed 20mb.

Instructions for NADPRP applicants, including guidance on using the Work Plan template, are available on the NADPRP and APHIS Funding Opportunities web pages.

GENERAL

1. Project Title Provide a descriptive project title. Do not include “NADPRP”.

2. Name of Organization Submitting the Proposal

3. Submitting Organization Program Contacts Provide one project leader point of contact and one administrative point of contact. Additional program leaders and administrative contacts can be given in the “additional contributors” area of the Supplemental Information section.

Project Leader Name:

Project Leader Email Address:

Administrative Contact Name:

Administrative Contact Email Address:

4. Total NADPRP Funds Requested Insert the total amount ($) of Federal funds requested, rounding to the nearest whole dollar. The amount must match the amount of federal funds requested in the Financial Plan, SF-424, and SF-424A.

5. Period of Performance Estimate the project start and end dates. Refer to the NADPRP NOFO for guidance.

Estimated Project Start Date: Click or tap to enter a date.

Estimated Project End Date: Click or tap to enter a date.

6. Commodity What livestock commodity will most directly benefit from this project? Select MULTIPLE SPECIES if more than one commodity.

For APHIS Use Only:

Project ID:

Program Manager Signature:

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☐ MULTIPLE SPECIES

☐ CATTLE

☐ SWINE

☐ EQUINE

☐ AQUACULTURE

☐ POULTRY

☐ SMALL RUMINANTS

☐ OTHER

SUMMARY

It is recommended to complete this section AFTER completing the sections below.

7. Purpose and Critical Need (100 words max) What is the purpose and critical need for this project? What problem will it solve?

8. Summary of Activities Briefly summarize the major activities the Project Team will undertake to achieve the project objectives. Project activity details should be provided in the section below.

9. List of Deliverables List the project deliverables. Deliverables are the specific outputs produced during the project, such as reports, educational materials, websites, procedures, publications, equipment purchases, presentations and trainings.

10. Expected Outcomes (100 words max) Briefly describe the project’s anticipated outcomes, including high-level, long-term changes, benefits, or impacts for the intended beneficiaries.

11. Intended Beneficiaries (100 words max) Briefly describe or list the stakeholders who will benefit from the project.

12. Sub-Recipient Activities If the project will result in sub-awards, briefly describe who the sub-awardees are and how the sub-awards support the project.

DETAILS

13. Project Objectives List and briefly describe the major project objectives. Objectives should be specific and lead to measurable results. Use only a few sentences to describe each objective.

14. Detailed Project Activities & Timeline for each Objective Describe the major activities the Project Team will need to complete to achieve each objective. For each activity, indicate the Project Year in which it will be carried out and completed (e.g., Year One, Year Two). Keep descriptions brief but specific. Add rows as needed.

15. Project Evaluation For each objective, describe how the Project Team will assess the results, outputs, or deliverables, including the evaluation methods and criteria.

Alignment

16. Describe how the project directly supports one or more of the funding priorities described in detail in Appendix A of the applicable NADPRP Notice of Funding Opportunity that can be found on the NADPRP and APHIS Funding Opportunities web pages. (250 words maximum)

Supplemental Information

17. Relevant Experience of Principal Investigator and Lead Technical Experts (500 words max) Briefly summarize the relevant experience of the Principal Investigator and other Lead Technical Experts. Do not include CVs or resumes.

18. Additional Contributors and Consultants List co-leaders, organizations, consultants, State or Federal entities, or other technical experts who will participate in and/or support the project but will not be paid through this federal award. Letters of commitment are not required with the application but may be requested before APHIS finalizes the award.

19. Need for APHIS Personnel or Services Briefly describe any personnel, services, or other support the Project Team will need from APHIS to carry out the project. Examples may include requests for APHIS personnel to participate in project activities (e.g., workshops, planning meetings, trainings, exercises) or services provided by VS subject matter experts (e.g., data, consultation, analyses).

20. Is this project a continuation of work conducted in a previously funded NADPRP project?

☐ Yes ☐ No If yes, briefly describe and include the Project ID, FAIN, or Title of the previous project.

21. Additional Information (500 words max) OPTIONAL. Use this section to provide additional information about the project.

budget Narrative The Budget Narrative must explain, justify, and provide details about all expenses listed in the Financial Plan. It should provide enough detail for APHIS staff, reviewers, and others to easily understand how costs were determined and how they related to the project objectives, activities, deliverables, and outcomes. When determining allowable expenses, refer to the NADPRP Guidelines on Use of Funds (GUF) When needed, add rows to tables to provide complete information.

PERSONNEL

List each person who will be paid with NADPRP funds and provide a brief description of their role and a justification of the need for the position. Provide details such as rate and hours to show that costs are reasonable for the services rendered. If name is not known at the time of award, list the position title, such as Technician 1, Trainer 2, or similar.

Personnel (Title, Name) Project Role and Justification for Each Position / Person

FRINGE BENEFITS

For each personnel listed above, give the fringe benefit rate and describe what the rate includes.

Personnel (Title, Name)

TRAVEL

Explain each trip needed to achieve the project objectives. Travel costs cannot exceed the Federal Travel Regulations, issued by GSA, including the maximum per diem and subsistence rates prescribed in those regulations. This information is available at https://www.gsa.gov/.

Trip Details (Destination, Timing, Justification) Expense Type (airfare, mileage, etc.)

Trip #1

Trip #2

EQUIPMENT

Describe the type, quantity, purpose and justification of equipment having a per unit value greater than $10,000 that will be purchased to accomplish the project.

Describe how the equipment listed above will be utilized after the period of performance:

SUPPLIES

Describe the type, quantity, purpose and justification of supplies that will be purchased to accomplish the project.

CONTRACTS / SUBAWARDS

Describe contracts and/or subawards to be awarded by the Recipient to accomplish the project, including specific details about how the contract(s) or subaward(s) will support the project. Indicate whether the contractors or sub-awardees are foreign or domestic. Also describe whether the contract / subaward will be competitive or sole source; if sole source, provide a justification.

OTHER

Describe the type, quantity, purpose and justification of all other costs listed in the Financial Plan.

COST SHARING

Cost sharing, matching, or cost participation is not required for NADPRP projects. If an applicant includes contributions as part of a cost share in their budget proposal and it is accepted by APHIS, the commitment of funds becomes legally binding, must be reported on the SF-425, and is subject to audit. Additional information about cost sharing is available in the NADPRP Guidelines for Use of Funds.

IN KIND CONTRIBUTIONS

Describe any in-kind contribution that will be provided to accomplish the project. Types of non-cash contributions are those that have value such as property or services that will benefit the project and are contributed by non-Federal third parties without charge.

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