NOFO P26AS00028_FY 2026_FLFO Archaeology .docx

U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service

Financial Assistance Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Funding Opportunity Number P26AS00028

Contents

BASIC INFORMATION

Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (FLFO)

Archeological Inventory Survey of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (FLFO), Phase 2 Announcement Type: Initial Announcement. Note that although this is a one-time opportunity, it is anticipated that this could be a recurring funding opportunity.

Funding Opportunity Number: P26AS00028 Legislative Authority: 54 U.S.C. §101702(a) Cooperative Agreements, Transfer of Service Appropriated Funds; 54 U.S.C. § 101702(b) Cooperative Research and Training Programs; 54 U.S.C. § 100703 - Agreements with Educational Institutions to Study National Park System Resources and Non-Park Service Resources:

Assistance Listing Number: 15.946 – Cultural Resources Management Total Anticipated Funding to Award: maximum $62,747 Anticipated Number of Awards: 1 Anticipated Amount Per Award: An estimated range of $0 to $62,747 of funding is anticipated for each award. The amount of funding available per award for this NOFO will be determined as part of the application review process based on applications received and funding made available through appropriations.

Cost Sharing Required? No Submission Dates and Times: January 20, 2026 5pm Mountain Time Estimated Processing Time: 90 days Anticipated Award Date: Projects receiving funding through this NOFO will start once funding has been secured and awards have been made.

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Have Questions? Contact Katie Gaertner, katie_gaertner@nps.gov You must send all general questions and inquiries about this announcement by email. Your questions will generally be consolidated with other questions and posted on grants.gov so everyone gets the same information. We may provide an individual response by email if your question does not apply to everyone else.

Executive Summary The primary goal of this project is to complete an archeological inventory of FLFO while enabling a practical, hands-on education and skills development for youth. NPS will oversee and specify the standards for reporting and field work for archeological resources through the NPS permitting process and through approval of proposed activities.

This project will cover approximately 1,500 acres of FLFO that lack adequate NPS inventory. Earlier surveys include a 1974 inventory much out of date and inaccurate, and only two surveys providing 1000 acres and 81 sites that meet standards. FLFO contains forested ridges divided by open grasslands. This project will assist FLFO in providing both National Historic Preservation Act Section 110 and Section 106 compliance information needed to plan/implement fuel reduction loads.

Fieldwork and documentation will meet current Colorado State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) standards/definitions and include all required fields for the Cultural Resources Information System (CRIS). It will improve FLFO’s GIS resources layers and the Park Atlas maintained in the Intermountain Regional Office (IMRO) by providing accurate site locations, boundaries, features, and artifacts relative to larger landscape features. The project will also provide information and recommendations on site National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility for Determination of Eligibility (DOE) determinations.

The project will produce a research report on survey results, and a more complete picture of human use of the region, including prehistoric peoples; historic ranchers, miners, and paleontologists; and by associated tribes. Copies of the final report will be provided to FLFO staff, IMRO Cultural Resources, culturally associated tribes, professional researchers, and educational institutions.

All documentation and artifacts generated by this generally no-collection project, will be catalogued in Museum Collection Management System within one year of completion of the project.

ELIGIBILITY

Eligible Applicants ☐ State governments ☒ County governments ☐ City or township governments ☐ Special district governments ☐ Independent school districts ☒ Public and State controlled institutions of higher education ☒ Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) ☐ Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities ☐ Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) ☐ Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education ☐ Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education ☒ Private institutions of higher education ☐ Individuals ☐ For profit organization other than small businesses ☐ Small businesses ☐ Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) ☐ Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in the text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Additional Information on Eligibility Foreign Entities or Projects: This program does not provide funding to foreign entities or for projects conducted outside the United States.

Excluded Parties: NPS conducts a review of the SAM.gov Exclusions database for all applicant entities and their key project personnel prior to award. The NPS cannot award funds to entities or their key project personnel identified in the SAM.gov Exclusions database as ineligible, prohibited/restricted, or otherwise excluded from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain Federal assistance and benefits, as their ineligibility condition applies to this Federal program.

Cost Sharing Requirement Cost sharing or cost matching is neither required nor an evaluation criterion for proposals under this announcement. You may propose voluntary committed or uncommitted cost sharing or matching, for example, additional support for students. Any voluntary committed cost sharing amount will be included in the total award value.

GET READY TO APPLY

Required System Registrations Unique Entity Identifier and SAM.gov Registration

Before applying, all applicants except individuals applying as a natural person must be registered in SAM.gov. During the SAM.gov registration the entity will obtain their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

The SAM.gov registration process can take several months. If your organization is not already registered in SAM.gov, begin the registration process as soon as possible.

To register in SAM.gov, go to the SAM.gov website and use the available resources to complete registration.

· Financial assistance registrants must review and certify compliance with the SAM.gov “Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications”.

· Already registered? You already have a Unique Entity ID. Before applying, check that your “Financial Assistance General Representations and Certifications” on SAM.gov is complete. Remember to renew your registration every year to keep it active while you have an award or application in progress. You can update your registration whenever you need, including during renewal.

· Need help? For additional information go to the SAM.gov Help Page.

☒ GRANTS.GOV

This program accepts applications through Grants.gov so once you receive your UEI return to Grants.gov to register with Grants.gov. Please allow for 30 days to register and set up a Workspace in Grants.gov. See Submission Instructions section below for additional details.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Goals

· Survey approximately 1,500 acres of FLFO

· Meet current Colorado State Historic Preservation Office standards/definitions for fieldwork and documentation to include all required fields for the Cultural Resource Information System, and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards and Guidelines for archaeology and historic preservation

· Record accurate site locations, boundaries, features, and artifacts relative to larger landscape features using a GPS/GNSS unit capable of submeter accuracy

· Evaluate National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) eligibility of cultural resources in the inventory area

· Produce a research report on survey results

· Submit all documentation (i.e., field notes, photos, GIS data, and any other documentation created during the course of the project) and artifacts generated by this generally no-collection project to FLFO

· Submit all agreement reports (preliminary fieldwork report, a draft report that FLFO has the chance to comment on, and a final report that incorporates all of FLFO's comments and revisions) by the deadlines

Program Description This project aims to comprehensively update the archaeological survey of Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, which commenced in 2017. The preliminary survey conducted in 1974 is now outdated, resulting in many archaeological sites remaining undocumented and unassessed.

The initiative will establish core baseline inventory documentation that will serve as a foundation for future archaeological assessments and compliance activities. It will also supply updated Geographic Information System (GIS) data to both the Monument and regional database managers, enhancing data accessibility and usability.

By documenting archaeological resources, this project will support the park in fulfilling its National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 110 mandate and facilitate compliance with Section 106 requirements. Additionally, it will provide National Register documentation and eligibility determinations in collaboration with the Colorado State Historic Preservation Office. The accurate and reliable information generated will not only aid in informed resource management decisions but also assist in developing new interpretive content for park visitors. Furthermore, this information will be made available to FLFO-affiliated tribes, educators, and researchers conducting studies in the surrounding region.

Legislative Authority

a. 54 U.S.C. § 100703 - Agreements with Educational Institutions to Study National Park System Resources and Non-Park Service Resources: The NPS is authorized and directed to enter into cooperative agreements with colleges and universities in partnership with other Federal and State agencies, to establish cooperative study units to conduct multi-disciplinary research and develop integrated information products on the resources of the National Park System or the larger region of which parks are a part.

b. 54 U.S.C. § 101702(b) – Cooperative Research and Training Programs: The NPS is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements with public or private educational institutions, States, and their political subdivisions, for the purpose of developing adequate, coordinated, cooperative research and training activities concerning the resources of the NPS.

c. 54 U.S.C. § 101702(a) – Agreements for the Transfer of Appropriated Funds to Carry out NPS Programs: The NPS is authorized to enter into cooperative agreements that involve the transfer of National Park Service appropriated funds to State, local and tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, and private nonprofit organizations for the public purpose of carrying out National Park Service programs.

Type of Award Stand-Alone Cooperative Agreement – A legal instrument of financial assistance entered into when the principal purpose of the relationship of the agreement is to transfer something of value from the Federal awarding agency to the non-Federal entity to carry out a public purpose authorized by a law, and substantial involvement on the part of the National Park Service is anticipated in carrying out the funded activity. Stand-alone cooperative agreements contain terms and conditions, statements of work, and funding that is obligated by the cooperative agreement. They are not linked to task agreements or master cooperative agreements as they are fully self-contained.

Substantial Involvement for Cooperative Agreement:

Substantial involvement may include:

· NPS is involved with the non-Federal entity in describing the goals, jointly developing the scope and the activities to be accomplished. This must be combined with other substantial involvement, such as providing technical assistance or any of the statements listed below, that goes beyond Federal stewardship responsibilities.

· NPS staff will assist the non-Federal entity in providing orientation to park resources, overseeing assignments, teaching new skills, distributing tools and equipment and providing technical assistance, and safety training.

Other Information: Applications for renewal or supplementation of existing projects are not eligible to compete with applications for new Federal awards.

PREPARE YOUR APPLICATION

Application Contents and Format Pre-Application Requirements Prior to submitting an application, applicants should review presidential actions found at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/ and DOI Secretary’s Orders found at: https://www.doi.gov/document-library/secretary-order. By submitting an application in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity, the applicant certifies awareness and compliance with all current and applicable executive and secretary orders, including the President’s EO on Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing as well as the EO and SO on Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.

Application Documents Applicants must submit the following forms with their application as specified below. Instructions for accessing and submitting application forms are provided in the Submission Instructions section of this document below. For instructions on completing form fields, see the form instructions on the Grants.gov Forms Repository.

SF-424, Application for Federal Assistance Note: For applicants requesting more than $100,000 in Federal funds, the Authorized Representative’s signature (or electronic equivalent) on the Application for Federal Assistance form also represents their certification of the statements in Appendix A to 43 CFR 18-Certification Regarding Lobbying.

Required from all applicants

Detailed Budget

Note: A sample template is provided in Appendix A but use of this template is not required.

Required from all applicants

Project Narrative The proposal is a narrative description that should specifically address each of the review criteria (see Merit Review Criteria) The proposal text must be no longer than 25 pages, no smaller than font size 11, and have 1-inch margins. The 25-page limit includes all text, figures, references, and resumes (Forms SF-424, SF-424A, SF-LLL, and the statement of indirect charges are not counted as part of the page limit). Additionally, only information that is pertinent to the proposal should be included.

Budget Narrative Applicants must describe and justify items and costs listed in their budget. The budget narrative must identify the following cost items: total estimated costs, non-Federal cost share, third-party contributions, and any pre-award costs. Total project cost is the sum of all allowable costs, including required and voluntary cost share and third-party contributions.

Budget items must be:

· Reasonable, allowable, allocable, and necessary

· Compliant with 2 CFR §200 Subpart E cost principles

Indirect Costs: Applicants must indicate in their budget narrative how they will charge indirect costs, including the rate to be applied:

· De Minimis Rate: If eligible, state if your organization is opting to use the de minimis rate of up to 15% of total modified direct costs. Entities that do not have a current Federal negotiated indirect cost rate (including provisional rate) may propose to use the de minimis rate. For more information, refer to 2 CFR 200.414(f).

· Negotiated Rate: State if you will negotiate with your cognizant agency. If your organization has previously negotiated a rate, attach a copy of the most recently negotiated rate agreement (active or expired).

Other Required Information Conflict of Interest and Unresolved Matters Disclosures: If any actual or potential conflict of interest exists related to this project at the time of application, the applicant must provide sufficient information to support a program determination of significance per 2 CFR 1402.112. Refer to 2 CFR 200.112 Conflict of Interest and 2 CFR 200.113.

Overlap or Duplication of Effort Statement: Applicants must state in their application if the activities, costs, or time commitment of key personnel proposed in this application overlap with those in any other Federal proposal or award or not. If no overlap exists, include a statement to that effect. If any overlap exists, provide:

· Activities: Description of any overlapping activities.

· Costs: Description of any overlapping costs.

· Time: Description of any overlapping key personnel time.

· A copy of any overlapping or duplicative proposal submitted to any other potential funding entity.

· Details on when any overlapping proposal was submitted, to whom, and the expected date of the funding decision.

Uniform Audit Reporting Statement: U.S. states, local governments, federally recognized Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and non- profit organizations expending $1,000,000 USD or more in Federal award funds in the applicant’s fiscal year must submit a Single Audit report for that year through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse’s Internet Data Entry System, in accordance with 2 CFR 200 subpart F. U.S. state, local government, federally recognized Indian tribes, institutions of higher education, and non-profit applicants must state if your organization was or was not required to submit a Single Audit report for the most recently closed fiscal year. If your organization was required to submit a Single Audit report for the most recently closed fiscal year, provide the EIN associated with that report and state if it is available through the Federal Audit Clearinghouse website.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DEADLINES

Address to Request Application Package All application materials will be made available on Grants.gov.

Submission Dates and Times Applicants are held responsible for their proposals being submitted to the National Park Service. Applications must be received by January 20, 2026 5pm Mountain Time. Applicants are encouraged to submit the application well before the deadline. Note: Per 2 CFR 1402.204 (f) Bureaus and offices must consider the timeliness of the application submission. Applications that are submitted beyond the announced deadline date must be removed from the review process.

Application preparation time may take several weeks, so please start the application process as soon as possible. If it is determined that a proposal was not considered due to lateness, the applicant will be notified during the selection process.

Submission Instructions Applications must be submitted by grants.gov to the National Park Service by the deadline.

In the event the applicant experiences technical difficulties with submitting their application, please contact: Katie Gaertner at katie_gaertner@nps.gov

Apply Through Grants.gov To apply through Grants.gov, please follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide for Applicants. Before applying, ensure that at least one person at your organization is registered and has the Authorized Organization Representative (AOR). Only the AOR can submit the application. If you need more users, they must create their own Grants.gov account. Follow these steps below to apply:

· Create a Workspace: Creating a workspace allows you to complete it online and route it through your organization for review before submitting.

· Complete a Workspace: Invite participants to the workspace so you can collaborate on the application. Required applications forms are included in the Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Package and can be completed in the Workspace, unless noted otherwise in the Required Forms table above. Check for errors before submission.

· Submit a Workspace: An application may be submitted through workspace by clicking the Sign and Submit button on the Manage Workspace page, under the Forms tab

· Track a Workspace Submission: After successfully submitting a workspace application, a Grants.gov Tracking Number (GRANTXXXXXXXX) is automatically assigned to the application.

The system generates a date and time stamp and sends it to the applicant’s AOR via email as proof of submission. Make sure your application passes the Grants.gov validation checks. Do not encrypt, zip, or password-protect any files. Only registered individuals in SAM as both a user and an AOR can submit applications. Please allow 30 days to register in Grants.gov.

Application System Technical Support For Grants.gov technical registration and submission, downloading forms, and application packages, contact:

Grants.gov Customer Support 1-800-518-4726 Support@grants.gov

APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION

Eligibility Review During the eligibility review, the application is checked for timely submission, completed packages (see Application Documents above) and alignment with the requirements of this announcement. The Federal agency may remove an application if it does not pass the eligibility review.

If an applicant selected for funding hasn't finished their SAM.gov registration (see 2 CFR 25.200 and 2 CFR 25.110) when the federal agency is ready to make an award, we may decide that the applicant is ineligible for the award and choose to grant it to someone else. Please refer 2 CFR 25.205 for more information.

If selected for award, NPS reserves the right to request additional or clarifying information for any reason deemed necessary, including, but not limited to:

(a) Other budget information

(b) Financial capability

(c) Evaluation of risk

(d) Name and phone number of the Designated Responsible Employee for complying with national policies prohibiting discrimination (See 43 C.F.R. § 17)

If removed from consideration for ineligibility, the Federal agency will notify the applicant in writing.

Merit Review Criteria NPS will evaluate and consider only those applications that separately address each of the merit review criteria in the Project Narrative application requirement. Each applicant is required to provide a detailed project narrative of the following criteria elements. It is highly recommended that the project narrative has sections labeled by criterion.

CRITERION 1

Personnel and Experience

Weight 50%

Job descriptions for key staff (include biographies and 1 page resumes). Identify the individual who would serve as the single point of contact, or project manager, for the agreement.

List and provide descriptions of five cultural resource, historic preservation, or conservation projects and/or programs that have been performed in the past three years. Please include any relevant past performance with Federal entities.

CRITERION 2

Cost Effectiveness of Budget

Weight 50%

The budget is well-developed, describing costs associated with specific tasks, and reflects reasonable costs and allocation of funds. The benefits, in relation to the cost, are high. Costs are realistic, well-researched, clearly spelled out in a detailed budget, and apportioned for each deliverable/product or result. All work elements are specifically identified with their associated costs; all expenses are necessary, reasonable, and appropriate. Partner costs and contributions are clearly identified.

Projects will be evaluated based on how well the proposal:

· identifies costs that are necessary and unavailable through other sources

· includes expenses that are reasonable, allowable and allocable

· includes a budget that displays specific line items with adequate descriptions of cost . identifies costs that are necessary and unavailable through other sources . includes expenses that are reasonable, allowable and allocable . includes a budget that displays specific line items with adequate descriptions of cost

Review and Selection Process NPS personnel, and in some cases independent reviewers, will review all proposals. All proposals for funding will be considered using the criteria outlined above. A summary of the review panel comments may be provided to the applicant if requested.

a. Initial Review Prior to conducting the comprehensive merit review, an initial review will be performed to determine whether: (1) the applicant is eligible for an award; (2) the information required by the NOFO has been submitted; (3) all mandatory requirements of the NOFO are satisfied; (4) the proposed project is responsive to the program objectives of the NOFO (program determination); and (5) the proposed project is in compliance with all applicable executive and secretary orders, including the President’s EO on Ending Radical and Wasteful Government DEI Programs and Preferencing as well as the EO and SO on Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History. If an applicant fails to meet the requirements or objectives of the NOFO, or does not provide sufficient information for review, the applicant will be considered non-responsive and eliminated from further review.

b. Comprehensive Merit Review All applications that satisfactorily pass the initial review will be eligible for the Comprehensive Merit Review. Each criteria element will be scored on a 0-10 point scale:

The following numerical rating values may be assigned: 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, and 0.

The scoring of each criterion must be based on the strengths and weaknesses of the application narrative. To assist in assigning an appropriate score, the following will be used as a guideline:

c. Selection The Selection Official may consider the merit review recommendation, program policy factors (list any specific policy factors and/or important criteria to be noted by the applicant while preparing their submission – examples: geographic distribution of project performance and impact, leveraging of Federal funding, project addresses a critical resource, diversity of project partners, leveraging of programmatic resources, etc.), and the amount of funds available to select applications for funding.

d. Discussions and Award The Government may enter into discussions with a selected applicant for any reason deemed necessary, including, but not limited to: (1) only a portion of the application is selected for award; (2) the Government needs additional information to determine that the applicant is capable of complying with the requirements of the Department of Interior (DOI) Financial Assistance Regulations, and/or (3) additional specific terms and conditions are required. Failure to satisfactorily resolve the issues identified by the Government may preclude award to the applicant.

This program reviews proposed budgets to ensure:

· figures are correct

· estimated costs are necessary and reasonable and clearly linked to project narratives

· avoid obviously unallowable costs

· identify costs requiring prior approval

· ensure indirect cost rates are applied correctly

· confirm cost sharing requirements are reflected in the budget.

This program reviews applications for potential overlap or duplication between the proposed project and any other funded or proposed project. Depending on the circumstances, DOI may choose to not make an award.

Risk Review Prior to making an award, the program assesses the risk posed by the applicant per 2 CFR 200.206. If an award will be made, the program may apply special conditions corresponding to the risk assessed. For awards over the simplified acquisition threshold (currently $250,000), the program reviews eligibility and financial integrity information in the applicant’s SAM.gov records per 2 CFR 200.206(a). The program also assesses financial management capabilities, project delivery experience, staffing resources, past performance, administration and reporting compliance records, and overall project complexity and potential challenges. Negative information that leads to an applicant being designated as “Medium Risk” or “High Risk” may result in specific conditions, as identified in 2 C.F.R. § 200.206, being incorporated into the final award.

AWARD NOTICES

Notices of Federal Award are sent electronically via GrantSolutions or e-mail. These notices outline the terms, conditions, and payment instructions per 2 CFR 200.211. The Notice of Federal Award signed by an authorized Grants Officer is the legal instrument obligating financial assistance to a recipient. Any other prior notice is not an authorization to begin work. If the program allows pre-award costs per 2 CFR 200.458, beginning performance before receiving a Notice of Federal Award is at the applicant’s own risk.

Anticipated start date: May 2026 Anticipated end date: May 2027

POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS AND ADMINISTRATION

Administration and National Policy Requirements For award administration and national policy requirements, see the DOI Standard Terms and Conditions. Infrastructure projects require the use of American iron, steel, manufacture products, and construction materials per 2 CFR 184.

NPS will communicate any other program- or project-specific special terms and conditions to recipients in their notices of award.

Data Availability Per the Financial Assistance Interior Regulation (FAIR), 2 CFR §1402.315:

(a) All data, methodology, factual inputs, models, analyses, technical information, reports, conclusions, valuation products or other scientific assessments in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual, resulting from a financial assistance agreement is available for use by the Department of the Interior, including being available in a manner that is sufficient for independent verification.

(b) The Federal Government has the right to:

(1) Obtain, reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the data, methodology, factual inputs, models, analyses, technical information, reports, conclusions, or other scientific assessments, produced under a Federal award; and

(2) Authorize others to receive, reproduce, publish, or otherwise use such data, methodology, factual inputs, models, analyses, technical information, reports, conclusions, or other scientific assessments, for Federal purposes, including to allow for meaningful third-party evaluation.

Reporting The recipient’s Notice of Award will detail all reporting requirements, including frequency, due dates, and instructions for requesting extensions. In general, but not limited to, recipients must:

· Submit Federal Financial reports and Program Performance reports.

· Use the Federal Financial Report (SF-425) form for financial reporting,

· Monitor award activities and report on program performance per 2 CFR 200.329,

· Promptly notify the awarding program in writing of any issues, delays, or conditions impairing award objectives per 2 CFR 200.329(e),

· Disclose any conflicts of interest related to their award that arise during the award period per 2 CFR 1402.112,

· Report on the status of real property acquired under the award in which the Federal government retains an interest per 2 CFR 200.330, and

· Report all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting the Federal award per 2 CFR 200.113.

· Report any matters related to recipient integrity and performance to SAM.gov per Appendix XII to 2 CFR 200.

· If the Federal share of the award is more than $100,000 and the recipient makes or agrees to make any payment using non-appropriated funds for lobbying in connection to the award, disclose those activities using the Disclosure of Lobbying (SF-LLL) form per

43 CFR 18.100.

· Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (FFATA) requires certain recipients to report information on executive compensation through SAM.gov and information on all sub-awards, subcontracts, and consortiums over $30,000 to the FFATA Subaward Reporting System (FSRS).

Events may occur between the scheduled performance reporting dates which have significant impact upon the supported activity. In such cases, recipients are required to notify NPS in writing as soon as the recipient becomes aware of any problems, delays, or adverse conditions that will materially impair the ability to meet the objective of the Federal award. This disclosure must include a statement of any corrective action(s) taken or contemplated, and any assistance needed to resolve the situation. The recipient should also notify NPS in writing of any favorable developments that enable meeting time schedules and objectives sooner or at less cost than anticipated or producing more or different beneficial results than originally planned.

Other Information

Payments Domestic recipients are required to register in and receive payment through the U.S. Treasury’s Automated Standard Application for Payments (ASAP), unless approved for a waiver by NPS. Foreign recipients receiving funds to a final destination bank outside the U.S. are required to receive payment through the U.S. Treasury’s International Treasury Services (ITS) System. Foreign recipients receiving funds to a final destination bank in the U.S. are required to enter and maintain current banking details in their SAM.gov entity profile and receive payment through the Automated Clearing House network by electronic funds transfer (EFT). NPS will include recipient-specific instructions on how to request payment, including identification of any additional information required and where to submit payment requests, as applicable, in all Notices of Award.

Appendix A - Application Package Forms SF424, SF424A, SF424B, SF-LLL, detailed budget instructions

1) Standard Form (SF) 424 – Application for Federal Assistance

2) Standard Form (SF) 424A – Budget Information (Non-Construction Projects)

3) Standard Form (SF) 424B – Assurances (Non-Construction Projects)

4) SF-LLL – Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (If applicable)

5) Example Budget Justification

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Type of Submission is required. Select one type of submission in accordance with agency instructions. :

Type of Application is required. Select one type of application in accordance with agency instructions.:

DateEntered1:

DateEntered2:

Submission Type - Preapplication: Select one type of submission in accordance with agency instructions. One selection is required.

Select if the type of submission is a Preapplication.:

Submission Type - Application: Select one type of submission in accordance with agency instructions. One selection is required.

Select if the type of submission is an Application.:

Submission Type - Changed Application: Select one type of submission in accordance with agency instructions. One selection is required.

Select this submission if requested by the agency to change or correct a previously submitted application. Unless requested by the agency, applicants may not use this to submit changes after the closing date.:

Application Type - New: Select one type of application in accordance with agency instructions. One selection is required..

Select New if the application is being submitted to an agency for the first time.:

Application Type - Continuation: Select one type of application in accordance with agency instructions. One selection is required.

Select Continuation if the submission is an extension for an additional funding/budget period for a project with a projected completion date. This can include renewals.:

Application Type - Revision: Select one type of application in accordance with agency instructions. One selection is required.

Select Revision if the submission is a change in the Federal Government’s financial obligation or contingent liability from an existing obligation. :

Revision Type: Select a revision type from the list provided. A selection is required if Type of Application is Revision.:

Other (specify): Please specify the type of revision. This field is required if E. Other is checked.:

Date Received: Enter the date received, if applicable. Enter in the format mm/dd/yyyy. This field is required.:

Applicant Identifier: Enter the applicant's control number, if applicable.:

Federal Entity Identifier: Enter the number assigned to your organization by the Federal agency.:

Federal Award Identifier: For new applications leave blank. For a continuation or revision to an existing award, enter the previously assigned Federal award identifier number. If a changed/corrected application, enter the Federal Identifier in accordance with agency instructions.:

Date Received by State: Enter the date received by the State, if applicable. Enter in the format mm/dd/yyyy.:

State Application Identifier: Enter the identifier assigned by the State, if applicable.:

Organization Name: Enter the legal name of the applicant that will undertake the assistance activity. This field is required.:

EIN/TIN: Enter either TIN or EIN as assigned by the Internal Revenue Service. If your organization is not in the US, enter 44-4444444. This field is required.:

UEI: Enter the UEI of the applicant organization. This field is required.:

Street1: Enter the first line of the Street Address. This field is required.:

Street2: Enter the second line of the Street Address.:

City: Enter the City. This field is required.:

County/Parish: Enter the County/Parish.:

State: Select the state, US possession or military code from the provided list. This field is required if Country is the United States.:

Province: Enter the Province.:

Country: Select the Country from the provided list. This field is required.: USA: UNITED STATES

ZIP/ Postal Code: Enter the nine-digit Postal Code (e.g., ZIP code). This field is required if the country is the United States.:

Department Name: Enter the name of primary organizational department, service, laboratory, or equivalent level within the organization which will undertake the assistance activity.:

Division Name: Enter the name of primary organizational division, office, or major subdivision which will undertake the assistance activity.:

AOR Prefix: Select the Prefix from the provided list or enter a new Prefix not provided on the list.:

AOR First Name: Enter the First Name. This field is required.:

AOR Middle Name: Enter the Middle Name.:

AOR Last Name: Enter the Last Name. This field is required.:

AOR Suffix: Select the Suffix from the provided list or enter a new Suffix not provided on the list.:

Title: Enter the position title.:

Organizational Affiliation: Enter the organization if different from the applicant organization.:

Telephone Number: Enter the daytime Telephone Number. This field is required.:

Fax Number: Enter the Fax Number.:

Email: Enter a valid Email Address. This field is required.:

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ViewBurdenStatement:

Type of Applicant 1: Select the appropriate applicant type. A selection is required.:

Type of Applicant 2: Select the appropriate applicant type.:

Type of Applicant 3: Select the appropriate applicant type.:

Type of Applicant Other: Enter the applicant type here if you selected "Other (specify)" for Type of Applicant.:

Agency Name: Pre-populated from the Application cover sheet.:

CFDA Number: Pre-populated from the Application cover sheet.:

CFDA/Program Title: Pre-populated from the Application cover sheet.:

Opportuntity Number: Pre-populated from the Application cover sheet. This field is required.:

Opportunity Title: Pre-populated from the Application cover sheet. This field is required.:

Competition Number: Pre-populated from the Application cover sheet.:

Competition Title: Pre-populated from the Application cover sheet.:

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Project Title: Enter a brief, descriptive title of the project. This field is required.:

FileName:

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Attachment Check Box: Indicates whether an Attachment is attached:

Additional Project Title - View Attachment Button: Select to view attachment(s).:

Additional Project Title - Delete Attachment Button: Select to delete attachment(s).:

Additional Project Title - Add Attachment Button: Select to add attachment(s).:

Debt Explanation - View Attachment Button: Click here to view the attachment.:

Debt Explanation - Delete Attachment Button: Click here to delete the attachment.:

Debt Explanation - Add Attachment Button: Click here to add the attachment.:

Debt Explanation is required.:

Applicant District: Enter the Congressional District in the format: 2 character State Abbreviation - 3 character District Number. Examples: CA-005 for California's 5th district, CA-012 for California's 12th district.

If outside the US, enter 00-000.

This field is required.:

Program District: Enter the Congressional District in the format: 2 character State Abbreviation - 3 character District Number. Examples: CA-005 for California's 5th district, CA-012 for California's 12th district.

If all districts in a state are affected, enter "all" for the district number. Example: MD-all for all congressional districts in Maryland.

If nationwide (all districts in all states), enter US-all.

If the program/project is outside the US, enter 00-000.

This field is required.:

Additional Congressional Districts:

Additional Congressional Districts - Add Attachment Button: Click here to add the attachment.:

Additional Congressional Districts - Delete Attachment Button: Click here to delete the attachment.:

Additional Congressional Districts - View Attachment Button: Click here to view the attachment.:

Project Start Date: Enter the date in the format MM/DD/YYYY. This field is required.:

Project End Date: Enter the date in the format MM/DD/YYYY. This field is required.:

Federal Estimated Funding: Enter the dollar amount. This field is required.:

Applicant Estimated Funding: Enter the dollar amount. This field is required.:

State Estimated Funding: Enter the dollar amount. This field is required.:

Local Estimated Funding: Enter the dollar amount. This field is required.:

Other Estimated Funding: Enter the dollar amount. This field is required.:

Program Income Estimated Funding: Enter the dollar amount. This field is required.:

Total Estimated Funding: Enter the total dollar amount. This field is required.:

E.O. 12372 Review selection is required: Select status of Review.:

State Review Available: Click to select option.:

State Review Not Selected: Click to select option.:

State Review Not Covered: Click to select option.:

State Review Date: Enter the date in the format MM/DD/YYYY.:

Applicant Delinquent on Federal Debt is required: Select an option.:

Delinquent on Debt: Click to select option.:

Not Delinquent on Debt: Click to select option.:

I Agree checkbox is required: Check I Agree checkbox to provide the required Certifications and Assurances.:

Certification Agree: Check to select. This field is required.: N: No

AOR Title: Enter the position title. This field is required.:

AOR Telephone Number: Enter the daytime Telephone Number. This field is required.:

AOR Fax Number: Enter the Fax Number.:

AOR Email: Enter a valid Email Address. This field is required.:

AORSignature:

DateEntered19:

DateEntered20:

DateSigned:

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Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) win2k

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SECTION A - BUDGET SUMMARY

BUDGET INFORMATION - Non-Construction Programs

OMB Number: 4040-0006

Expiration Date: 02/28/2025

Grant Program

Function or Activity

(a)

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number

(b)

Estimated Unobligated Funds

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