PKG00264773-instructions.docx

Evaluation of Aquatic Invasive Species Outreach Efforts Updated 12/02/2020 Federal Financial Assistance Application Submission Instructions The instructions provided below should only be used for submitting applications in response to the request for proposals to evaluate aquatic invasive species outreach efforts.

Forms and Documents All applicants must submit the documents detailed in section D of the NOFO within the GrantSolutions system. Application packages should include, at a minimum:

· A Project Narrative that includes:

· Statement of Need that describes why funding is necessary;

· Information on key project personnel;

· Description of the long-term, overarching goal(s) of the program/project;

· Description of the geographic scope or location the work will be conducted;

· Description of the activities and anticipated products/outcomes;

· Timetable indicating when activities or project milestones are expected to be accomplished; and

· Description of Entities Undertaking the Project

· A Budget Narrative that explains and justifies all requested budget items/costs.

· An overlap / duplication statement that addresses if there is any overlap between the proposed project and any other active or anticipated projects in terms of activities, costs, or time commitment of key personnel.

· A statement of any actual or potential conflict of interest.

· Single Audit Reporting Statement, if applicable.

· Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form, if applicable.

· Contact information of at least three references.

· All application packages should include, at a minimum, the lasted version appropriate federal forms: SF-424, 424A, and 424B for non-construction projects or SF-424, 424C, and 424D for construction projects.

Application submission The Service is now using the GrantSolutions system for its grant management. Please note that Grants.gov is only used for the grant announcement and to provide a downloadable Application Package; applications should be submitted electronically using the GrantSolutions system. If an eligible applicant cannot use GrantSolutions for a legitimate reason, application by email may be possible, but would require prior approval.

All questions, including deadlines for submitting the application package, should be directed to the ANS Task Force Executive Secretary:

Susan Pasko Division of Fish and Aquatic Conservation

USFWS HQ - MS:FAC

5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 Phone: 703 358-2466 Fax: 703 358-2487 Email: susan_pasko@fws.gov