Guidelines for completing SF-424
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Block 1:  TYPE OF SUBMISSION
Section has been completed.

Block 2:  DATE SUBMITTED
The date to the Federal agency is very important and if not completed will delay processing of the application.

Block 3:  DATE RECEIVED BY STATE
Not Applicable.

Block 4:  DATE RECEIVED BY FEDERAL AGENCY
Not Applicable.

Block 5:  APPLICANT INFORMATION
Self-Explanatory.

Block 6:  EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
Number assigned by Internal Revenue Service. Obtain from Business Office. Must be included.

Block 7:  TYPE OF APPLICANT
Note: For purposes of this application, State universities are considered Institutions of Higher Learning (I) – not state. Covered under OMB Circular A-110.

Block 8:  TYPE OF APPLICATION

• Check Appropriate box and enter appropriate letter(s) in the space(s) provided:

• "New" means a new assistance award.

• "Continuation" means an extension for and additional funding/budget period for a project with a projected completion date.

• "Revision" means any change in the Federal Government’s financial obligation or contingent liability from an existing obligation.

• Applicants for a Nondiscretionary Assistance Program should write "NONDISCRETIONARY" in Block 8.

• "Nondiscretionary Assistance Program" means any NOAA program providing financial assistance (1) under which the amount of funding for, and the intended recipient of, the financial assistance is specified by Congress in the NOAA appropriation; or (2) the recipients of which have customarily been a State or an interstate fishery commission.

Block 9:  NAME OF FEDERAL AGENCY
Section has been completed.

Block 10:  CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBER (CFDA)
11-417 Title: Sea Grant.

Block 11:  DESCRIPTIVE TITLE OF APPLICANT’S PROJECT
Use key words. Provide concise description.

Block 12:  AREAS AFFECTED BY PROJECT
List only the largest political entities affected.

Block 13:  PROPOSED PROJECT START DATE
Indicate the total period of performance for the project.

Block 14:  CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF

1. Self-explanatory.

2. Should relate to Block 12.

Block 15:  ESTIMATED FUNDING

1. Funds requested for this budget period of the project (usually 12 months).

2. Should include all funding for this budget period by the applicant, regardless of type.

3. Would be used for in-kind contributions, cost sharing, or match from state, unless applicant is a state, in which case "b" would be used.

4. Would be used for in-kind contributions, cost sharing, or match from local government, unless applicant is a local government, in which case "b" would be used.

5. Would be used for in-kind contributions, cost sharing, or match from "other sources" not identified in "a through d".

6. Would be used to show estimated income to be derived from this project, e.g., registration fees, sale of fish, admission fees. Income to be used as designated in the Department of Commerce Standard Terms & Conditions C.06.

NOTE: Funds shown in (b.-e.) will be included in the award as contributions/cost sharing/match and cannot be withdrawn or adjusted after awarded.

Block 16:  IS APPLICANT SUBJECT TO REVIEW BY STATE EXECUTIVE ORDER 12372 PROCESS?
Either Block " a." or " b." must be addressed. If date and the SAI are not provided in Block No. 3 above, they must be furnished immediately upon receipt from the SPOC to the Program Officer.

Block 17:  IS THE APPLICANT DELINQUENT ON ANY FEDERAL DEBIT?
Either  a. or  b. must be completed.

NOTE: If "No" is checked but a review by the NOAA Grants Management Division reveals that the applicant organization (for universities, any campus, for States, and any bureau or agency) is delinquent on any payment, i.e., taxes, invoices, etc., the award will not be made until the delinquency has been resolved.

Block 18:  SIGNATURES
Must be signed by legal applicant. (Organization performing work or responsible for performance of work). Blocks 18 a.-e. must be completed. If approved, the award will be addressed to this person.