Information will be collected from college and university applicants seeking grant support under the USDA Higher Education Challenge, Capacity, Tribal Equity, Hispanic-serving Institutions Secondary Education Challenge, and Tribal Research Grants Program. It includes an intent to submit a proposal; proposal cover page; current and pending support that the principal investigator/project director has received or expects to receive in the future; assurance that the project meets federal standards regarding research dealing with animals, human subject, or recombinant DNA or RNA; faculty vitae; a budget; and other
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.