A uniform grant application package for non-entitlement discretionary grant programs is needed to evaluate and rank applicants and protect the integrity of the grantee selection process.
This is a revision to the currently approved information collection. FNS is requesting a 3-year total generic burden of 150,000 hours and 30,000 responses. This is an increase of 26,097 hours and 25,239 responses. There were additional grant programs added to the collection activities in FY 2015. This occurred because of new programs included in authorizing Program legislation. Additionally, FNS added responses to account for the use of USDA and standard forms (this resulted in a significant increase to the number of responses requested). Of the 150,000 hours requested, 40,640 are used for ICs submitted with this clearance, leaving 109,360 hours (and 20,205 responses).
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.
Form SF-424 Grants.gov Standard Forms (Business)
Appendix B - 0584-0512 Burden Table.xlsx
0584-0512 Grants Generic - Supporting Statement.docx
2018 Farm to School Grant Program (SLT)