Funding Resources
Information about forest health-related special project funding (Evaluation Monitoring, Special Technology Development Program, Forest Service Pesticide Impact Assessment Program, Biological Control of Invasive Forest Pests) can be found here.
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Grant Guidance 101
An introductory guide covering the grant process and key elements of grant agreements with a State and Private Forestry program in Region 5.
Pre-award Grant Checklist
A downloadable checklist to help prepare and develop grant or modification packages.
SAM.gov Guidance
A 3-page document that explains the significance and mechanics of SAM.gov for both existing and potential grant awardees.
Additional Funding Resources
Redesign (Competitive) Grants
Principles of Forest Service Grants
Administrative Guidelines
Grants Management Guidance & Circulars (2 CFR 200)
Allowable/unallowable costs (2CFR 200 E)
Elements for Writing Grant Proposals
Grant Narrative Format including Budget
Fiscal Details Needed for the Grant Narrative
Matching for Grants
Match Waivers (for Guam, CNMI, American Samoa only)
Sample Third Party Match Letter (The Nature Conservancy)
Proposal forms
SF-424 - Application for Federal Assistance
SF-424A - Budget Information
Note: The SF-424 and SF-424A ask for "Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance" (CFDA) numbers and titles (.pdf)
SF-424B - Assurances for Non-construction Programs
SF-424C - For use with construction and Forest Legacy project grants
SF-424D - For use with construction and Forest Legacy project grants
AD-3030 - Final Representation Regarding Felony and Tax Delinquent
SF-LLL - Disclosure of Lobbying Activities - For grants $100,000 and more
FS 1500-35 Certification Regarding Lobbying - For grants less than $100,000
FS 1500-34 Grant Equipment Justification and Certification Statement
FS 1500-22 Financial Capability Questionnaire
FS 1500-22A Financial Capability Checklist
FS 1500-22B Financial Capability Checklist for State Government Agencies Only
Supplemental Information that may be requested in your Letter of Funding Advice
Screening for Invasive Species in Proposals & Operations
Grant Awarding Process
S&PF Grant Award/Modification to States Timeline
Award letter including administrative procedures
Sample request & approval of grant pre-award incurrence of expenditures
Grant folder labels - Use labels to set up folders for each grant as soon as you receive a Letter of Funding Advice.
Principles of Forest Service Grants
Administrative Guidelines
Publications/Websites/Videos: Acknowledgements, USFS Logo, Copyright and Equal Opportunity Statement
Grants Management Guidance & Circulars (2 CFR 200)
Allowable/unallowable costs (2 CFR 200 E)
Grant Financial Management
Fiscal Accountability for Grants
Salary Tracking
Match
Sample match documentation
Quarterly match report
Financial Management Forms
SF-425 - Federal Financial Report:
SF-270 - Request for Reimbursement
Equipment Tracking Forms
SF-428 – Tangible Personal Property Report (Cover Sheet) (instructions)
SF-428-A Tangible Personal Property Report – Annual Report (instructions)
SF-428-B Tangible Personal Property Report – Final Report (instructions)
SF-428-C Tangible Personal Property Report – Disposition Request/Report (instructions)
SF-428-S Tangible Personal Property Report – Supplemental Sheet (instructions)
Grant Progress Reports
Progress reports
Progress report template
Progress report template (Forest Health)
Grant Amendments
Expiration & Closing grants
Final report
Expiration and Closeout Procedures
Sample request to extend closeout date
Grant Recordkeeping