SF 424. Application for Federal Assistance

Form SF 424 is the Application for Federal Assistance form, which is used to apply for federal grants or cooperative agreements. This form is required for all federal grant or cooperative agreement applications and is used by federal agencies to evaluate applications for funding.

The form consists of several parts, including the summary, the applicant information, the project information, the budget information, and the assurances and certifications. The most important fields include the applicant's name, contact information, project title, project summary, and the proposed budget.

This form is compiled in cases where individuals, organizations or government entities wish to apply for federal grants or cooperative agreements. The parties to the document are the applicant and the federal agency that is offering the grant or cooperative agreement.

When compiling this form, it is important to carefully read the instructions and ensure that all required fields are completed accurately and completely. The form should also be accompanied by all required documents and attachments.

The advantages of this form include the ability to apply for federal grants or cooperative agreements in a standardized and organized manner. However, problems can arise if the form is not completed correctly, leading to a delay or denial of funding.

Related forms include Form SF 424A, which is used for the budget information required for federal grants or cooperative agreements, and Form SF 424B, which is used for the assurances and certifications required for federal grants or cooperative agreements. Alternative forms include grant or cooperative agreement applications specific to individual federal agencies.

Once completed, the form is submitted electronically through Grants.gov or directly to the federal agency offering the grant or cooperative agreement. The form and its instances are stored electronically in the federal agency's grant management system.