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**BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT**

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[]{.mark} **PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT No. RFA-WY08-9014**

**CFDA No. 15.231**

**CFDA Name: Fish, Wildlife and Plant Resource Management**

**ISSUE DATE: May 9, 2008**

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**Contact Information:**

Ilze Karklins-Powers -- Grants & Agreements Specialist

> Phone: (307) 775-6293

Fax: (307) 775-6317

Application preparation time may take several weeks, please start the
process now.

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

Table of Contents 2

SECTION I. Funding Opportunity Description 3

# A. Legislative Authority 3 {#a.-legislative-authority-3 .unnumbered}

B. Project Background Information 3

C. Project Objective 3

D. Benefits 3

E. Statement of Joint Objectives

SECTION II. Award Information 4

A. Expected Number of Awards 4

B. Estimated Total Program Funding 4

C. Award Ceiling 4

D. Assistance Instrument 4

SECTION III. Eligibility Information 4

> A. Eligible Applicants 4
>
> B. Cost Sharing or Matching 4

SECTION IV. Application and Submission Information 4

A. Address to Request Application Package 4

B. Content and Form of Application 4

C. Submission Dates and Times 5

D. Intergovernmental Review 6

E. Funding Restrictions 6

SECTION V. Application Review Information 6

A.  Criteria 6

B.  Review and Selection Process 7

SECTION VI. Award Administration Information 7

A.  Award Notices 7

B.  Administrative and National Policy Requirements 7

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1.  Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars 7

2.  Standards Awards Terms and Conditions 7

3.  Compliance of Buy American Act 8

4.  Opposition to Any Legislation 8

5.  Endorsements 8

6.  Retention and Access Requirements for Records 9

7.  Increasing Seat Belt Use 9

8.  Special Terms and Conditions 9

9.  Central Contractor Registration (CCR) 11

10. Payments 11

11. Property Management and Disposition 12

C. Reporting 12

A.. For ASAP Recipients 12

B. For ACH Recipients 12

C. Performance Reports 13

D. Noncompliance 13

SECTION VII. Agency Contacts 13

Attachment A 14

Attachment B 15-22

# **Section I. Funding Opportunity Description**

**Legislative Authority:** Federal Land Policy and Management Act of
1976, Sec. 307 (b) Subject to the provisions of applicable law, the
Secretary may enter into contracts and cooperative agreements involving
the management, protection, development, and sale of public lands.

**Project Background Information**: **The Rawlins Field Office**
encompasses 12.5 million acres in south-central Wyoming and includes the
eastern third of Sweetwater County in addition to all of Carbon, Albany
and Laramie counties. Within that area, the Rawlins Field Office is
responsible for the management of 3.5 million acres of public lands and
approximately 4.5 million acres of federal mineral estate.

Most recently, the Atlantic Rim Natural Gas Project (ARNG) Final
Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) and recently issued Record of
Decision (ROD) provides the plan for future management of the federal
surface and mineral estate in the Atlantic Rim Project Area (ARPA).
Associated with such project development will be an increased need for
compliance monitoring.

**Project Objective**: The intern will be conducting environmental
compliance & monitoring (70% in the field, 30% in the office)
inspections of oil & gas development project sites in accordance with
approved Plans of Development and Conditions of Approval (benchmark
document to measure compliance and success). Interns will target
locations to determine if projects have been developed and are being
operated according to all applicable jurisdictions. Environmental
impacts, the effectiveness of conditions of approval (COA), and the
success of reclamation (post-use land restoration) will all be
monitored.

**Benefits:**

A.  Assistance for BLM Natural Resource Specialists and other fluid
    mineral staff (e.g., managers, compliance technicians, and
    administrative staff) as they implement oil and gas compliance
    monitoring programs and actions.

B.  Enhanced understanding of BLM's multiple use and conservation
    mission and program by exposing recent college graduates to work in
    fluid minerals management.

C.  Enhance the incorporation of emerging science, new technology, and
    innovative techniques into BLM land management programs through
    interactions between recent graduates and experienced staff.

D.  Develop an additional potential source of qualified applicants for
    mineral management occupations

**Statement of Joint Objectives/Project Management Plan**:

> The BLM agrees to:

1\. Work with the recipient to identify projects.

> 2\. Coordinate with the recipient to develop a mentoring program.
>
> 3\. Provide the opportunity for an internship (a 5-month term)
> position at the Rawlins, WY BLM field office during the field season.
>
> 4\. Provide safety orientation and training for all government tools,
> equipment or vehicles.
>
> 6\. Participate with the recipient in development of training and in
> selection of interns.
>
> 7\. Provide payments to the recipient in accordance with Section VI,
> Financial Support, and Section VII, Payments, of this agreement and
> applicable OMB and Treasury Regulations.
>
> 8\. When official travel is required, reimburse expenses at a rate
> equivalent to the BLM's travel and per diem rate.

The recipient agrees to:

> 1\. Coordinate the mentoring program, select and pay the salaries for
> those interns selected for this program.

2\. Provide training and scientific expertise as outlined in agreement.

3\. Provide faculty and facilities for education programs.

> 4\. Maintain records.

# **Section II. Award Information**

A.  Expected Number of Awards: One

B.  Estimated Total Program Funding: \$25,000

C.  Award Ceiling: \$25,000

D.  Assistance Instrument: Cooperative Agreement

# **Section III. Eligibility Information**

A.  Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted

B.  Cost Sharing or Matching: This program has no statutory matching
    funds requirement however, applicants offering matching funds are
    more likely to be funded. If cost sharing is from a third party
    include a copy of the letter committing funds or interest in the
    project.

# **Section IV. Application and Submission Information**

A.  Address to Request Application Package: This announcement contains
    all information required to submit your application. If you need to
    request a paper copy, please submit your request in writing to:
    Bureau of Land Management, Attn: Ilze Karklins-Powers, 5353
    Yellowstone Rd., Cheyenne, WY 82009 or fax your request to (307)
    775-6317.

B.  Content and Form of Application: All proposals shall include the
    following documents in the order listed (from top to bottom).

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1.  Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance. The person
    who signs the SF424 in Block 18 must have the authority to bind the
    applicant to the terms of the assistance award. (The form may be
    downloaded from the following web address:
    [http//www.whitehouse.gov/OMB/grants/grants_forms.html]{.underline})

2.  Standard Form 424a, Budget. (The form may be downloaded from the
    following web address:
    [http//www.whitehouse.gov/OMB/grants/grants_forms.html]{.underline})

3.  Standard Form424b, Assurances -- Non-Construction Programs. (The
    form may be downloaded from the following web address:
    [http//www.whitehouse.gov/OMB/grants/grants_forms.html]{.underline})

4.  Certifications Regarding Lobbying -- Certifications for Contracts,
    Grants, Loans and Cooperative Agreements. This requirement applies
    to recipients of awards exceeding \$100,000 (attachment A).

5.  Indirect Charges. Most States, Universities and larger non-profits
    have a negotiated indirect cost rate agreement with the Federal
    Government. This agreement provides the rates approved for use on
    cooperative agreements, grants, contracts, and other agreements with
    the Federal Government. A copy of the current rate agreement must be
    submitted with any proposed project. Smaller organizations may not
    have an agreement with the Federal Government. In these cases the
    indirect cost rate must be accompanied by a determination from an
    independent auditing firm. This determination will include the
    indirect cost rate, the calculations of the indirect cost rate
    including the base and the indirect costs pools and the associated
    dollar figures for both. Proposals that fail to document their
    indirect costs will have those costs disallowed.

6.  Proposal Submission Format (attachment B) can be used as an example
    when submitting your proposal. The proposal technical text must be
    no longer than 10 pages, no smaller than font size 11, and have 1
    inch margins. The 10 page limit includes all test, figures,
    references, and vitae. (The Budget (attachment 3) is not included in
    the 10 page limit). The text should include the following:

    a.  Introduction, Purpose, Objectives and Relevance

        i.  Describe why the project is needed by the applicant

        ii. Describe the applicant's objectives

        iii. Describe how the applicant's objectives support their
             mission and how this project will improve habitat
             restoration or enhance habitat conditions to support
             species conservation.

    b.  Technical Approach

        i.  Describe how the applicant proposes to conduct and achieve
            the project in accordance with the Statement of Joint
            Objectives in Section I, D. The project design must contain
            enough detail to show the development of the project between
            the partners, tasks, milestones, and objectives. The work
            plan must be clear, suitable and feasible with respect to
            the following:

            1.  Describe the techniques, procedures, and methodologies
                to be used.

            2.  Describe data collection, analysis, and means of
                relationship interpretation.

            3.  Describe expected results or outcomes.

            4.  Describe the procedures for evaluating project efficacy,
                including fixed performance indices with probabilities
                for obtaining them.

            5.  Explain how the applicant will meet the completion
                schedule identified in Section I, D.

    c.  Qualification, Experience, and Past Performance

        i.  Describe who will carry out the project activities. List all
            project personnel, including consultants. Describe their
            responsibilities and the amount o time each will dedicate to
            the project. Briefly describe how their experience and
            qualifications are appropriate to successfully achieve the
            stated objectives.

7.  Budget (attachment C) should contain the following as well as a
    description of the cost share (cash vs. in kind):

    a.  Salaries and Wages

        i.  Include all employees and their titles working on the
            project.

    b.  Fringe Benefits

        i.  Propose your rates/amounts. If rates are audit approved,
            include a copy of the audit agreement and/or the name of the
            audit agency. If more than one rate is used, list each rate
            and the wage or salary base.

    c.  Consultant/Contracting Fees

        i.  Include payments for professional and technical consultants
            and contractors participating in the project.

    d.  Travel and Per Diem

        i.  For each trip, indicate the number of persons traveling, the
            total number of days they will be in travel status, and the
            total subsistence and transportation costs for the trip. Per
            diem rates shall not exceeed maximum Federal rates. To view
            current Federal per diem rates, visit
            <http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?contentld=17943&contentType=GSA_BASIC>
            and follow the links to per diem information.

    e.  Supplies and Materials

        i.  Include consumable supplies and materials to be used in the
            project, listing each item and quantity individually.
            Include items of expendable equipment, i.e., equipment
            costing less than \$500 or with an estimated useful life of
            less than two years. Equipment costing more than \$500
            should be listed in the Other Costs category (Category G,
            below).

    f.  Services

        i.  Include the cost of duplication and printing, long distance
            telephone calls, equipment rental, postage and other service
            no previously listed.

    g.  Other Costs

        i.  List equipment items in excess of \$500 and other items not
            previously listed. Note that equipment items work less than
            \$500 or that have a useful life of less than 2 years must
            be listed in the Supplies and Materials category (Category
            E, above).

    h.  Indirect Charges

        i.  If indirect costs will be charged to the grant, complete the
            table below with your current approved indirect cost rate
            and the direct costs it will be applied to. A copy of your
            most recent indirect cost rate must be attached if indirect
            costs will be requested.

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C.  Submission Dates and Times

Applicants are responsible for their proposals being submitted to the
location below by May 28, 2008 4:00 P.M. Mountain Time. The electronic
submission into grants.gov is due by midnight May 28, 2008 Mountain
Time. A proposal received after the closing date and time will not be
considered for award. If it is determined that a proposal will not be
considered due to lateness, the applicant will be so notified
immediately. All submissions entering the BLM facility by mail or
delivery service are subject to inspection and/or x-ray. Proposal
packages may be delivered by hand to the address provided below. The BLM
-- Wyoming State Office will accept hand delivered proposals daily,
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Mountain Time, except
Saturdays, Sundays and Federal holidays.

All proposals will be required to be submitted electronically through
grants.gov. Hard copy submissions will only be accepted under special
circumstances where grants.gov is not accessible or registration has
been delayed. Documentation for the special circumstance must accompany
the hard copy submission. Most of the required attached forms can be
prepared online. Any form that is not available online may be submitted
as attachments at the end of the proposal. If you have not registered in
grants.gov, please visit the website
[http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/) and get started in the
registration process. **Application preparation time may take several
weeks to get certified.** Once at the website, choose "Get Started" and
work through the first 5 steps. In order to complete the SF424 forms,
everyone will have to download the free software "pure edge viewer"
which is step #2. If you have any questions or problems with the
registration process, please contact the grants.gov help desk at
1-800-518-4726.

For hard copy submissions, please provide one stapled original and one
stapled copy including attachments to the following address:

Bureau of Land Management

Attn: Ilze Karklins-Powers

5353 Yellowstone Rd.

Cheyenne, WY 82009

Phone Number: (307) 775-6293

Fax Number (307) 775-6317

D.  Intergovernmental Review:

This funding opportunity is not subject to Executive Order (EO) 12372,
"Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." Applicants subject to EO
12372 must contact their State's Single Point of Contact (SPOC) to find
out about and comply with the State's process. The names and addresses
of the SPOC's are listed in the OMB's home page at
<http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/spoc.html>

E.  Funding Restrictions

A cooperative agreement issued by the BLM Wyoming State Office, signed
by the BLM Grants Management Officer, obligates BLM funds. Notification
of a successful proposal does not constitute authority to incur costs.
Costs incurred prior to receipt of a signed grant or cooperative
agreement will not be reimbursed. Once the grant or cooperative
agreement for a successful proposal has been signed by the BLM GMO, the
recipient may incur costs as specified in their proposed and approved
budget submittal. **Funding for the first year does not guarantee
funding in subsequent years.** A new proposal must be submitted for
subsequent years.

**Section V Application Award and Review Information**

A.  **Application Review Information Criteria**

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1.  Purpose, Objectives, and Relevance

    a.  The proposal adequately describes why the project is needed by
        the recipient.

    b.  The objectives are well defined, measurable, and realistic for
        the project's anticipated timeframe.

    c.  The benefits support the mission of the recipient and can be
        tied to a BLM Performance Measure. Improving habitat restoration
        or enhancing habitat conditions to support species conservation.

2.  Technical Approach

    a.  The project design contains enough detail to show the
        development of the project and the relationship between the
        partners, tasks, milestones and goals. The roles and
        responsibilities of each partner are clearly articulated. The
        milestones are clear, and supported by a well thought-out
        schedule that supports the work to be accomplished for the
        duration of the project.

    b.  The proposed project's importance/relevance and applicability
        are tied to the program (GPRA) goals. Is there value and
        importance to the program goals?

    c.  The Work Plan objectives are clear, suitable and feasible with
        respect to the following:

        i.  Techniques, procedures, and methodologies;

        ii. Data Collection, analysis, and means of interpretation;

        iii. Expected results or outcomes; and

        iv. Procedures for evaluating project efficacy, including fixed
            performance indices with probabilities for obtaining them.

    d.  The project proposal work plan is designed to produce the
        proposed outcomes and outputs. The outcomes are clearly stated
        and tied to intermediate outcomes as stated in the solicitation.

3.  Qualifications, Experience, Past Performance

    a.  The qualifications and experience of the organization are
        evident, and appear to be adequate to achieve project goals and
        objectives.

    b.  The qualification and experience o the Project
        Director/Principal Investigator to be assigned for direct work
        on the project are evident, and appear to be adequate to achieve
        project goals and objectives and will be available for work on
        this agreement.

    c.  The applicant past and current assistance awards show they have
        completed project goals.

4.  Budget

    a.  The budget line items are appropriate, reasonable, allowable ,
        well justified and commensurate with the level of effort needed
        to accomplish the project objectives.

    b.  The budget breakdown or narrative provides adequate
        justification for each budget category used. If equipment is
        requested by the applicant is it fully justified and necessary
        for the performance and completion of the project?

    c.  The applicant and other counterpart's cash and in-kind matching
        funds or contributions are acceptable.

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C.  Review and Selection Process

Proposals will be reviewed by BLM personnel. All proposals for funding
will be considered using the criteria outlined above. A summary of the
review panel comments will be provided to the applicant.

**Section VI. Award Administration Information**

A.  Award Notices

If the applicant's proposal is selected for award, Bureau Form 1511-1,
Assistance Agreement, will be sent for signature. Work cannot begin
before the awardee receives a fully executed copy of the Bureau Form
1511-1 approved by the Grants Management Officer. Unsuccessful
applicants will be notified by letter.

B.  Administrative and National Policy Requirements:

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1.  Office of Management and Budget (OMB ) Circulars

By accepting Federal assistance, your organization agrees to abide by
the applicable OMB Circulars in the expenditure of Federal funds and
performance under this program.

OMB Circular A-21, "Cost Principles for Education Institutions"
<http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a021/a21_2004.html>

OMB Circular A-110, "Uniform Administrative Requirement for Grants and
Other Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and
Other Non-Profit Organizations"

<http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a110/a110.html>

> OMB Circular A‑122, \"Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations\"
>
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a122_2004.html>
>
> OMB Circular A-133, \"Audits of States, Local Governments, and
> Non‑Profit Organizations.\"
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/circulars/a133/a133.html>
>
> **2. Standard Award Terms and Conditions**
>
> This agreement incorporates the Standard Award Terms and Conditions
> found at the following Department of the Interior website as if they
> were given here: <http://www.doi.gov/pam/TermsandConditions.html> Upon
> request, the GMO will provide the recipient a copy.

Standard Award Terms and Conditions:

> Acceptance of a Federal Financial Assistance award from the Department
> of the Interior (DOI) carries with it the responsibility to be aware
> of and comply with the terms and conditions of award. Acceptance is
> defined as the start of work, drawing down funds, or accepting the
> award via electronic means. Awards are based on the application
> submitted to, and as approved by DOI and are subject to the terms and
> conditions incorporated either directly or by reference in the
> following:

-   Program legislation\\regulation.

-   Special terms and conditions.

-   Code of Federal Regulations/Regulatory Requirements, as applicable
    (Contact your program officer with any questions regarding the
    applicability of the following ):

> [43 CFR 12(A) Administrative and Audit Requirements and Cost
> Principles for Assistance
> Programs](http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div6&view=text&node=43:1.1.1.1.12.1&idno=43)
>
> [43 CFR 12(E) Buy American Requirements for Assistance
> Programs](http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=50ff52492b15ab863ba3653823139c4e&rgn=div6&view=text&node=43:1.1.1.1.12.5&idno=43)
>
> [43 CFR 12(C) Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and
> Cooperative Agreements to State and
> Local](http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=50ff52492b15ab863ba3653823139c4e&rgn=div6&view=text&node=43:1.1.1.1.12.3&idno=43)
>
> [43 CFR 12(F) Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and
> Cooperative Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education,
> Hospitals, other Non-Profit and Commercial
> Organizations](http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=50ff52492b15ab863ba3653823139c4e&rgn=div6&view=text&node=43:1.1.1.1.12.6&idno=43)
>
> [43 CFR 43 Governmentwide Requirements for a Drug-Free
> Workplace](http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=50ff52492b15ab863ba3653823139c4e&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title43/43cfr43_main_02.tpl)
>
> [43 CFR 42 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension
> (Nonprocurement)](http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=50ff52492b15ab863ba3653823139c4e&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title43/43cfr42_main_02.tpl)
>
> [43 CFR 18 New Restrictions on
> Lobbying](http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=50ff52492b15ab863ba3653823139c4e&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title43/43cfr18_main_02.tpl)
>
> **3. Compliance With Buy American Act.**
>
> a\. Notice: Pursuant to sec. 307 of the Omnibus Consolidated
> Appropriations Act of 1997, Public Law 104-208, 110 Stat. 3009, please
> be advised of the following:
>
> In the case of any equipment or product that may be authorized to be
> purchased with financial assistance provided using funds made
> available in this act, it is the sense of the Congress that entities
> receiving the assistance should, in expending the assistance, purchase
> only American-made equipment and products.
>
> b\. Recipient agrees to follow the requirements in 43 CFR Part 12,
> Subpart E, Buy American Requirements for Assistance Programs.
>
> **4. Opposition to Any Legislation.** In accordance with the
> Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Act,
> 2006, Title IV, Section 402, No part of any appropriation contained in
> this Act shall be available for any activity or the publication or
> distribution of literature that in any way tends to promote public
> support or opposition to any legislative proposal on which
> Congressional action is not complete other than to communicate to
> Members of Congress as described in 18 U.S.C. 1913.
>
> **5. Endorsements.** Recipient shall not publicize or otherwise
> circulate, promotional material (such as advertisements, sales
> brochures, press releases, speeches, still and motion pictures,
> articles, manuscripts or other publications) which states or implies
> governmental, Departmental, bureau, or government employee endorsement
> of a product, service, or position which the recipient represents. No
> release of information relating to this award may state or imply that
> the Government approves of the recipient's work products, or considers
> the recipient's work product to be superior to other products or
> services.
>
> All information submitted for publication or other public releases of
> information regarding this project shall carry the following
> disclaimer:
>
> The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the
> authors and should not be interpreted as representing the opinions or
> policies of the U.S. Government. Mention of trade names or commercial
> products does not constitute their endorsement by the U.S. Government.
>
> Recipient must obtain prior Government approval for any public
> information releases concerning this award which refer to the
> Department of the Interior or any bureau or employee (by name or
> title). The specific text, layout photographs, etc. of the proposed
> release must be submitted with the request for approval.
>
> A recipient further agrees to include this provision in a sub-award to
> and sub-recipient, except for a sub-award to a State government, a
> local government, or to a federally recognized Indian tribal
> government.
>
> **6. Retention and Access Requirements for Records**. All recipient
> financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical
> records, and other grants-related records shall be maintained and
> available for access in accordance with 43 CFR Subpart C, Section
> 12.82 for State, local and Indian tribal governments or Subpart F,
> Section 12.953 for institutions of higher education, hospitals, other
> non-profit and all other organizations.
>
> **7. Increasing Seat Belt Use.** Recipients of grants/cooperative
> agreements and/or sub-awards are encouraged to adopt and enforce
> on-the-job seat belt use policies and programs for their employees
> when operating company-owned, rented, or personally owned vehicles.
> These measures include, but are not limited to, conducting education,
> awareness, and other appropriate programs for their employees about
> the importance of wearing seat belts and the consequences of not
> wearing them.
>
> **8. Special Terms and Conditions.**
>
> **a. Order of Precedence.** Any inconsistency in the agreement shall
> be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (a) Any
> national policy requirements and administrative management standards;
> (b) 43 CFR Part 12; (c) requirements of the applicable OMB Circulars
> and Treasury regulations; (d) special terms and conditions; and (e)
> all agreement sections, documents, exhibits, and attachments; (f) and
> the recipient's project proposal.
>
> **b. Amendments**. The agreement may be amended by written agreement
> signed by both the recipient's Authorized Representative and the GMO.
> Administrative changes (i.e. GMO name change, deobligation of excess
> funds at the end of the agreement, etc.) which do not change the
> project management plan, NTE amount, etc. or otherwise affect the
> recipient may be signed unilaterally by the GMO. Additionally, a
> unilateral amendment may be utilized if it should become necessary to
> suspend or terminate the agreement in accordance with 43 CFR, Subpart
> C, Section 12.83 for State, local and Indian tribal governments or
> Subpart F, Section 12.961 for institutions of higher education,
> hospitals, other non-profit and all other organizations. []{.mark}
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> All other changes shall be made by means of a bilateral amendment to
> the agreement. No oral statement made by any person, or written
> statement by any person other than the GMO, shall be allowed in any
> manner or degree to amend or otherwise effect the terms of the
> agreement.
>
> All requests for amendment of the agreement shall be made in writing,
> provide a full description of the reason for the request, and be sent
> to the attention of the GMO. Any request for project extension shall
> be made at least 30 days prior to the expiration date of the agreement
> or the expiration date of any extension period that may have been
> previously granted. Any determination to extend the period of
> performance or to provide follow-on funding for continuation of a
> project is solely at the discretion of the BLM.
>
> **c. Budget and Program Plan Revision.** The budget plan is the
> financial expression of the project or program as approved during the
> award process. Recipients are required to report deviations from
> budget and program plans and request prior approval for budget and
> program plan revisions. Recipients are not required to request prior
> approval for deviations among approved direct cost categories when the
> cumulative amount of the transfer is less than 10 percent of that cost
> category. However, the recipient must report any deviation to the GMO
> and Program Officer (PO).
>
> **d. Audit Requirements.** Non-Federal entities that expend \$500,000
> or more during a year in Federal awards shall have a single or
> program-specific audit conducted for that year in accordance with the
> Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507) and revised
> OMB Circular A-133, which is available at
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/grants/grants_circulars.html>.
>
> Federal awards are defined as Federal financial assistance and Federal
> cost-reimbursement contracts that non-Federal entities receive
> directly from Federal awarding agencies or indirectly from
> pass-through entities. They do not include procurement contracts,
> under grants or contracts, used to buy goods or services from vendors.
> Non-Federal entities that expend less than \$500,000 for a fiscal year
> in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that
> year, except as noted in A-133, §\_215(a), but records must be
> available for review or audit by appropriate officials of the Federal
> agency, pass-through entity, and General Accounting Office (GAO).
>
> Audits shall be made by an independent auditor in accordance with
> generally accepted government auditing standards covering financial
> audits. Additional audit requirements applicable to this agreement are
> found at 43 CFR 12.66 or 43 CFR 12.926, as applicable. General
> guidance on the single audit process is included in a pamphlet titled,
> Highlights of the Single Audit Process\" which is available on the
> internet at <http://www.dot.gov/ost/m60/grant/sincontact.htm>l.
> Additional information on single audits is available from the Federal
> Audit Clearinghouse at <http://harvester.census.gov/sac/> .
>
> **e. Metric Conversion**. All performance and final reports, other
> reports, or publications, produced under this agreement, shall employ
> the metric system of measurements to the maximum extent practicable.
> Both metric and inch-pound units (dual units) may be used if necessary
> during and transition period(s). However, the recipient may use
> non-metric measurements to the extent the recipient has supporting
> documentation that the use of metric measurements is impracticable or
> is likely to cause significant inefficiencies or loss of markets to
> the recipient, such as when foreign competitors are producing
> competing products in non-metric units.
>
> **f. Officials Not to Benefit**. No member of or delegate to Congress,
> or resident commissioner, shall be admitted to any share of this
> agreement, or to any share of this agreement, or to any benefit
> arising from it. However, this clause does not apply to this agreement
> to the extent that this agreement is made with a corporation's general
> benefit.
>
> **g. Deposit of Publications.** In addition to any requirements listed
> in the Project Management Plan, two (2) copies of each applicable
> publication produced under this agreement shall be sent to the Natural
> Resources Library with a transmittal that identifies the sender and
> the publication, and states that the publication is intended for
> deposit in the Natural Resources Library. Publications shall be sent
> to the following address:

U.S. Department of the Interior

Natural Resources Library

Interior Service Center

Gifts and Exchanges Section

1849 C Street, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20240

> **h. Reimbursable Costs and Limitations**
>
> The recipient shall not incur costs or obligate funds for any purpose
> pertaining to operation of the program or activities beyond the
> expiration date stated in the agreement. The only costs which are
> authorized for a period of up to 90 days following the award
> expiration date are those strictly associated with closeout activities
> for preparation of the final report.
>
> The BLM\'s financial participation is limited. The BLM will only fund
> up to its share of those amounts requested in the project proposal and
> as are subsequently approved and funded in the agreement. The
> recipient shall not be obligated to continue performance under the
> agreement or to incur costs in excess of the costs set forth in the
> proposal and subsequent agreement. However, if the recipient chooses
> to expend funds in excess of the approved project budget, the
> recipient will be responsible to fund the excess without funding
> participation by the Bureau.
>
> **i. Inspection**. The BLM has the right to inspect and evaluate the
> work performed or being performed under this agreement, and the
> premises where the work is being performed, at all reasonable times
> and in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. If BLM performs
> inspection or evaluation on the premises of the recipient or a
> subrecipient, the recipient shall furnish and shall require
> sub-recipients to furnish all reasonable facilities and assistance for
> the safe and convenient performance of these duties.
>
> **j. Copyrights**.
>
> 1\. For recipients subject to the administrative standards set forth
> in OMB Circular A-110, the following copyright provision, as
> implemented by 43 CFR 12.936(a), shall apply:
>
> "The recipient may copyright any work that is subject to copyright and
> was developed, or for which ownership was purchased, under an award.
> The Federal awarding agency(ies) reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive
> and irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use the work
> for Federal purposes, and to authorize others to do so."
>
> 2\. For recipients subject to the administrative standards set forth
> in OMB Circular A-102 and the Grants Management Common Rule, the
> following copyright provision, as implemented by 43 CFR 12.74, shall
> apply:
>
> "The Federal awarding agency reserves a royalty-free, nonexclusive,
> and irrevocable license to reproduce, publish or otherwise use, and to
> authorize others to use, for Federal Government purposes:
>
> \(a\) The copyright in any work developed under a grant, sub-grant, or
> contract under a grant or sub-grant; and
>
> \(b\) Any rights of copyright to which a grantee, sub grantee or a
> contractor purchases ownership with grant support."
>
> \(c\) Rights to Data. For recipients subject to the administrative
> standards set forth in OMB Circular A-110, the following provision, as
> implemented by 43 CFR 12.936(c), shall apply:
>
> \"The Federal Government has the right to:
>
> \(1\) Obtain, reproduce, publish or otherwise use the data first
> produced under an award; and
>
> \(2\) Authorize others to receive, reproduce, publish, or otherwise
> use such data for Federal purposes."
>
> **9. Central Contractor Registration (CCR)**.
>
> Prior to award the Recipient shall register and maintain their own
> information with Dun & Bradstreet and the Central Contractor
> Registration System.
>
> Obtain a valid Dun & Bradstreet Number (D&B) from Dun & Bradstreet @
> [http://www.dnb.com](../RFA-FOX-MT%2003-Application.doc)/or by calling
> them at 800-333-0505.
>
> Register on the Central Contractor Registration System (CCR) @
> [http://www.ccr.gov](http://www.ccr.gov/)
>
> **10. Payments**
>
> 1\. Financial Management Service's (FMS), Automated Standard
> Application for Payment (ASAP) System. If recipient is registered in
> ASAP payments will be made through that system.
>
> Payments will be made by the United States Department of Treasury,
> FMS, ASAP system. ASAP is a recipient-initiated, on-line payment and
> information system for Financial Assistance Agreements that is
> recipient initiated. The recipient will request federal funds that are
> due directly from the Federal Reserve Bank on a reimbursable basis.
>
> The ASAP Requestor ID, furnished by the Department of Treasury, will
> be used to access the account to request reimbursement payments. The
> BLM GMO will create an ASAP Account ID unique to this agreement. The
> first nine characters will be the agreement number (reference block 1
> of agreement cover page, BLM Form 1511-1). The remaining three
> characters will identify BLM funding line items. Drawdown of funds
> will be taken from specific lines on this agreement. An amendment will
> be stamped to indicate the appropriate line number for the drawdown.
>
> 2\. Electronic Funds Transfer Payments
>
> Recipients not registered in ASAP will be reimbursed by the Government
> by electronic funds transfer (through the Treasury Fedline Payment
> System (FEDLINE) or the Automated Clearing House (ACH)). Recipients
> not registered in ASAP at this time will be required to register and
> receive payment through that system at a later date.
>
> The recipient will be entitled to reimbursement or advance payment at
> least quarterly upon submission of an original Request for Advance or
> Reimbursement, Standard Form (SF) 270 to the GMO. Payments shall be
> governed by the provisions of 43 CFR, Subpart C, Section 12.61 and
> 12.81 for State, local and Indian tribal governments or Subpart F,
> Section 12.922 and 12.952 for institutions of higher education,
> hospitals, other non-profit and all other organizations.
>
> If advance payments are made the recipient must submit a SF 269A,
> Financial Status Report (Short Form), (*Down load the form at*:
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/OMB/grants/grants_forms.html> to the GMO
> within 30 working days following the end of each quarter.
>
> 3\. Draw downs. Treasury Circular 1075 (31 CFR 205) requires that
> \"cash advances to a recipient organization shall be limited to the
> minimum amounts needed and shall be timed to be in accord only with
> the actual, immediate cash requirements of the recipient organization
> in carrying out the purpose of the approved program or project. The
> timing and amount of cash advances shall be as close as is
> administratively feasible to the actual disbursements by the recipient
> organization for direct program costs and the proportionate share of
> any allowable indirect costs if allowable."
>
> 11**. Property Management and Disposition.**
>
> Any BLM property used or other property acquired under this agreement,
> including intangible property such as copyrights and patents shall be
> governed by the provisions of 43 CFR, Subpart C, Section 12.84 through
> 12.74 for State, local and Indian tribal governments or Subpart F,
> Section 12.930 through 12.937 for institutions of higher education,
> hospitals, other non-profit and all other organizations. The BLM
> assumes no liability for any actions or activities conducted under
> this agreement except to the extent that recourse or remedies are
> provided by Congress under the Federal Tort Claims Act \[28 U.S.C.
> 1346(b), 2401(b), 2671 - 2680, as amended by P.L. 89-506, 80 Stat.
> 306\]\".

**C. Reporting**.

[]{.mark}

A.  **For ASAP Recipients**:

> Financial Status Reports: Reports of expenditures are required as
> documentation of the financial status of awards according to the
> official accounting records of the recipient's organization. The
> recipient shall submit a completed original and one copy of the
> quarterly FSR, the SF 269A, Financial Status Report (Short Form),
> *(Down load the form at:*
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/OMB/grants/grants_forms.html> to report the
> status of funds for this agreement. In addition include separately,
> detailed information of costs, by budget categories that reflects the
> approved SF 424A, Budget Information. The quarterly report(s) shall be
> sent to the GMO and are due 30 calendar days after the end of the
> quarterly reporting period. The recipient will report program outlays
> and program income on a cash basis.
>
> An original and one copy of the final FSR is due to the GMO no later
> than 90 calendar days after the expiration or termination of this
> agreement.
>
> []{.mark}
>
> Recipients who are placed on agency review, shall submit an original
> and one completed copy of the SF 269A, Financial Status Report (Short
> Form), *(Down load the form at*:
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/OMB/grants/grants_forms.html> to report the
> status of funds for each payment requested before reimbursement
> payments are made. In addition include separately, detailed
> information of costs, by budget categories that reflects the approved
> SF 424A, Budget Information. This does not relieve the recipient of
> the quarterly FSR requirement unless reimbursement is only requested
> on a quarterly basis.
>
> The GMO may review the report for patterns of cash expenditures,
> including accelerated or delayed draw downs, and to assess whether
> performance or financial management problems exist. Before submitting
> FSRs to the GMO, grantees must ensure that the information submitted
> is accurate, complete, and consistent with the grantee's accounting
> system. The recipient's Authorized Certifying Official's signature on
> the FSR certifies that the information in the FSR is correct and
> complete and that all outlays and obligations are for the purposes set
> forth in agreement documents, and represents a claim to the Federal
> government. Filing a false claim may result in the imposition of civil
> or criminal penalties.
>
> **B.** **For ACH Recipients**:
>
> Financial Status Reports: Reports of expenditures are required as
> documentation of the financial status of awards according to the
> official accounting records of the recipient's organization. The
> recipient shall submit a completed original and one copy of the
> quarterly FSR, the SF 269A, Financial Status Report (Short Form),
> *(Down load the form at*:
> <http://www.whitehouse.gov/OMB/grants/grants_forms.html> to report the
> status of funds for this agreement. In addition include separately,
> detailed information of costs, by budget categories that reflects the
> approved SF 424A, Budget Information. The quarterly report(s) shall be
> sent to the GMO and are due 30 calendar days after the end of the
> quarterly reporting period. The recipient will report program outlays
> and program income on a cash basis.
>
> An original and one copy of the final FSR is due to the GMO no later
> than 90 calendar days after the expiration or termination of this
> agreement.
>
> The GMO may review the report for patterns of cash expenditures,
> including accelerated or delayed draw downs, and to assess whether
> performance or financial management problems exist. Before submitting
> FSRs to the GMO, grantees must ensure that the information submitted
> is accurate, complete, and consistent with the grantee's accounting
> system. The recipient's Authorized Certifying Official's signature on
> the FSR certifies that the information in the FSR is correct and
> complete and that all outlays and obligations are for the purposes set
> forth in agreement documents, and represents a claim to the Federal
> government. Filing a false claim may result in the imposition of civil
> or criminal penalties.
>
> []{.mark}
>
> **C Performance Reports**:
>
> Recipient shall submit an original and one copy of the quarterly
> performance report(s) to the GMO within 30 days after the end of the
> quarterly reporting period. The performance report must be prepared in
> accordance with 43 CFR, Subpart C, Section 12.80 for State, local and
> Indian tribal governments or Subpart F, Section 12.951 for
> institutions of higher education, hospitals, other non-profit and all
> other organizations. The performance report shall include a narrative
> summary both of completed activities and activities in progress, a
> calculation of percent of completed work based on work identified in
> the Project Management Plan, the reason for slippage if objectives or
> milestones are not met, a prediction of future activities and how they
> will be accomplished, and a discussion of issues and problems which
> may impact the ability to complete the work on time. Recommendations
> to overcome problems shall also be provided.
>
> In lieu of the fourth quarter performance report an annual program
> performance report shall be submitted at the end of each year of the
> agreement. An original and one copy shall be submitted to the GMO no
> later than 90 days following the end of each year of the agreement.
> Copies of this report may be required to be included with any
> application for continuing support of the agreement
>
> An original and one copy of the final program performance report shall
> be submitted no later than 90 days following the expiration or
> termination of the agreement.
>
> **D. Non-compliance**:
>
> Failure to comply with the reporting requirements contained in this
> agreement may be considered a material non-compliance with the terms
> and conditions of the award. Non‑compliance may result in withholding
> of future payments, suspension or termination of the agreement,
> recovery of funds paid under the agreement, and withholding of future
> awards.

**SECTION VII. Agency Contacts**

**For administrative questions contact**:

Bureau of Land Management,

Ilze Karklins-Powers, Grants Management Officer (GMO),

5353 Yellowstone Rd.

Cheyenne, WY 82009

Phone: (307) 775-6293 or FAX (307) 775-6293,

E-mail: <Ilze_Karklins-Powers@blm.gov>

Alternate:

Bureau of Land Management

Susan Nagel, Contracting Officer

5353 Yellowstone Rd.

Cheyenne, WY 82009

Phone: (307) 775-6056 or FAX (307) 775-6317,

E-mail: <Susan_Nagel@blm.gov>

**For programmatic questions**:

Bureau of Land Management\\

Rawlins Field Office

Ed Gibson

1300 N. 3^rd^ St.

Rawlins, WY 82301

Phone: (307) 328-4200

email <–Ed_Gibson@blm.gov>

> **\-- END OF PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT** --

**ATTACHMENT A**

**U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR**

**BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT**

**CERTIFICATION FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE**

[Certification Regarding Lobbying - Certification for Contracts, Grants,
Loans, and Cooperative Agreements]{.underline}. Applies to recipients of
awards exceeding \$100,000.

This certification is required by Section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code,
entitled \"Limitation on use of appropriated funds to influence certain
Federal contracting and financial transactions.\"

**The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and
belief, that:**

\(1\) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by
or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or
attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member
of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal
contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal
loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension,
continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal
contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.

\(2\) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid
or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence
an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer
or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form‑LLL,
\"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,\" in accordance with its
instructions.

\(3\) The undersigned shall require that the language of this
certification be included in the award documents for all sub awards at
all tiers (including subcontracts, sub grants, and contracts under
grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub recipients
shall certify accordingly.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which
reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into.
Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, title 31, U.S.
Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be
subject to a civil penalty of not less than \$10,000 and not more than
\$100,000 for each such failure.

As the authorized certifying official, I hereby certify that the above
specified certifications are true.

Signature &
Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Typed name and title
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Applicant/Recipient
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

> **ATTACHMENT B**

**PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORMAT**

**Please read the announcement carefully before completing this
information.**

[Section 1. Purpose, Objectives, and Relevance]{.smallcaps}

A. Describe why the project is needed by the applicant.

**B. Describe the applicant's objectives.**

**C. Describe how the applicant's objectives support their mission and
how this project will improve resource conservation.**

[Section ii. TECHNICAL APPROACH]{.smallcaps}

Describe how the applicant proposes to conduct and achieve the project
in accordance with the Statement of Joint Objectives in Section I. The
project design must contain enough detail to show the development of the
project and the relationship between the partners, tasks, milestones,
and objectives. The Work Plan must be clear, suitable, and feasible with
respect to the following; (a) Describe the techniques, procedures, and
methodologies to be used; (b) Describe data collection, analysis, and
means of interpretation; (c) Describe expected results or outcomes; and
(d) Describe the procedures for evaluating project efficacy, including
fixed performance indices with probabilities for obtaining them.

Explain how the applicant will meet the completion schedule identified
in Section I.

**Section iii. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, PAST PERFORMANCE**

Describe who will carry out the Project Activities. List all project
personnel, including consultants. Describe their responsibilities and
the amount of time each will dedicate to the project. Briefly describe
how their experience and qualifications are appropriate to successfully
achieve the stated objectives.

# **[section IV - Attachment B: Budget]{.smallcaps}**  {#section-iv---attachment-b-budget .unnumbered}

This is a suggested format for the applicant to use for the detailed
budget/costs breakdown. Each cost item should clearly show how the total
charge for that item was determined. All major costs should be listed in
budget categories similar to those listed below, and all cost items
should be explained in the Budget Summary and Justification (Section 4).

# [Attachment C. **Budget**]{.smallcaps}

This is a suggested format for the applicant to use for the detailed
budget/costs breakdown. Each cost item should clearly show how the total
charge for that item was determined. All major costs should be listed in
budget categories similar to those listed below, and all cost items
should be explained in the Budget Summary and Justification (Section 4).

+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
| **[A.         |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| Salaries and  |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| Wages.]{      |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| .smallcaps}** |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| Provide the   |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| names and/or  |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| titles of key |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| project       |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
| personnel.    |         |    |   |       |       |       |        |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
| Name/Title of | Full    | \% | N | Grant | Match | Third | Total  |
| Position      | Time    |    | o | Funds | /     | Party |        |
|               |         | F  | . |       | Cost  | Share |        |
|               | Monthly | TE | o |       | Share | (if   |        |
|               | Salary  |    | f |       | (if   | any)  |        |
|               |         |    |   |       | any)  |       |        |
|               |         |    | M |       |       |       |        |
|               |         |    | o |       |       |       |        |
|               |         |    | n |       |       |       |        |
|               |         |    | t |       |       |       |        |
|               |         |    | h |       |       |       |        |
|               |         |    | s |       |       |       |        |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
|               | \$      |    |   | \$    | \$    | \$    | \$     |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
|               | \$      |    |   | \$    | \$    | \$    | \$     |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
|               | \$      |    |   | \$    | \$    | \$    | \$     |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
|               | \$      |    |   | \$    | \$    | \$    | \$     |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
|               | \$      |    |   | \$    | \$    | \$    | \$     |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+
| Subtotal      |         |    |   | \$    | \$    | \$    | \$     |
+---------------+---------+----+---+-------+-------+-------+--------+

  -------------------------- -------------- ------------ -------- -------- -----------
  **[B. Fringe                                                             
  Benefits.]{.smallcaps}**                                                 
  If more than one rate is                                                 
  used, list each rate and                                                 
  the wage or salary base.                                                 

  Rate                       Salary or Wage Grant Funds  Match /  Third    Total
                             Base                        Cost     Party    
                                                         Share    Share    
                                                         (if any) (if any) 

                             \$             \$           \$       \$       \$

                             \$             \$           \$       \$       \$

                             \$             \$           \$       \$       \$

                             \$             \$           \$       \$       \$

  Subtotal                                  \$           \$       \$       \$
  -------------------------- -------------- ------------ -------- -------- -----------

  ------------------------ ------ -------------- ---------- -------- -------- -----------
  **[C.                                                                       
  Consultant/Contracting                                                      
  Fees.]{.smallcaps}**                                                        
  This should include                                                         
  payments for                                                                
  professional and                                                            
  technical consultants                                                       
  participating in the                                                        
  project.                                                                    

  Name and type of         \# of  Daily Rate of  Grant      Match /  Third    Total
  Consultant               Days   Compensation   Funds      Cost     Party    
                                                            Share    Share    
                                                            (if any) (if any) 

                                  \$             \$         \$       \$       \$

                                  \$             \$         \$       \$       \$

                                  \$             \$         \$       \$       \$

                                  \$             \$         \$       \$       \$

                                  \$             \$         \$       \$       \$

  Subtotal                                       \$         \$       \$       \$
  ------------------------ ------ -------------- ---------- -------- -------- -----------

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<td colspan="11"><p><strong><span class="smallcaps">D. Travel and Per
Diem.</span></strong> For each trip, indicate the number of persons
traveling, the total days they will be in travel status, and the total
subsistence and transportation costs for that trip. Per diem rates shall
not exceed maximum Federal rates. To view current Federal per diem
rates, visit</p>
<p><a
href="http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/channelView.do?pageTypeId=8203&amp;channelId=-15943">http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/channelView.do?pageTypeId=8203&amp;channelId=-15943</a>
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<td>Transportation costs (airfare and mileage) <u>per person</u></td>
<td><strong><u>Total</u> transportation costs</strong> (airfare and
mileage) <strong><u>for this trip</u></strong></td>
<td>Grant Funds</td>
<td>Match / Cost Share (if any)</td>
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<td>Total</td>
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<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="7">Subtotal</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
<td>$</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

  --------------------------- ------- ------- ----------- --------- --------- ----------
  **[E. Supplies and                                                          
  Materials.]{.smallcaps}**                                                   
  Include consumable supplies                                                 
  and materials to be used in                                                 
  the project, listing each                                                   
  item and quantity                                                           
  individually. Include items                                                 
  of expendable equipment,                                                    
  i.e., equipment costing                                                     
  less than \$500 or with an                                                  
  estimated useful life of                                                    
  less than two years.                                                        
  Equipment costing more than                                                 
  that should be listed in                                                    
  the Other Costs category                                                    
  (Category G, below).                                                        

  Item                        \# of   Cost    Grant Funds Match /   Third     Total
                              items                       Cost      Party     
                                                          Share (if Share (if 
                                                          any)      any)      

                                              \$          \$        \$        \$

                                              \$          \$        \$        \$

                                              \$          \$        \$        \$

                                              \$          \$        \$        \$

                                              \$          \$        \$        \$

                                              \$          \$        \$        \$

  Subtotal                                    \$          \$        \$        \$
  --------------------------- ------- ------- ----------- --------- --------- ----------

  -------------------------- ---------------- --------- -------- -------- ----------
  **[F.                                                                   
  Services.]{.smallcaps}**                                                
  This should include the                                                 
  cost of duplication and                                                 
  printing, long distance                                                 
  telephone calls, equipment                                              
  rental, postage, and other                                              
  services not previously                                                 
  listed.                                                                 

  Item                       Method of        Grant     Match /  Third    Total
                             Computation      Funds     Cost     Party    
                                                        Share    Share    
                                                        (if any) (if any) 

                                              \$        \$       \$       \$

                                              \$        \$       \$       \$

                                              \$        \$       \$       \$

                                              \$        \$       \$       \$

  Subtotal                                    \$        \$       \$       \$
  -------------------------- ---------------- --------- -------- -------- ----------

  ----------------------- ---------- ----------- -------- -------- ------------
  **[G. Other                                                      
  Costs.]{.smallcaps}**                                            
  List equipment items in                                          
  excess of \$500, and                                             
  other items not                                                  
  previously listed. Note                                          
  that equipment items                                             
  worth less than \$500                                            
  or that have a useful                                            
  life of less than 2                                              
  years must be listed in                                          
  the Supplies and                                                 
  Materials category.                                              

  Item                    Cost       Grant Funds Match /  Third    Total
                                                 Cost     Party    
                                                 Share    Share    
                                                 (if any) (if any) 

                          \$         \$          \$       \$       \$

                          \$         \$          \$       \$       \$

                          \$         \$          \$       \$       \$

                          \$         \$          \$       \$       \$

                          \$         \$          \$       \$       \$

  Subtotal                           \$          \$       \$       \$
  ----------------------- ---------- ----------- -------- -------- ------------

+-----------------------+---------------------+-----------------------+
| **[H. Indirect        |                     |                       |
| Costs.]{.smallcaps}** |                     |                       |
| If indirect costs     |                     |                       |
| will be charged to    |                     |                       |
| the grant, complete   |                     |                       |
| the table below with  |                     |                       |
| your current approved |                     |                       |
| indirect cost rate    |                     |                       |
| and the direct costs  |                     |                       |
| it will be applied    |                     |                       |
| to. A copy of your    |                     |                       |
| most recent indirect  |                     |                       |
| cost rate must be     |                     |                       |
| attached if indirect  |                     |                       |
| costs will be         |                     |                       |
| requested.            |                     |                       |
+-----------------------+---------------------+-----------------------+
| \* The Direct Costs   | Current Approved    | Indirect Cost Rate    |
| from items 1 \-- 6 to | Indirect Cost       | Amount                |
| which the indirect    |                     |                       |
| cost rate applies     | Rate Percentage (%) |                       |
+-----------------------+---------------------+-----------------------+
| \$                    | \%                  | \$                    |
+-----------------------+---------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                     |                       |
+-----------------------+---------------------+-----------------------+

**Budget Justification.** Provide a brief narrative justification of all
cost items, including matching funds, listed in the budget. Be specific
and explain why these items are necessary to accomplish the grant
objectives. If the project involves travel costs, include a brief
summary of each trip (for example, Project Director and two students
will fly from Hometown to Someplace and stay three days to examine
Someplace Museum's collection). **[Note]{.underline}: Travel is limited
to this project only. If purchasing or renting computer equipment or
other large budget items follow the procedures in 43CFR, Subpart C,
Section 12.76 for State, local and Indian tribal governments or Subpart
F, Section 12.940 through 12.948 for institutions of higher education,
hospitals, other non-profit and all other organizations, as
applicable.**