**Special Research Grants Program -- Pest Management Alternatives**

***[FY 2008 Request for Applications]{.underline}***

**APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 1, 2008**

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#  U.S. Department of Agriculture

![](media/image2.png){width="0.47708333333333336in"
height="0.5923611111111111in"} **Cooperative State Research, Education,
and Extension Service**

**COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSION SERVICE; U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE**

**SPECIAL RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM -- PEST MANAGEMENT ALTERNATIVES**

**INITIAL ANNOUNCEMENT**

**CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE:** This program is listed in
the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance under 10.200, Grants for
Agricultural Research, Special Research Grants.

**DATES:** Applications must be received by close of business (COB) on
**February 1, 2008 (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time)**. Applications received
after this deadline will normally not be considered for funding.
Comments regarding this request for applications (RFA) are requested
within six months from the issuance of this notice. Comments received
after that date will be considered to the extent practicable.

**STAKEHOLDER INPUT:** The Cooperative State Research, Education, and
Extension Service (CSREES) is requesting comments regarding this RFA
from any interested party. These comments will be considered in the
development of the next RFA for the program, if applicable, and will be
used to meet the requirements of section 103(c)(2) of the Agricultural
Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 (7 U.S.C.
7613(c)(2)). This section requires the Secretary to solicit and consider
input on a current RFA from persons who conduct or use agricultural
research, education and extension for use in formulating future RFAs for
competitive programs. Written stakeholder comments on this RFA should be
submitted in accordance with the deadline set forth in the DATES portion
of this Notice.

Written stakeholder comments should be submitted by mail to: Policy,
Oversight, and Funds Management Staff; Office of Extramural Programs;
Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service; USDA; STOP
2299; 1400 Independence Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20250-2299; or via
e-mail to: [RFP-<OEP@csrees.usda.gov>]{.underline}. (This e-mail address
is intended only for receiving comments regarding this RFA and not
requesting information or forms.) In your comments, please state that
you are responding to the Special Research Grants Program -- Pest
Management Alternatives RFA.

**EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:** CSREES requests applications for the Special
Research Grants Program - Pest Management Alternatives (PMAP) for fiscal
year (FY) 2008 to address needs in integrated pest management (IPM) for
food, feed, fiber, forest, livestock, and ornamental commodities
resulting from the implementation of the Food Quality Protection Act of
1996 (FQPA) (Pub. L. 104-170) and related regulatory actions. The
anticipated amount available for support of this program in FY 2008 for
the four regions (North Central, Northeastern, Southern, and Western) of
the United States is approximately \$1.4 million.

This notice identifies the objectives for PMAP projects, the eligibility
criteria for projects and applicants, and the application forms and
associated instructions needed to apply for a PMAP grant. CSREES
additionally requests stakeholder input from any interested party for
use in the development of the next RFA for this program.

**Table of Contents**

[PART I---FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION
5](#__RefHeading___Toc184098103)

[A. Legislative Authority and Background
5](#__RefHeading___Toc184098104)

[B. Purpose and Priorities 5](#__RefHeading___Toc184098105)

[C. Program Area Description 8](#__RefHeading___Toc184098106)

[PART II---AWARD INFORMATION 10](#__RefHeading___Toc184098107)

[A. Available Funding 10](#__RefHeading___Toc184098108)

[B. Types of Applications 10](#__RefHeading___Toc184098109)

[C. Project Types 10](#__RefHeading___Toc184098110)

[D. Scientific Peer Review 10](#__RefHeading___Toc184098111)

[PART III---ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION 12](#__RefHeading___Toc184098112)

[A. Eligible Applicants 12](#__RefHeading___Toc184098113)

[B. Cost Sharing or Matching 12](#__RefHeading___Toc184098114)

[PART IV---APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION
13](#__RefHeading___Toc184098115)

[A. Electronic Application Package 13](#__RefHeading___Toc184098116)

[B. Content and Form of Application Submission
14](#__RefHeading___Toc184098117)

[C. Submission Dates and Times 16](#__RefHeading___Toc184098118)

[D. Funding Restrictions 16](#__RefHeading___Toc184098119)

[E. Other Submission Requirements 17](#__RefHeading___Toc184098120)

[PART V---APPLICATION REVIEW REQUIREMENTS
18](#__RefHeading___Toc184098121)

[A. General 18](#__RefHeading___Toc184098122)

[B. Evaluation Criteria 18](#__RefHeading___Toc184098123)

[C. Conflicts of Interest and Confidentiality
20](#__RefHeading___Toc184098124)

[D. Organizational Management Information
20](#__RefHeading___Toc184098125)

[PART VI---AWARD ADMINISTRATION 21](#__RefHeading___Toc184098126)

[A. General 21](#__RefHeading___Toc184098127)

[B. Award Notice 21](#__RefHeading___Toc184098128)

[C. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
22](#__RefHeading___Toc184098129)

[D. Expected Program Outputs and Reporting Requirements
23](#__RefHeading___Toc184098130)

[PART VII---AGENCY CONTACT 24](#__RefHeading___Toc184098131)

[PART VIII---OTHER INFORMATION 25](#__RefHeading___Toc184098132)

[A. Access to Review Information 25](#__RefHeading___Toc184098133)

[B. Use of Funds; Changes 25](#__RefHeading___Toc184098134)

[C. Confidential Aspects of Applications and Awards
26](#__RefHeading___Toc184098135)

[D. Regulatory Information 26](#__RefHeading___Toc184098136)

[E. Definitions 26](#__RefHeading___Toc184098137)

[Electronic Application Checklist 28](#__RefHeading___Toc184098138)

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098103 .anchor}PART I---FUNDING OPPORTUNITY
DESCRIPTION

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098104 .anchor}A. Legislative Authority and
Background

The Special Research Grants Program - Pest Management Alternatives
(PMAP) is administered by the Cooperative State Research, Education, and
Extension Service (CSREES) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The authority for this program is contained in subsection (c)(1)(A) of
Section 2 of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research Grant
Act, (Pub. L. No. 89-106), as amended (7 U.S.C. 450i(c)(1)(A)). Under
this authority, subject to the availability of funds, the Secretary may
make grants, for periods not to exceed three years, for the purpose of
conducting research to facilitate or expand promising breakthroughs in
areas of the food and agricultural sciences of importance to the United
States.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098105 .anchor}B. Purpose and Priorities

The purpose of PMAP is to provide support for and encourage the
development and implementation of integrated pest management (IPM)
practices, tactics and systems for specific pest problems while reducing
human and environmental risks. The successful management of pest
problems in commercial production is facing severe challenges due to
regulatory changes, emergence of new pest problems, and the development
of pest resistance to present management technologies. The greatest
impact on current management technologies is in the production of
specialty crops; however, other crops, including grain, forage and fiber
as well as animal health are also being impacted by these changes.

1.  **Objectives for PMAP**

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(a) Develop or adapt IPM tactics and technologies to address specific
    pest problems in both pre- and post-harvest systems (e.g., modify
    existing tactics and practices or create different pest management
    approaches or tactics, and demonstrate their effectiveness);

(b) Adapt, evaluate and demonstrate the effectiveness of modified or
    alternative IPM tactics and technologies, including products of
    genetic engineering, biological organisms, biological pesticides,
    new chemical pesticides, and cultural practices; and

(c) Describe proposed field demonstration tactics and how anticipated
    results can be economically and effectively integrated into
    production systems for individual crops.

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2.  **Critical Elements in an Application**

Applicants must fulfill **all** four of the following:

a.  Demonstrate potential for near-term implementation of project
    results, findings, and outcomes and include an economic analysis
    that demonstrates feasibility of implementation;

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(b) Evaluate and demonstrate potential for commercialization (including
    product registration, if necessary) of technologies developed as a
    result of the project;

(c) Demonstrate that the application is responding to pest management
    needs and priorities identified by stakeholders either through the
    Pest Management Strategic Plans, Crop Profiles, Interregional
    Research Project #4 (IR-4) priorities (<http://ir4.rutgers.edu/>),
    or similar identifiable documents developed by groups involving
    stakeholders. Crop Profiles and Pest Management Strategic Plans can
    be accessed at <http://www.ipmcenters.org/products.cfm>; and

(d) Address a priority within your region, as detailed below.

    3.  **Regional Priorities**

Priorities have been established with stakeholder input for all four
regions of the United States. Applicants from each region should address
their region's priorities within the context of the PMAP goals and
objectives. Multi-regional projects have no priority but are accepted.

**[North Central Priorities]{.underline}**

\[States include: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota,
Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.\]

(a) Respond to pest management needs and priorities identified by
    stakeholder input to the North Central Region IPM Center via Pest
    Management Strategic Plans (<http://www.ncipmc.org/pmsp/index.cfm>)
    and Crop Profiles (<http://www.ncipmc.org/profiles/index.cfm>);

(b) Provide research and outreach programs for alternative management
    technologies for

\(1\) insect pests in tree fruits, including codling moth and Oriental
fruit moth; and (2) insect pests in vegetables such as corn earworms in
sweet corn, tomato fruitworms and stink bugs in tomatoes, squash bugs,
cucumber beetles, and aphids (as virus vectors) in cucurbits;

(c) Provide research and outreach programs for alternative management
    technologies for key disease, insect, vertebrate and weed pests of
    agricultural, nursery and greenhouse production systems. In addition
    to applications addressing pesticide loss due to FQPA, those
    addressing production systems in which pesticides have been lost due
    to resistance are encouraged. This includes herbicides and
    insecticides used in the production of fruit, vegetable, greenhouse,
    and field crops;

(d) Assess, develop, and disseminate new pest monitoring tools that can
    be incorporated into an overall IPM system; and

(e) Develop new and innovative IPM strategies and tactics that can be
    implemented by growers, farmers, crop consultants or agribusiness
    personnel to reduce pesticide inputs, while maintaining crop
    production and quality standards.

(f) Assess and estimate the economic impact of the removal of the
    insecticide Guthion from commercial availability, the prime
    insecticide for carrot weevil on parsley expected to be removed in
    calendar year 2012.

**[Northeastern Priorities]{.underline}**

\[States/territories include: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode
Island, Vermont, District of Columbia, and West Virginia.\]

(a) Address one of the priorities listed below or a pest management need
    identified by stakeholders to the Northeastern IPM Center, as listed
    on the website <http://northeastipm.org/regu_regional.cfm>. Provide
    a citation for the priority;

(b) Develop or improve IPM options for weed management, including
    herbicide resistance, in agricultural settings;

(c) Conduct research and outreach on alternative cultural and biological
    pest control strategies (e.g., biocontrol, genetic resistance,
    habitat manipulation) in organic and/or conventional horticultural
    production systems (e.g., fruit, greenhouse, nursery, ornamental,
    and vegetable crops);

(d) Assess, develop, and distribute new or improved methods for pest
    monitoring systems; and

(e) Develop IPM tactics for critical or emerging agricultural/forestry
    pests of regional or national magnitude. Examples of issues that
    could fit into this project type are plum pox virus, soybean rust,
    West Nile virus, emerald ash borer, forest tent caterpillar, winter
    moth, or perhaps a newly discovered invasive species that could have
    a significant impact on the economics of the Northeast.

**[Southern Priorities]{.underline}**

\[States/territories include: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia,
Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico,
South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and the U.S. Virgin
Islands.\]

(a) Respond to pest management needs and priorities identified in Pest
    Management Strategic Plans from the Southern Region, found online at
    <http://www.sripmc.org/pmsp/index.cfm;>

(b) Respond to issues related to pest resistance, particularly those
    related to Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) technologies (e.g.,
    glyphosate-resistant weeds, resistance of target insects to Bt);

(c) Respond to new and emerging problems due to pest invasions (e.g.,
    imported fire ant, soybean rust) and changes in production systems
    (e.g., heteropteran pests on cotton);

(d) Improve or develop IPM systems, technologies and techniques that
    reduce risk relative to existing systems in Southern Region crops
    (e.g., organophosphate use in peaches); and

(e) Improve or develop systems, technologies and techniques that address
    management of plant pest viruses and associated vectors.

**[Western Priorities]{.underline}**

\[States/territories include:  Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado,
Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington,
Wyoming and the following Pacific Islands (Guam, American Samoa, the
Commonwealth of  the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of
Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau).\]

(a)    Respond to pest management needs and priorities identified in
Pest Management Strategic Plans from the Western Region, found online at
[[http://pestdata.ncsu.edu/pmsp/pmindex.cfm?USDARegion=Western]{.underline}](http://pestdata.ncsu.edu/pmsp/pmindex.cfm?USDARegion=Western);

(b)   Resistance prevention and management, including, but not limited
to cultural practices and cultivar selection;

(c)    Reducing pesticide use through improved cultural practices
including, but not limited to irrigation and/or nutrient management
while maintaining economic viability;

(d)   Alternative tactics (application technology, cultural, chemical)
for pest management where current control measures are no longer
available or are limited in their usage due to regulatory constraints.
These tactics should be less hazardous to humans and the environment
than existing organophosphates, carbamates and other FQPA-impacted
pesticides;

(e)    Develop economic data and outreach on the costs and risks of
implementation of IPM/Best Management Practices (BMP) to growers; and

(f)     Educate growers, crop consultants, and field workers on the
beneficial effects of integrated pest management (e.g., conserving
natural enemy populations as a means of reducing pesticide inputs).

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098106 .anchor}C. Program Area Description

PMAP supports the development and implementation of pest management
alternatives when regulatory action, voluntary action by the registrant,
or other circumstances results in the unavailability of certain
pesticides or pesticide uses. PMAP grants support the development of new
pest management tools and techniques to address critical pest problems
identified by pest managers and other stakeholders. Projects are two
years in duration with a 3 year statutory limitation. Recently, this
program initiated a process to identify and address priorities on a
regional basis as identified by stakeholders.

PMAP encourages projects that develop content suitable for delivery
through eXtension
(<http://about.extension.org/mediawiki/files/5/51/EXECUTIVE_SUMMARY_-_March_14%2C_2006_-_YEAR_2.pdf>). This
content is for end users, as opposed to staff development, and must
align with the eXtension Implementation Plan (available at
<http://about.extension.org/wiki/Planning>). Funds may be used to
contribute to existing
Communities of Practice (COPs) (<http://about.extension.org/wiki/Glossary_of_eXtension_Terms#Community_of_Practice_.28CoP.29>:)
or form new COPs that focus on pest management education and outreach
activities (for examples of developing COPs and guidance on forming
COPs, see <http://cop.extension.org/wiki/Main_Page>).

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098107 .anchor}PART II---AWARD INFORMATION

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098108 .anchor}A. Available Funding

There is no commitment by USDA to fund any particular application or to
make a specific number of awards. It is anticipated that approximately
\$1.4 million will be available to fund applications in FY 2008. There
is no upper limit or cap on funding for awards.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098109 .anchor}B. Types of Applications

In FY 2008, applications may be submitted to the PMAP Program as one of
the following two types of requests:

**[(1) New application]{.underline}**. This is a project application
that has not been previously submitted to the PMAP Program. All new
applications will be reviewed competitively using the selection process
and evaluation criteria described in Part V---Application Review
Requirements.

**[(2) Resubmitted application]{.underline}**. This is an application
that had previously been submitted to the PMAP Program but not funded.
Project Directors (PDs) must respond to the previous review panel
summary. Resubmitted applications must be received by the relevant due
dates, will be evaluated in competition with other pending applications
in appropriate area to which they are assigned, and will be reviewed
according to the same evaluation criteria as new applications.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098110 .anchor}C. Project Types

Project periods may not exceed two (2) years. Recipients may be eligible
for no-cost extensions after years one and two, but no carryover or
extension is permitted for these projects beyond three years. Any
unexpended funds are lost.

Priorities have been established on a regional basis. Applications from
each region should address these regional priorities within the context
of the PMAP goals and objectives (described in Part I, B.).

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098111 .anchor}D. Scientific Peer Review

Subsection (c)(5) of the Competitive, Special, and Facilities Research
Grant Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 450i(c)(5)) requires applicants to
conduct scientific peer review of their proposed research activities in
accordance with regulations promulgated by the Secretary prior to the
Secretary making a grant award under this authority. Regulations
implementing this requirement are set forth in 7 CFR part 3400.20. The
regulations impose the following requirements:

\(1\) Scientific peer review. Prior to the submission of a standard or
continuation grant, any proposed project shall have undergone a review
arranged by the grantee. For research projects, such review must be a
scientific peer review conducted in accordance with 7 CFR 3400.21.

\(2\) Credible and independent review. A review arranged by the grantee
must provide for a credible and independent assessment of the proposed
project. A credible review is one that provides an appraisal of
technical quality and relevance sufficient for an organizational
representative to make an informed judgment as to whether the proposal
is appropriate for submission for Federal support. To provide for an
independent review, such review may include USDA employees, but should
not be conducted solely by USDA employees.

\(3\) Notice of completion and retention of records. [A notice of
completion of the review shall be conveyed in writing to CSREES as part
of the Other Attachments (Field 11. of the R&R Other Project Information
Form)(See Part IV, B,1,c,(ii))]{.underline}. The written notice
constitutes certification by the applicant that a review in compliance
with these regulations has occurred. Applicants are not required to
submit results of the review to CSREES; however, proper documentation of
the review process and results should be retained by the applicant.
**Please note: award funds cannot be released until the Scientific Peer
Review Certification is received.**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098112 .anchor}PART III---ELIGIBILITY
INFORMATION

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098113 .anchor}A. Eligible Applicants

Applications may be submitted by State agricultural experiment stations,
all colleges and universities, other research institutions and
organizations, Federal agencies, private organizations or corporations,
and individuals. While their collaboration is encouraged, scientists
affiliated with non-United States organizations are not eligible to
serve as PDs for PMAP funded projects. Award recipients may subcontract
to organizations not eligible to apply provided such organizations are
necessary for the conduct of the project. An applicant's failure to meet
an eligibility criterion by the time of an application deadline will
preclude CSREES from making an award.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098114 .anchor}**B. Cost Sharing or Matching**

CSREES does not require matching support for this program and matching
resources will not be factored into the review process as evaluation
criteria nor will they affect relevance rankings.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098115 .anchor}PART IV---APPLICATION AND
SUBMISSION INFORMATION

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098116 .anchor}A. Electronic Application
Package

Only electronic applications may be submitted via Grants.gov to CSREES
in response to this RFA.

Prior to preparing an application, it is suggested that the PD/PI first
contact an Authorized Representative (AR)(also referred to as Authorized
Organizational Representative or AOR) to determine if the organization
is prepared to submit electronic applications through Grant.gov. If the
organization is not prepared, the AR should see
<http://www.grants.gov/applicants/get_registered.jsp> for steps for
preparing to submit applications through Grants.gov.

The steps to access application materials are as follows:

1.  Download and install PureEdge Viewer, a small, free program that
    provides access to the grant application. See
    <http://www.grants.gov/resources/download_software.jsp#pureedge>.

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2.  The application package must be obtained via Grants.gov, go to
    [http://www.grants.gov](http://www.grants.gov/), click on "Apply for
    Grants" in the left-hand column, click on "**Step 1:** [Download a
    Grant Application Package and
    Instructions](https://apply.grants.gov/forms_apps_idx.html)," enter
    the funding opportunity number "**USDA-CSREES-SRGP-001191**" in the
    appropriate box and click "Download Package." From the search
    results, click "Download" to access the application package.

> Contained within the application package is the "[CSREES Grants.gov
> Application Guide: A Guide for Preparation and Submission of CSREES
> Applications via
> Grants.gov.](http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/grant_forms/electronic_app_guide.pdf)"
> This Guide contains an introduction and general Grants.gov
> instructions, information about how to use a Grant Application Package
> in Grants.gov, and instructions on how to complete the application
> forms.
>
> **If assistance is needed to access the application package** (e.g.,
> downloading or navigating PureEdge forms, using PureEdge with a
> Macintosh computer), refer to resources available on the Grants.gov
> Web site first (<http://grants.gov/>). Grants.gov assistance is also
> available as follows:

-   Grants.gov customer support\
    Toll Free: 1-800-518-4726\
    Business Hours: M-F 7:00 am -- 9 pm Eastern Time\
    Email: <support@grants.gov>

See <http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/electronic.html> for additional
resources for applying electronically.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098117 .anchor}B. Content and Form of
Application Submission

::: Definition-Term
Electronic applications should be prepared following Part V and VI of
the document entitled "[A Guide for Preparation and Submission of CSREES
Applications via
Grants.gov](http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/grant_forms/electronic_app_guide.pdf)."
This guide is part of the corresponding application package (see Section
A. of this Part). The following is **additional information** needed in
order to prepare an application in response to this RFA. If there is
discrepancy between the two documents, the information contained in this
RFA is overriding.
:::

**Note the attachment requirements (eg., portable document format) in
Part III section 3. of the CSREES Grants.gov Application Guide available
with the Application Package at Grants.gov. [Any proposals containing
non-PDF documents will be at risk of being excluded from CSREES
review.]{.underline} Partial applications will be excluded from
consideration. With documented prior approval, resubmitted applications
will be accepted until close of business (COB) on the closing date in
the RFA.**

**If you do not own PDF-generating software, Grants.gov provides online
tools to assist applicants. Users will find a link to "Convert Documents
to PDF" on <http://grants.gov/assets/PDFConversion.pdf>.**

**1. [SF 424 R&R Cover Sheet]{.underline}**

Information related to the questions on this form is dealt with in
detail in Part V, 2. of the CSREES Grants.gov Application Guide.

**2. [R&R Other Project Information Form]{.underline}**

Information related to the questions on this form is dealt with in
detail in Part V, 3. of the CSREES Grants.gov Application Guide.

a\. Field 6. Project Summary/Abstract. The summary should also include
the relevance of the project to the goals and objectives of PMAP as
described in Part I (B)(1) of this announcement.

b\. Field 7. Project Narrative.

PLEASE NOTE: The Project Narrative shall not exceed eighteen (18) pages
of single or double-spaced written text including figures and tables.
This maximum has been established to ensure fair and equitable
competition. The Project Narrative must include all of the following:

(i) Problem statement: Identify the pest management problem addressed,
    its significance, and options for a solution. Identify the
    commodity(ies) and the pesticides that will be addressed by the
    proposed project. Identify the production area addressed, its size
    (for example, acreage), frequency and severity of losses, and the
    potential applicability of this study to other production regions.
    Included should be a section describing methods or approaches. As
    appropriate, proposals should address issues as they relate to
    current IPM and crop production practices, technologic and economic
    feasibility of potential new practices, and the potential durability
    of these new practices. Priorities have been established with
    stakeholder input for all four regions of the United States (see
    Part I (B) (3)). Applicants from each region should address their
    region's priorities within the context of the PMAP goals and
    objectives.

(ii) Objectives: Provide clear, concise, complete, and logically
     arranged statements of the project's proposed objectives.

(iii) Research, education, and technology transfer plan: Where
      applicable, provide a credible, detailed plan for the research,
      education, and technology transfer.

c\. Field 11. Other Attachments.

\(i\) Response to Previous Review (One page limit). This requirement
only applies to "Resubmitted Applications". PDs must respond to the
previous review panel summary on **no more than one page**. Title and
save the attachment file as "Response to Previous Review".

\(ii\) Scientific Peer Review Certification Documentation. The
application must contain a written notice to CSREES that a Scientific
Peer Review has been completed (see Part II, D. item 3.) Title and save
the attachment file as "Scientific Peer Review Certification
Documentation".

\(iii\) Relevance Statement. A Relevance Statement must be included that
describes the relevance of the project to your Region's priorities (see
Part I, B.). Without exceeding three (3) pages in length, the Relevance
Statement should (a) include Project Director(s) name and project title;
(b) describe the problem, background and justification for the proposed
project (this may be copied from the application); (c) describe how the
proposed project addresses the region's priorities, as identified in
this RFA; and (d) discuss how IPM management practices will be enhanced
if the proposed project is successful. Title and save the file
attachment as "Relevance Statement".

**3. [R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded)]{.underline}**

Information related to the questions on this form is dealt with in
detail in Part V, 4. of the CSREES Grants.gov Application Guide.

**4. [R&R Personal Data]{.underline} --** As noted in Part V, 5. of the
CSREES Grants.gov Application Guide, the submission of this information
is voluntary and is not a precondition of award. PLEASE DO NOT PROVIDE
THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF PROJECT DIRECTOR / PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR.

::: Definition-Term
**5. [R&R Budget]{.underline}**
:::

Information related to the questions on this form is dealt with in
detail in Part V, 6. of the CSREES Grants.gov Application Guide.

**Project Director's Workshop:  It is the intent of the Pest Management
Alternatives Program to require successful applicants or designee to
attend at least one Project Directors' Workshop during the term of their
project. ** This workshop will typically be held in Washington, DC in
conjunction with other related grant programs or may be in conjunction
with another conference.  **For the purposes of budget development,
applicants are required to request funds for attendance to at least one
such workshop.  The request for these funds should be clearly indicated
in the budget narrative section of the application.**

6\. [Supplemental Information Form]{.underline}

Information related to the questions on this form is dealt with in
detail in Part VI, 1. of the CSREES Grants.gov Application Guide.

a\. Field 2. Program Code. Enter the program code name "**Pest
Management Alternatives**" and the program code "**MX**".

b\. Field 8. Conflict of Interest List.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098118 .anchor}C. Submission Dates and Times

**Instructions for submitting an application are included in Part IV,
Section 1.9 of the CSREES Grants.gov Application Guide.**

Applications must be received by Grants.gov by COB on **February 1, 2008
(5:00 p.m. Eastern Time).** Applications received after this deadline
will normally not be considered for funding.

Correspondence regarding submitted applications will be sent using
e-mail. Therefore, applicants are strongly encouraged to provide
accurate e-mail addresses, where designated, on the SF-424 R&R
Application for Federal Assistance.

If the AR has not received correspondence **from CSREES** regarding a
submitted application within 30 days of submission of the application,
please contact the Program Contact identified in Part VII of the
applicable RFA and request the proposal number assigned to the
application. **Failure to do so may result in the application not being
considered for funding by the peer review panel.   Once the application
has been assigned a proposal number, this number should be cited on all
future correspondence.**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098119 .anchor}D. Funding Restrictions

CSREES has determined that grant funds awarded under this authority may
not be used for the renovation or refurbishment of research, education,
or extension space; the purchase or installation of fixed equipment in
such space; or the planning, repair, rehabilitation, acquisition, or
construction of buildings or facilities.

The FY 2007 Revised Continuing Appropriations Resolution (Public Law
110-05) limited indirect costs to 20 percent of the total Federal funds
provided under each award. CSREES anticipates that the FY 2008
Appropriations Act will include a similar limitation. Therefore, when
preparing budgets, applicants should limit their requests for recovery
of indirect costs to the lesser of their institution's official
negotiated indirect cost rate or the equivalent of 20 percent of total
Federal funds awarded. Another method of calculating the maximum
allowable is 25 percent of the total direct costs.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098120 .anchor}E. Other Submission Requirements

The applicant should follow the submission requirements noted in the
document entitled "A Guide for Preparation and Submission of CSREES
Applications via Grants.gov."

**Project Director's Workshop:  It is the intent of the Pest Management
Alternatives Program to require successful applicants to attend at least
one Project Directors' Workshop [during the term of their
project]{.underline}. ** This workshop will typically be held in
Washington, DC in conjunction with other related grant programs or may
be in conjunction with another conference.  **For the purposes of budget
development, applicants are required to request funds for attendance to
at least one such workshop.  The request for these funds should be
clearly indicated in the budget narrative section of the application.**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098121 .anchor}PART V---APPLICATION REVIEW
REQUIREMENTS

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098122 .anchor}A. General

Each application will be evaluated in a three-part process. First, each
application will be screened to ensure that it meets the administrative
requirements as set forth in this RFA. Second, applications that meet
these requirements will be reviewed by the regions for relevance. Third,
applications will be technically evaluated by a national review panel.

Reviewers will be selected based upon training and experience in
relevant scientific, extension, or education fields, taking into account
the following factors: (a) The level of relevant formal scientific,
technical education, or extension experience of the individual, as well
as the extent to which an individual is engaged in relevant research,
education, or extension activities; (b) the need to include as reviewers
experts from various areas of specialization within relevant scientific,
education, or extension fields; (c) the need to include as reviewers
other experts (e.g., producers, range or forest managers/operators, and
consumers) who can assess relevance of the applications to targeted
audiences and to program needs; (d) the need to include as reviewers
experts from a variety of organizational types (e.g., colleges,
universities, industry, state and Federal agencies, private profit and
non-profit organizations) and geographic locations; (e) the need to
maintain a balanced composition of reviewers with regard to minority and
female representation and an equitable age distribution; and (f) the
need to include reviewers who can judge the effective usefulness to
producers and the general public of each application.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098123 .anchor}B. Evaluation Criteria

The relevance review and the technical/scientific review will be
conducted by two different panels. The evaluation criteria below will be
used in reviewing applications submitted in response to this RFA:

1.  **Relevance Evaluation Criteria -- approximately 40 percent of the
    total score.**

The regional panels will use the following evaluation criteria to
evaluate the relevance of applications submitted in response to this
RFA:

(a) Documented need (based on statement in 'Objectives for PMAP' under
    Part I, B 'Purpose

and Priorities');

(b) Potential for proposed project to address the region's priority
    needs; and

(c) Potential for proposed project to contribute to the development of
    viable pest management practices.

+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| ## Relevance Scoring Sheet for PMAP Proposals, FY 2008    | **A      |
|                                                           | vailable |
|                                                           | Points** |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **(a) Overall Relevance. Proposal addresses at least one  | 30       |
| PMAP objective plus critical relevance elements a-c in    |          |
| Part V, B. 1. of the RFA**.                               |          |
|                                                           |          |
|   ------------------------------------- ----------------  |          |
|   Partial scoring                       Points            |          |
|                                                           |          |
|   Fully meets all                       30                |          |
|                                                           |          |
|   Meets or partially meets some         16-29             |          |
|                                                           |          |
|   Meets few or none                     0-15              |          |
|   ------------------------------------- ----------------  |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **(b) Regional Relevance. Proposal matches a documented   | 35       |
| stakeholder priority of the region** (based on Part       |          |
| V,B.1. of the RFA). Multi-region projects must address a  |          |
| documented priority of each region.                       |          |
|                                                           |          |
|   ------------------------------------- ----------------  |          |
|   Partial scoring                       Points            |          |
|                                                           |          |
|   Clear match with documented and cited 35                |          |
|   stakeholder priority                                    |          |
|                                                           |          |
|   Less than satisfactory match with     10-34             |          |
|   documented and cited stakeholder                        |          |
|   priority or project seems to address                    |          |
|   a priority, but the priority is not                     |          |
|   well-documented.                                        |          |
|                                                           |          |
|   Poor match to any stakeholder         0-9               |          |
|   priority.                                               |          |
|   ------------------------------------- ----------------  |          |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| **(c) The proposed project will enhance IPM practices.**  | 35       |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+
| # Total Relevance Score                                   | 100      |
+-----------------------------------------------------------+----------+

2.  **Technical Evaluation Criteria -- approximately 60 percent of total
    score.**

The National PMAP Panel will use the following evaluation criteria to
evaluate the technical merit of applications submitted in response to
this RFA:

\(a\) Appropriate and clearly stated research and/or outreach
objectives;

\(b\) Methodology and analytical approach is appropriate to project
objective(s);

\(c\) Involvement of appropriate, relevant expertise;

\(d\) Experience of key personnel; 

\(e\) Feasibility of attaining objectives during the project period;

\(f\) Appropriateness of the budget; and

\(g\) Adherence to the proposal guidelines.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098124 .anchor}C. Conflicts of Interest and
Confidentiality

During the peer evaluation process, extreme care will be taken to
prevent any actual or perceived conflicts of interest that may impact
review or evaluation. For the purpose of determining conflicts of
interest, the academic and administrative autonomy of an institution
shall be determined by reference to the current Higher Education
Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc., 6400
Arlington Boulevard, Suite 648, Falls Church, Virginia 22042. Phone:
(703) 532-2300. Web site:
[[http://www.hepinc.com]{.underline}](http://www.hepinc.com/).

Names of submitting institutions and individuals, as well as application
content and peer evaluations, will be kept confidential, except to those
involved in the review process, to the extent permitted by law. In
addition, the identities of peer reviewers will remain confidential
throughout the entire review process. Therefore, the names of the
reviewers will not be released to applicants.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098125 .anchor}D. Organizational Management
Information

Specific management information relating to an applicant shall be
submitted on a one time basis, with updates on an as needed basis, as
part of the responsibility determination prior to the award of a grant
identified under this RFA, if such information has not been provided
previously under this or another CSREES program. CSREES will provide
copies of forms recommended for use in fulfilling these requirements as
part of the preaward process. Although an applicant may be eligible
based on its status as one of these entities, there are factors which
may exclude an applicant from receiving Federal financial and
nonfinancial assistance and benefits under this program (e.g., debarment
or suspension of an individual involved or a determination that an
applicant is not responsible based on submitted organizational
management information).

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098126 .anchor}PART VI---AWARD ADMINISTRATION

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098127 .anchor}A. General

Within the limit of funds available for such purpose, the awarding
official of CSREES shall make grants to those responsible, eligible
applicants whose applications are judged most meritorious under the
procedures set forth in this RFA. The date specified by the awarding
official of CSREES as the effective date of the grant shall be no later
than September 30 of the Federal fiscal year in which the project is
approved for support and funds are appropriated for such purpose, unless
otherwise permitted by law. It should be noted that the project need not
be initiated on the grant effective date, but as soon thereafter as
practical so that project goals may be attained within the funded
project period. All funds granted by CSREES under this RFA shall be
expended solely for the purpose for which the funds are granted in
accordance with the approved application and budget, the regulations,
the terms and conditions of the award, the applicable Federal cost
principles, and the Department\'s assistance regulations (parts 3015 and
3019 of 7 CFR).

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098128 .anchor}B. Award Notice

The award document will provide pertinent instructions and information
including, at a minimum, the following:

\(1\) Legal name and address of performing organization or institution
to whom the Administrator has issued an award under the terms of this
request for applications;

\(2\) Title of project;

\(3\) Name(s) and institution(s) of PDs chosen to direct and control
approved activities;

\(4\) Identifying award number assigned by the Department;

\(5\) Project period, specifying the amount of time the Department
intends to support the project without requiring recompetition for
funds;

\(6\) Total amount of Departmental financial assistance approved by the
Administrator during the project period;

\(7\) Legal authority(ies) under which the award is issued;

\(8\) Appropriate Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number;

\(9\) Applicable award terms and conditions (see
<http://www.csrees.usda.gov/business/awards/awardterms.html> to view
CSREES award terms and conditions);

\(10\) Approved budget plan for categorizing allocable project funds to
accomplish the stated purpose of the award; and

\(11\) Other information or provisions deemed necessary by CSREES to
carry out its respective awarding activities or to accomplish the
purpose of a particular award.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098129 .anchor}C. Administrative and National
Policy Requirements

Several Federal statutes and regulations apply to grant applications
considered for review and to project grants awarded under this program.
These include, but are not limited to:

7 CFR Part 1, subpart A**---**USDA implementation of the Freedom of
Information Act.

7 CFR Part 3**---**USDA implementation of OMB Circular No. A-129
regarding debt collection.

7 CFR Part 15, subpart A**---**USDA implementation of Title VI of the
Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended.

7 CFR Part 331 and 9 CFR Part 121**---**USDA implementation of the
Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002.

7 CFR Part 3015**---**USDA Uniform Federal Assistance Regulations,
implementing OMB directives (i.e., OMB Circular Nos. A-21 and A-122, now
codified at 2 CFR Parts 220 and 230) and incorporating provisions of 31
U.S.C. 6301-6308 (formerly the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement
Act of 1977, Pub. L. No. 95-224), as well as general policy requirements
applicable to recipients of Departmental financial assistance.

7 CFR Part 3017**---**USDA implementation of Governmentwide Debarment
and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and 7 CFR Part 3021**---**Governmentwide
Requirements for Drug Free Workplace (Grants).

7 CFR Part 3018**---**USDA implementation of Restrictions on Lobbying.
Imposes prohibitions and requirements for disclosure and certification
related to lobbying on recipients of Federal contracts, grants,
cooperative agreements, and loans.

7 CFR Part 3019**---**USDA implementation of OMB Circular A-110, Uniform
Administrative Requirements for Grants and Other Agreements With
Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals, and Other Nonprofit
Organizations.

7 CFR Part 3052**---**USDA implementation of OMB Circular No. A-133,
Audits of States, Local Governments, and Non profit Organizations.

7 CFR Part 3407**---**CSREES procedures to implement the National
Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended.

29 U.S.C. 794 (section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973) and 7 CFR Part
15b (USDA implementation of statute) **---**prohibiting discrimination
based upon physical or mental handicap in Federally assisted programs.

35 U.S.C. 200 et seq. **---**Bayh Dole Act, controlling allocation of
rights to inventions made by employees of small business firms and
domestic nonprofit organizations, including universities, in Federally
assisted programs (implementing regulations are contained in 37 CFR Part
401).

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098130 .anchor}D. Expected Program Outputs and
Reporting Requirements

Grantees are required to submit initial project information and annual
and summary reports to CSREES' Current Research Information System
(CRIS). The CRIS database contains narrative project information,
progress/impact statements, and final technical reports that are made
available to the public. For applications recommended for funding,
instructions on preparing and submission of project documentation will
be provided to the applicant by the agency contact. Documentation must
be submitted to CRIS before CSREES funds will be released. Project
reports will be requested by the CRIS office when required. For more
information about CRIS, visit
[http://cris.csrees.usda.gov](http://cris.csrees.usda.gov/).
Requirements may be found in the CSREES General Terms and Conditions
referenced in the award notification.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098131 .anchor}**PART VII---AGENCY CONTACT**

Applicants and other interested parties are encouraged to contact Dr.
Monte P. Johnson; National Program Leader; Plant and Animal Systems
Unit; Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service; U.S.
Department of Agriculture; STOP 2220; 1400 Independence Avenue, SW;
Washington, DC 20250-2220; telephone: (202) 401-1108; fax: (202)
401-4888**;** e-mail: <mpjohnson@csrees.usda.gov>.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098132 .anchor}PART VIII---OTHER INFORMATION

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098133 .anchor}A. Access to Review Information

Copies of reviews, not including the identity of reviewers, and a
summary of the panel comments will be sent to the applicant PD after the
review process has been completed.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098134 .anchor}B. Use of Funds; Changes

**1. [Delegation of Fiscal Responsibility]{.underline}**

Unless the terms and conditions of the award state otherwise, the
awardee may not in whole or in part delegate or transfer to another
person, institution, or organization the responsibility for use or
expenditure of award funds.

**2. [Changes in Project Plans]{.underline}**\
\
a. The permissible changes by the awardee, PD(s), or other key project
personnel in the approved project shall be limited to changes in
methodology, techniques, or other similar aspects of the project to
expedite achievement of the project\'s approved goals. If the awardee or
the PD(s) is uncertain as to whether a change complies with this
provision, the question must be referred to the Authorized Departmental
Officer (ADO) for a final determination. The ADO is the signatory of the
award document, not the program contact.

b\. Changes in approved goals or objectives shall be requested by the
awardee and approved in writing by the ADO prior to effecting such
changes. In no event shall requests for such changes be approved which
are outside the scope of the original approved project.

c\. Changes in approved project leadership or the replacement or
reassignment of other key project personnel shall be requested by the
awardee and approved in writing by the ADO prior to effecting such
changes.

d\. Transfers of actual performance of the substantive programmatic work
in whole or in part and provisions for payment of funds, whether or not
Federal funds are involved, shall be requested by the awardee and
approved in writing by the ADO prior to effecting such transfers, unless
prescribed otherwise in the terms and conditions of the award.

e\. The project period may be extended by CSREES without additional
financial support, for such additional period(s) as the ADO determines
may be necessary to complete or fulfill the purposes of an approved
project, but in no case shall the total project period exceed three
years. Any extension of time shall be conditioned upon prior request by
the awardee and approval in writing by the ADO, unless prescribed
otherwise in the terms and conditions of award.

f\. Changes in Approved Budget: Unless stated otherwise in the terms and
conditions of award, changes in an approved budget must be requested by
the awardee and approved in writing by the ADO prior to instituting such
changes if the revision will involve transfers or expenditures of
amounts requiring prior approval as set forth in the applicable Federal
cost principles, Departmental regulations, or award.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098135 .anchor}C. Confidential Aspects of
Applications and Awards

When an application results in an award, it becomes a part of the record
of CSREES transactions, available to the public upon specific request.
Information that the Secretary determines to be of a confidential,
privileged, or proprietary nature will be held in confidence to the
extent permitted by law. Therefore, any information that the applicant
wishes to have considered as confidential, privileged, or proprietary
should be clearly marked within the application. The original copy of an
application that does not result in an award will be retained by the
Agency for a period of three years. Other copies will be destroyed. Such
an application will be released only with the consent of the applicant
or to the extent required by law. An application may be withdrawn at any
time prior to the final action thereon.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098136 .anchor}D. Regulatory Information

For the reasons set forth in the final Rule related Notice to 7 CFR part
3015, subpart V (48 FR 29114, June 24, 1983), this program is excluded
from the scope of the Executive Order 12372 which requires
intergovernmental consultation with State and local officials. Under the
provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter
35), the collection of information requirements contained in this Notice
have been approved under OMB Document No. 0524-0039.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098137 .anchor}E. Definitions

For the purpose of this program, the following definitions are
applicable:

[Administrator]{.underline} means the Administrator of the Cooperative
State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) and any other
officer or employee of the Department to whom the authority involved is
delegated.

[Authorized departmental officer]{.underline} means the Secretary or any
employee of the Department who has the authority to issue or modify
grant instruments on behalf of the Secretary.

[Authorized representative]{.underline} means the president, director,
or chief executive officer or other designated official of the applicant
organization who has the authority to commit the resources of the
organization.

[Budget period]{.underline} means the interval of time (usually 12
months) into which the project period is divided for budgetary and
reporting purposes.

[Department or USDA]{.underline} means the United States Department of
Agriculture.

[Grant]{.underline} means the award by the Secretary of funds to an
eligible organization or individual to assist in meeting the costs of
conducting, for the benefit of the public, an identified project which
is intended and designed to accomplish the purpose of the program as
identified in these guidelines.

[Grantee]{.underline} means an organization designated in the grant
award document as the responsible legal entity to which a grant is
awarded.

[Matching]{.underline} means that portion of allowable project costs not
borne by the Federal Government, including the value of in-kind
contributions.

[Peer review]{.underline} means an evaluation of a proposed project for
scientific or technical quality and relevance performed by experts with
the scientific knowledge and technical skills to conduct the proposed
work or to give expert advice on the merits of a proposal.\
\
[Prior approva]{.underline}l means written approval evidencing prior
consent by an authorized departmental officer as defined above.

[Project]{.underline} means the particular activity within the scope of
the program supported by a grant award.

[Project director]{.underline} means the single individual designated in
the grant application and approved by the Secretary who is responsible
for the direction and management of the project.

[Project period]{.underline} means the period, as stated in the award
document, during which Federal sponsorship begins and ends.

[Research activity]{.underline} means a scientific investigation or
inquiry that results in the generation of knowledge.

[Secretary]{.underline} means the Secretary of Agriculture and any other
officer or employee of the Department to whom the authority involved is
delegated.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc184098138 .anchor}Electronic Application Checklist

Only electronic applications may be submitted to CSREES via Grants.gov
unless indicated otherwise in the specific program Request for
Applications (RFA). All applications submitted to CSREES must contain
the applicable elements outlined in these guidelines. The following
checklist has been prepared to assist in ensuring that the application
is complete prior to submission:

� **Have you followed the guidelines for filling out your electronic
application provided in the CSREES Grants.gov Application Guide, which
is posted along with the electronic SF 424 R&R application package on
Grants.gov?** Electronic applications should be prepared according to
this guide and the specific program RFA. This guide is part of the
corresponding electronic application package for the specific program to
which you are applying.

� **Has your institution properly registered with Grants.gov to enable
you to submit an application?** Those who wish to submit an application
to CSREES should first contact their Authorized Representative (AR) to
determine if the organization is prepared to submit applications through
Grants.gov. See <http://www.grants.gov/GetStarted> for steps for
preparing to submit applications through Grants.gov.

� **Have all attachments been submitted in the portable document format
(PDF)?** CSREES will only accept PDF attachments. See Part III of the
CSREES Grants.gov Application Guide.

� **Do all submitted PDF documents have one-inch margins and are typed
or word processed using no type smaller than 12 point regardless of line
spacing? Are all PDF documents numbered sequentially on each page of the
attachment? Are all page limitations for a given attachment followed?**
Submitted proposals that do not meet these requirements for PDF
attachments will not be accepted.

� **Did you use the "Check Package for Errors" feature (see section 1.8
of the CSREES Grants.gov Application Guide)?**

� **Have all required components of the SF 424 Research and Related
(R&R) Application Package posted under the funding opportunity on
Grants.gov been completed?**

� **[SF 424 R&R Cover Sheet]{.underline}**

-   Have all required fields (highlighted in yellow) been completed?

� [R&R Other Project Information]{.underline}

-   Have the fields describing project potential or actual environmental
    impact been properly completed?

> [Project Summary/Abstract]{.underline}

-   Has the Project Summary PDF been attached to this form in Field 6?

-   Are the names and affiliated organizations of all Project Directors
    listed at the top of the page in addition to the title of the
    project?

-   Does this section adhere to the format and page limitations?

-   Did you use the suggested Project Summary/Abstract Template found
    at:
    [www.csrees.usda.gov/home/faq_apply.html#abstract](http://www.csrees.usda.gov/home/faq_apply.html#abstract)?

> [Project Narrative]{.underline}

-   Has the Project Narrative PDF been attached to this form in Field 7?

-   Is the project fully described?

> [Bibliography & References Cited]{.underline}

-   Has the Bibliography & References Cited PDF been attached to this
    form in Field 8?

-   Are all references cited and are all citations referenced?

-   Do all citations contain a title, the names of all authors, and are
    they in accepted journal format?

> [Facilities & Other Resources]{.underline}

-   Has the Facilities & Other Resources PDF been attached to this form
    in Field 9?

-   Has a description of your facilities, sufficient to indicate that
    you will be able to carry out this project, been given?

> [Equipment]{.underline}

-   Has the Equipment PDF been attached to this form in Field 10?

-   Is the description of your equipment sufficient to indicate that you
    will be able to carry out this project?

> [Response to Previous Review]{.underline} (for resubmitted
> applications only)

-   Has the Response to Previous Review PDF been included as indicated
    in the RFA?

-   Has the application been clearly and meaningfully revised and are
    the revisions briefly described?

-   Are comments from the previous review addressed?

� [R&R Senior/Key Person Profile]{.underline}

> [Biographical Sketch]{.underline}

-   Has the biographical sketch (vitae) PDF for the PD and each co-PD,
    senior associate, and other professional personnel been attached?

> [Current and Pending Support]{.underline}

-   Has the current and pending support PDF for key personnel been
    attached?

-   Have all current and pending projects been listed and summarized,
    **including this proposal**?

-   Did you use the suggested Current and Pending Support Template found
    at:
    [www.csrees.usda.gov/home/faq_apply.html#current](http://www.csrees.usda.gov/home/faq_apply.html#current)?

� [R&R Personal Data]{.underline} (Optional)

> []{.mark} As noted in Part V, 5., the submission of this information
> is voluntary and is not a precondition of award. **PLEASE DO NOT
> PROVIDE THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OF PROJECT DIRECTOR / PRINCIPAL
> INVESTIGATOR.**

� [R&R Budget]{.underline}

-   ::: Definition-Term
    Have all fields been completed for each PD and co-PD(s)?
    :::

-   Are annual and summary budgets included? For multi-institution
    applications, has a subaward budget been included for each
    institution involved?

> [Budget Justification]{.underline}

-   Has the Budget Justification PDF been attached to this form in Field
    K?

-   Are budget items individually justified?

-   For multi-institutional applications, has a subaward budget
    justification been included for each institution involved?

� [CSREES Supplemental Information Form]{.underline}

-   Has Field 1 been pre-populated?

-   Does Field 2 indicate the Program Code Name and Program Code to
    which you are applying?

> [Conflict of Interest List]{.underline}

-   Has the Conflict of Interest List PDF been attached to this form in
    Field 8?

-   Has a Conflict of Interest List been provided for all individuals
    who have submitted a Biographical Sketch?

-   Does the Conflict of Interest list include the four categories as
    appropriate?

-   Did you use the suggested Conflict of Interest Template found at:
    [www.csrees.usda.gov/home/faq_apply.html#coi](http://www.csrees.usda.gov/home/faq_apply.html#coi)?