Federal Register #2026-18393

USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Information Collection for Grant Program Evaluation

The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) is seeking public input on its information collection process for grant program evaluation. - Government Buyer: - Department of Agriculture (USDA), Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) - Purpose: - Collection of information to evaluate and rank grant applicants for FAS grant programs - Ensures integrity and compliance in grantee selection - Information Collection Details: - Standardized grant application package includes: - SF424 Application Form - SFLLL Disclosure of Lobbying Activities - SF425 Federal Financial Report - Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Reports - SF270 Claim Form - Program narratives and budget descriptions - Estimated 628 respondents (businesses and not-for-profit institutions) - Total estimated burden: 25,306 hours - Notable Requirements: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned - This is a request for public comment, not a procurement opportunity

Description

This notice from the Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) concerns the collection of information for grant programs under 2 CFR parts 200 and 400. It details the use of a uniform grant application package to evaluate and rank grant applicants, ensuring integrity in the selection process. The package includes various forms and narratives to streamline applications and ensure compliance with federal regulations. The information collected will be used by FAS and federal staff to review, evaluate, and approve grant applications. The respondents include businesses and not-for-profit institutions, with an estimated 628 respondents and a total burden of 25,306 hours.

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