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2008 CIG Application Package Check List

Montana State Component

Reference the Announcement Section IV Beginning on Page 10 for more information.

  1. Application Cover Sheet: Completed Standard Form 424
  2. Project Summary Sheet: (2 pages maximum)
    • Project Title;
    • Project Director name and contact information;
    • Names and affiliations of project collaborators;
    • Project Purpose;
    • Project Deliverables (products that will be provided to NRCS);
    • Project Scope/Area;
    • Project Start and End Dates;
    • CIG Component Category (Natural Resource Concerns or State Technology);
    • Application Category Information (sub-category and Review Area);
    • Declaration of EQIP Eligibility;
    • Declaration of Indian Tribe;
    • Notice if application was submitted in competition for National CIG or any other funding source; and
    • Brief summary of project.
  3. Project Description: (10 pages maximum, double-spaced, single-sided, 12-point font, see specific page limitations for various sections)
    • Project background;
    • Project objectives;
    • Project methods;
    • Location and size of project or project area (include a map if possible);
    • Producer participation;
    • Project deliverables;
    • Project action plan and timeline;
    • Project management;
    • Benefits or results expected and transferability;
    • Project evaluation; and
    • Environmental impacts.
  4. Budget Information: Submit completed Standard Form 424A using the required format provided by the Montana NRCS. A detailed budget narrative is also required.
  5. Declaration for Indian Tribe: If applicable.
  6. Declaration of EQIP Eligibility: Include a statement indicating that the proposed project will involve EQIP eligible producers.
  7. State Conservationist Technology Transfer Requirement.
  8. Other Submissions: State whether or not this application was submitted in the CIG National Component competition or elsewhere.
  9. Certifications: Complete Standard Form 424B.
  10. DUNS Number: For information about how to obtain a DUNS number go to Obtaining a DUNS Number or go to the Grants.gov website or call 1-866-705-5711.
  11. Required Central Contractor Registration: Visit the Central Contractor Registration website to register.
  12. Submissions: Refer to Sections IV of the Announcement for instructions on how and when to submit proposals.

All forms and worksheets can be found at the Grants.gov website.

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Last Modified: 02/26/2008