Financial Assistance (Grants & Cooperative Agreements)

"Pre-Award" Information & Forms for Recipients

Information for Potential Recipients (PDF) - The basics for new recipients; what they need to know and how the process works
Standard Form (SF) 424 Application Packet (PDF) - The SF-424 & SF-424A & B Application for Financial Assistance, Non-Construction, with instructions - the Application and Assurances must be hand-signed for modifications to existing agreements
General Proposal Template (DOC) - A suggested proposal template - project proposals must be included with the SF-424 Application
Detailed Budget Breakdown (DOC) - A suggested budget breakdown template - detailed budgets must be included with the SF-424 Application, and budget estimates must match the SF424A Cost Category totals
Challenge Cost Share Program (CCSP) Commitment Document (DOC) - For use in lieu of the Detailed Budget Breakdown when the project is under the Challenge Cost Share Program - must be signed by both the recipient and BLM Program Officer, and budget estimates must match the SF424A Cost Category totals
Indirect Costs Worksheet (XLS) - An Excel spreadsheet with formulas for calculating an indirect cost rate for small non-profit organizations with no Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA) - the maximum allowable rate without a NICRA is 10%
Certification Regarding Lobbying (DOC) - Applies to recipients of awards exceeding $100,000 - required for initial award and each modification

"Post-Award" Information & Forms for Recipients

Recipient Reminder Sheet (PDF) - A list of important reminders for recipients
Recipient Reporting Requirements (PDF) - A basic summary of recipient reporting requirements
Performance Report Template (DOC) - A suggested template to follow for required Performance Reports
SF-425 Federal Financial Report (FFR or SF-425) (PDF) - The Federal Financial Report form required from recipients
Demystifying the SF-425 (PDF) - Plain English instructions on how to fill out the SF-425
Youth Employment Report & Requirements (DOC) - Information and suggested template to follow for required Youth Employment Reports
Challenge Cost Share Program Certification Addendum (DOC) - Documentation of successful completion of a CCSP project
Single Audit (A-133 Audit) Basics Brochure (PDF) - Information on the A-133 Single Audit process for recipients

Email Address for Recipient Reports

BLM_OR_SO_FA_Reports@blm.gov - Please submit all reports via email to this address, and "cc" your Program Officer (PO), and Alternate PO and Technical Advisor, if applicable.