Applicant Forms & Examples

All applicants must use the form templates provided below when applying to open opportunities or receiving an intent to fund notification. Please refer to the specific program you are applying for to determine which forms are required.

For Applicants

Budget Worksheets

Each proposal must include a detailed budget worksheet that outlines cumulative expenses and year-by-year estimates.

Applicants may find the sample budgets helpful as they draft their applications.

Download Single Subaward Budget Template

Download Multiple Subaward Budget Template

If applying for the Implementation of the USDA FAS Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab to Assist Specialty Crop Exports (ASCE-SPIL) RFA, please visit the Sustainable Packaging Innovation Lab website to obtain budget templates specific for this funding opportunity.

Current & Pending Support

Each proposal must include a list of all current and pending sources of support for the Principal Investigator (PI) or Program Director (PD), and all Key Personnel. Applicants must use the template provided with their application.

Download Current & Pending Support Template

Biographical Sketch Guidelines

A biographical sketch, or biosketch, is an opportunity for senior and key personnel included in a research application to discuss the professional expertise that makes them qualified to conduct the proposed research.

See our Biosketch Instructions

Sample Grant Agreement

We provide a sample grant agreement reference for applicants.

Download Grant Agreement Sample

For Potential Awardees

Intent to Fund Required Forms

Potential Grantees must provide all applicable forms in our Grants Management System to receive an Agreement:

  • Matching Certification Form (Attachment B)
  • Matching Details Form (Attachment C)
  • Representations & Certifications Form (Attachment D)
  • Wire Payment Transfer Form (Attachment E)
  • W-9 (Attachment F)

Matching Funds Certification Form (Attachment B)

If the open opportunity requires matching funds, grantees must complete the matching funds certification form. This form provides information about matching funders. Each Open Opportunity or Request for Application (RFA) indicates if matching funding is necessary.

Download Attachment B

Matching Details Form (Attachment C)

If the open opportunity requires matching funds, each matching funder must complete the matching funds certification form for the whole duration of the grant. This form provides information about each match. Each Open Opportunity or Request for Application (RFA) indicates if matching funding is necessary.

Download Attachment C

Representations and Certifications Form (Attachment D)

This form ensures that grantees adhere to the appropriate U.S. regulations while conducting research.

Download Attachment D

Wire Payment Transfer Form (Attachment E)

All FFAR payments are made via wire transfer. All grantees must complete the Wire Payment Transfer Form to receive disbursements.

Download Attachment E

W-9 (Attachment F)

All grantees must provide their up-to-date W-9 form or complete FFAR’s attachment, if necessary, to receive disbursements.

Download Attachment F