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You also may download the required documents from the SAMHSA website at<br />

http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/apply.aspx.<br />

Additional materials available on this website <strong>in</strong>clude:<br />

• A grant writ<strong>in</strong>g technical assistance manual for potential applicants;<br />

• Standard terms and conditions for SAMHSA grants;<br />

• Guidel<strong>in</strong>es and policies that relate to SAMHSA grants (e.g., guidel<strong>in</strong>es on<br />

consumer and family participation, and evaluation); and<br />

• A list of certifications and assurances referenced <strong>in</strong> item 21 of the SF-424.<br />

2. CONTENT AND GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION<br />

2.1 Application Package<br />

A complete list of documents <strong>in</strong>cluded <strong>in</strong> the application package is available at<br />

http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants/ApplicationKit.aspx. This <strong>in</strong>cludes:<br />

• The Face Page (SF-424); Budget In<strong>format</strong>ion form (SF-424A);<br />

Project/Performance Site Location(s) form; Disclosure of Lobby<strong>in</strong>g Activities, if<br />

applicable; and Checklist. Applications that do not <strong>in</strong>clude the required<br />

forms will be screened out and will not be reviewed.<br />

• Request for Applications (<strong>RFA</strong>) – Provides a description of the program, specific<br />

<strong>in</strong><strong>format</strong>ion about the availability of funds, and <strong>in</strong>structions for complet<strong>in</strong>g the<br />

grant application. This document is the <strong>RFA</strong>. The <strong>RFA</strong> will be available on the<br />

SAMHSA website (http://www.samhsa.gov/grants/<strong>in</strong>dex.aspx) and a synopsis of<br />

the <strong>RFA</strong> is available on the federal grants website (http://www.Grants.gov).<br />

You must use all of the above documents <strong>in</strong> complet<strong>in</strong>g your application.<br />

2.2 Required Application Components<br />

Applications must <strong>in</strong>clude the follow<strong>in</strong>g 12 required application components:<br />

• Face Page – SF-424 is the face page. [Note: Applicants must provide a Dun and<br />

Bradstreet (DUNS) number to apply for a grant or cooperative agreement from<br />

the federal government. SAMHSA applicants are required to provide their DUNS<br />

number on the face page of the application. Obta<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g a DUNS number is easy<br />

and there is no charge. To obta<strong>in</strong> a DUNS number, access the Dun and<br />

Bradstreet website at http://www.dunandbradstreet.com or call 1-866-705-5711.<br />

To expedite the process, let Dun and Bradstreet know that you are a<br />

public/private nonprofit organization gett<strong>in</strong>g ready to submit a federal grant<br />

application. In addition, you must be registered <strong>in</strong> the new System for Award<br />

Management (SAM). The former Central Contractor Registration (CCR)<br />

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