Draft RFA - Translating Research into Action | TRAction Project

APPENDIX B: APPLICATION CHECKLISTI. Technical ApplicationA. Format Requirements1. Written in English2. Typed in a Microsoft Word compatible program, single-spaced with a 12 point font andone inch margins3. Maximum of 9 pages not including cover page, table of contents, list of acronyms,executive summary, cost application, and appendices4. Saved and submitted by email as one document in .PDF or Word format5. Labeled with page numbers, the RFA number and the name of the applicantorganization on every pageB. Content Requirements1. Cover Page2. Table of Contents3. List of Acronyms4. Executive Summary5. Technical Application6. Appendices to the Technical Applicationa. A letter of support from a local partner in each country that the research is beingconducted who agrees to support the research (if the prime applicant is NOT thelead implementing organization);b. Letters of commitment from proposed sub-awardees or partners (if any);c. CVs from key personnel;d. Letters of commitment from key personnel;e. Optionally, any relevant reports, proposals, links, references, letters, or othermaterials that will help reviewers understand the programs or research described inthe applicant’s proposal.II.Cost Application1. Summary Budget in Excel for applicant and any proposed sub-awardees. Please be sureto review and confirm that all amounts and formulas are correct and in US dollars.Please state the exchange rate for the day of submission.2. Budget Narrative.3. NICRA (if applicable) or other documentation to support indirect cost rates (if theapplicant does not have a NICRA, all costs should be directly billable).27