Donation of Federal Surplus Personal Property
General Services Administration
To donate Federal personal property no longer required for Federal use to eligible non-federal entities in order to maximize the use of Federal property.
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Helps nonprofits and public agencies get surplus federal property for free. This includes items like office equipment and vehicles.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
Provides access to a wide range of surplus federal personal property (e.g., office equipment, furniture, motor vehicles, aircraft, scientific devices, heavy machinery). Federal agencies receive free transfers (excluding shipping), state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies can obtain surplus property. The general public can purchase items through GSA Auctions. Specific programs like 'Computers for Learning' allow schools and educational non-profits to receive excess computer equipment directly.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: government, education, nonprofit
Region: US (federal, state, local)
Other Criteria: Federal agencies, State and local governments, Nonprofit organizations, Public agencies, Schools (for Computers for Learning program), Educational non-profit organizations (for Computers for Learning program), General public (for purchase via GSA Auctions)
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Identify eligible surplus personal property
- Submit a request to acquire the property
- Complete any required documentation
- Comply with terms and conditions of the acquisition
- 🌐Application Portal
- http://www.gsa.gov/property
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄Intake Type
- rolling
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- Shipping and transportation costs for surplus personal property
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $9,914,000 (minimum $9,914,000).
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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