Statistical, Research, and Methodology Assistance

Department Of Commerce, Us Census Bureau

The objective of the Census Bureau’s Federal Financial Assistance Program is to support and advance statistical, research, and methodological activities through cooperative agreements with qualified entities.

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Helps government units and colleges with research and statistical projects. Provides support for developing and analyzing important data.

Quick Facts

Funding
$208,959 - $321,469
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of Commerce, Us Census Bureau

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What Is This Program?

The Census Bureau’s Federal Financial Assistance Program awards cooperative agreements with appropriate entities, including federal, state, and local governmental units and institutions of higher education, to aid and promote statistical, research, and methodological activities related to the Census Bureau’s mission under Title 13 of the United States Code. Awards provided under this program support the Census Bureau and the Department of Commerce by developing and analyzing information for programmatic and policy considerations and by undertaking special research.

What Benefits Are Offered?

advisoryinformation/data accessservice

Access to official U.S. demographic and economic statistics (e.g., QuickFacts, Data Profiles), guidance and verification resources for Census Bureau survey participants, and educational events like webinars, workshops, and seminars on data usage and interpretation. Includes a personal historical census record search service (currently paused).

Who Is Eligible?

Region: United States

Other Criteria: Individuals and organizations seeking U.S. demographic and economic data, Individuals contacted to participate in a U.S. Census Bureau survey, Those interested in Census Bureau methodologies and research

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🏆 Detailed Application Guide

📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

📝Steps to Apply
  • Visit the Census Bureau's website
  • Identify the relevant survey or program
  • Prepare the necessary documentation
  • Submit your application through the designated method
🌐Application Portal
https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/surveyhelp.html
📤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
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
📐Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
✉️Supporting Letters
Letters of support/reference are required.

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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?

🤝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

How Do I Apply?

ADRM.Agreements@census.gov
301-763-4628

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This program offers funding up to $321,469 (minimum $208,959).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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