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.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
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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📋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
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
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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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