Statistical, Research, and Methodology Assistance
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Nonprofit Organization
- Other
Activities under this program must relate to the Census Bureau’s mission to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy that honors privacy, protects confidentiality, and is guided by scientific objectivity, and research-based innovation.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Census will make final funding recommendation to the Grants Officer. The Grants Officer will review the recommendation, process the funding request and execute the notice of award. Name checks, verification of academic credentials and pre-award audits may be required of the recipient prior to award. Electronic notification of award will be generated and forwarded to the selected recipient by the Grants Officer.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
- Renewal interval: > 180 Days
To the extent practicable, an applicant will be notified of its application status within 30 to 60 days.
Program details & compliance
Description
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.
Mission Categories
Primary: Economic Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Topics and areas of specific interest to the Census Bureau may be identified in a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) issued under this program. Proposals outside of a NOFO, or beyond the identified topics and areas of interest in a NOFO, may also be considered. Activities under this program must relate to the Census Bureau’s mission to serve as the leading source of quality data about the nation's people and economy that honors privacy, protects confidentiality, and is guided by scientific objectivity and research-based innovation.
Required Documentation
Applicants will be required to provide documentation consistent with the authority under which the assistance is being sought. 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles applies to this program.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements
Formula
This program has no statutory formula.