SF424 Version 9.1

March 21, 2020

SF424 (Grants.gov) Application Enhancements

Updated support for NIH Forms-F

FORMS-F application packages are to be used for due dates on or after May 25, 2020.  
FORMS-E application packages are for due dates on or before May 24, 2020.
For details on the changes, see the links below.

Support for two new forms

  • USDA AD-3030 (V2.0) - Used by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
  • SBIR/STTR Information (V1.3) - Used by federal agencies to support the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program.

Minor Enhancements & Bug Fixes

  • Resolved an issue on the SF424 R&R Detailed Budget with erroneous Fringe Benefit validations.  An error in one budget period was triggering an error on all multiple budget periods.
  • A new warning on the Validate Submission Activity to indicate the FOA closing date has passed. It will not prevent the activity from completing.
  • Principal Investigator, Project Representative, and Contact Person names now display on the SF424 Workspace.
    SF424 Workspace