Grants - Useful Information

Examples of Grant Applications
As you are writing your National Scenic Byways Program grant applications, please review the following examples of grant application sections. Examples from each of the eight eligible activity categories are provided, as well as additional examples of how to integrate your information throughout the sections of an application successfully.

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AOR and E-Biz POC: What's the Difference?

The Grants.gov system rejects SF-424s if the applicant trying to submit them is not authorized as an AOR. This article provides information on how to become authorized so these SF-424s can be submitted successfully.

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Tips for Using Grants.gov

The National Scenic Byways Program 2009 grant application included a grants.gov portion. Here are some useful tips for accessing and using grants.gov.

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Commonly Made Mistakes

As you begin to think about your grant submissions, we wanted to share with you some commonly made mistakes.

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What We've Heard From You

See our responses to questions posed by applicants, coordinators, and division contacts during the FY2008 and FY2009 Grant Outreach Calls, as well as other questions we have received.

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FY 2010 NSBP Grant Solicitation Outreach Webcasts

These webcasts are an opportunity to gain insight as you prepare 2010 National Scenic Byways Grant applications.

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Consolidated Non-Federal Matching Requirements

Guidance on matching requirements for Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) funded grants and subgrants, including National Scenic Byways Program grants, has been issued by the FHWA. To provide more comprehensive and consolidated guidance that reflects current statutory and regulatory requirements, this guidance establishes uniform Federal-aid policy guidance for matching Federal-aid highway program projects.

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Support Contacts

Program Support

For questions on the application process, project eligibility, schedule, and general application content, your first point of contact should be your state's byway coordinator.

For further assistance, you may contact a member of the National Scenic Byways Program staff.

Technical Support

For questions about using the electronic application, reporting problems or error messages, help with printing, and other technical issues, contact the web site support team:

Phone: Cindi Ptak, FHWA: 202-366-1586
NSB Website Team: 1-800-429-9297, option 3; or 435-797-8787
E-mail: grants-support@byways.org (web site technical support only)