How to apply...
Application Procedure:
Competitive Application Kit. Standard Forms 424, 424B and the CD-511, Certifications regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free Workplace Requirement and Lobbying must be completed. These forms are available from the SABIT program; telephone: (202) 482-0073, or SABIT homepage: www.mac.doc.gov/sabit
Note: Each program will indicate whether applications are to be submitted to the Federal headquarters, regional or local office, or to a State or local government office.
Award Procedure:
Each application will receive an independent, objective review by one or more ITA review panels (composed of three or four members) qualified to evaluate applications submitted under the program. Applications will be evaluated on a competitive basis in accordance with the evaluation criteria. ITA review panel(s) reserve the right to reject any application; to limit the number of interns per applicant; to waive informalities and minor irregularities in applications received; and to consider other than competitive procedures to distribute assistance under this program and in accordance with the law.
Note: Grant payments may be made by a letter of credit, advance by Treasury check, or reimbursement by Treasury check.
Awards may be made by the headquarters office directly to the applicant, an agency field office, a regional office,
or by an authorized county office. The assistance may pass through the initial applicant for further distribution by
intermediate level applicants to groups or individuals in the private sector.