Frequently Asked Questions

High-Risk

Is there a matching requirement?
What if I have not received a validation by the closing date?
Who is eligible to apply?
Do I need to address all elements of the absolute priority selected to be considered for this grant competition?
Can grant funds be used to support professional development activities?
Whom do I contact for more information about this grant competition?
What are the project and budget periods for these grants?
May I get an extension of the deadline date?
Does my application have to address both of the absolute priorities?
How does the Freedom of Information Act affect my application?
How many new awards will be made?
Does Grants.gov support the new Microsoft Vista Operating System?
What does “specific student population” mean?
What is the average amount of each grant?
I submitted my application by the deadline via Grants.gov. Am I finished?
What is the goal of this grant competition?
What forms of violent behavior should applicants address under Absolute Priority #2?
Is there a restricted indirect cost rate for this program?
What are some of the reasons I won’t receive a validation from Grants.gov?
What is the deadline date for applications under this grant competition?
Do I have to submit my application electronically?
Are there guidelines for how much money can be spent on consultants? What is the daily limit and is there a cap?
Do I need to notify my State Single Point of Contact about my application?
How much money is available under this grant competition?
Do I need to provide the Funding Opportunity Number (Item #12) & the Competition Identification Number (Item #13) on the SF-424?
What is the definition of “high-risk drinking” in this grant competition?
Should we address both of the funding priorities for this competition?
Does Grants.gov support Word 2007?
Can I select high school students as a “specific student population”?

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