Strengthening ties between the U.S. and Cyprus

What the official notice requires

Pulled from the official notice FY25_NOFO_PAS-CY600-FY25-0001_May_7_2025_update.pdf (11 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words. Open the page to read it in context.

Registrations you need first (2)

• SAM.gov, Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 3

  “Other Eligibility Requirements All organizations must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) issued via SAM.gov as well as a valid registration in SAM.gov.” Open page 3

• Grants.gov · p. 10

  “The specific reporting forms required will be available on our website, on Grants.gov, or via your Program Officer.” Open page 10

Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist

What to submit

• Form SF-424 · p. 4

  “SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance – organizations) at https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/SF424_4_0-V4.0.pdf Or for individuals:” Open page 4

• Form SF-424A · p. 4

  “SF-424A (Budget Information for Non-Construction programs) at https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/SF424A-V1.0.pdf” Open page 4

• Form SF-424B · p. 4

  “SF-424B (Assurances for Non-Construction programs) at https://apply07.grants.gov/apply/forms/sample/Individual_SF424B-V1.1.pdf 2.” Open page 4

• Indirect cost rate agreement · p. 10

  “If your organization has a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate (NICRA) and includes NICRA charges in the budget, attach a copy of your latest NICRA.” Open page 10

Length limits

• Proposal: 3 pages max · p. 4

  “Proposal (3-page maximum) The proposal should contain sufficient information that anyone not familiar with it would understand exactly what you, as the applicant, wants to do.” Open page 4

Formatting rules

• 12-point font, 1-inch margins, single-spaced · p. 4

  “All Microsoft Word documents are single-spaced, 12-point Calibri font, with a minimum of 1-inch margins.” Open page 4

How applications are scored (100 points listed)

Build your narrative outline from these criteria

• Clarity of Impact on Priority Program Areas and Feasibility of Project: 40 points · p. 7

  “Each application will be evaluated and rated based on the evaluation criteria outlined below. s Clarity of Impact on Priority Program Areas and Feasibility of Project – 40 points:” Open page 7

• Organizational Capacity and Record on Previous Grants: 5 points · p. 7

  “Organizational Capacity and Record on Previous Grants – 5 points:” Open page 7

• Media and Marketing Plan: 15 points · p. 7

  “Media and Marketing Plan – 15 points:” Open page 7

• Budget: 10 points · p. 7

  “Budget – 10 points:” Open page 7

• Monitoring and evaluation plan: 15 points · p. 7

  “Monitoring and evaluation plan – 15 points:” Open page 7

• Self-sustainability: 10 points · p. 8

  “Self-sustainability – 10 points:” Open page 8

• Cost Sharing or Matching: 5 points · p. 8

  “Cost Sharing or Matching – 5 points:” Open page 8

Cost share or match

• Cost share / match · p. 3

  “Cost share is encouraged, but not required, and can include cash contributions, third-party in-kind services, materials, or any combination thereof.” Open page 3