373 - Data To Support Need

Some applicants will include data and information collections as part of the addenda materials. The caution, naturally, is that data and statistics to support need are usually required components of the proposal narrative where they would be scored as part of the merit review. Any materials placed in the addenda would not have to be considered, or even reviewed. Applicants will often place this type of information in appendices because of page limitations with the application narrative. Any data or information collection the applicant wishes the federal agency to take seriously; however, should not be included in appendices unless, of course, there is a specific requirement… Read More