• Instructions for All NPS Grants  
• Steps for a Successful Status Report 
• Contractor's Qualifications Form (DOC file) 
• Obtaining a DUNS Number: EPA is now requiring the Nonpoint Source Program to report DUNS numbers for all grantees.  A DUNs is the Data Universal Numbering System's unique nine-digit number provided by Dun and Bradstreet.  This requirement applies to grantees that receive or earn as match $25,000 or more, and for each contractor that receives or earns as match $25,000 or more.  Contractors include for-profits, non-profits, state agencies, and federal agencies.  It does NOT apply to "sole proprietors", which are organizations who are not incorporated (for example, Sally's Graphic Design, a sole person working out of her home doing graphic design work).  Grantee DUNS numbers will be included in grant contracts.  Contractor DUNS are required on the Contractor's Qualification's Forms.

Financial Reporting Information (Financial Status Report questions, contact Bob Sweet, 517-335-6967)

• Financial Status Report Form Instructions 
• Acceptable Rates for Volunteer Time 
• Grants Match Documentation Form (XLS file) 

Best Management Practice (BMP) Form 

• BMP Form (XLS file) 
• BMP Form Instructions 

Product and Deliverable Guidance 

• Providing Electronic Versions of Grant Products 
• Acknowledgement on I/E Products 
• Electronic Geospatial Data Format and Sumission Guidance 
• How to Take Before and After Photos 

Who to Send Status Reports to: 

• Two complete copies to the Project Administrator (see the front page of your grant contract)