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30 Continuation of Multi-Year Award Applicants that received a multi-year award and the multi-year period section of the most recent cooperative agreement shows either period “1” or “2” may forego certain aspects of the grant application process. Follow the guidance outlined below for the abbreviated application process. If the multi-year period section shows period “3,” the applicant will need to reapply for multi-year consideration. Abbreviated Application Process for Continuation of Multi-year Award - The applicant must: 1. Receive confirmation from the Grant Program Office that they are eligible for continued multi- year consideration. Notification will be sent in late April. If the notification indicates the applicant is not eligible, the applicant must follow normal application procedures for consideration of a subsequent year grant. 2. Indicate on the Application for Financial Assistance, Standard Form 424, that they are seeking a “Continuation” grant in Block 2. 3. Submit an abbreviated application as shown in the table below. Application Components Required for Continuation of Multi-Year Award Required 1. Application for Federal Assistance, SF 424, block 2 showing “Continuation” Yes 2. Confirmation of Non-Profit Eligibility No 3. Background Narrative No 4. Program Plan/Budget Plan Narrative* No 5. MRE Performance Narrative (Returning Applicants Only) Yes 6. Budget Information - Form 8653, Tax Counseling for the Elderly Program Application Plan Yes 7. Form 14204, TCE Program Application Checklist and Contact Sheet Yes 8. Civil Right Narrative Yes 9. Form 14335, Contact Information for VITA and TCE Grant Programs Yes 10. Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, SF LLL – This is only required if the applicant must disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 USC 1352. No * If you need to communicate changes from the previous year’s submission, you may utilize narrative format and submit it under the title: “Changes to Program Plan/Budget Plan Narrative”. MRE Performance Narrative: Returning applicants must address whether 100% of the prior award cycle return goal/Minimum Returns Expected (MRE) was achieved; if not achieved, explain why and describe corrective actions taken/planned. Note: All multi-year applications must include a current civil rights narrative with each application. An applicant that is eligible for multi-year continuation will not be subject to the technical evaluation. The availability of funds is conditional upon the appropriation of funds by Congress. Funds awarded in a subsequent year may or may not be the same as awarded in the prior year. Completion and Submission of TCE Grant Application Where and When to File Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. Grants.gov provides additional assurance that required entries are not left blank on the standard forms and provides receipt acknowledgement when the application is downloaded by the IRS. 1. Submission To submit an application, go to www.Grants.gov to apply through the Federal Grants website and search Tax Counseling for the Elderly. The application period is from May 1 through May 31st. Applications must be filed by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on May 31. For assistance or support with Grants.gov call 800-518- Multi-Year Grant