State Clearinghouse

• This is an ongoing process for submitting federal grant applications through Arkansas' State Clearinghouse system Key points: 1. All Arkansas state agencies seeking federal grants must submit applications to the Department of Finance and Administration before submitting to federal sources 2. Applications require a 30-day review period after receiving a State Application Identifier Number (SAI) 3. Required materials for state agencies include: - Complete grant application with SF 424 Form - Supplementary Grant Information Form (CH1) - Clearinghouse Application Supplement Form (CH2) - Project budget and narrative - All required assurances 4. Required materials for cities, counties, non-profits and individuals: - Complete grant application with SF 424 Form - Budget and project narrative - Site location maps (if construction) - Maps/drawings (if water/sewer project) - Required assurances and bylaws 5. Environmental assessments may be required for projects affecting waterways or involving land exchanges 6. Applications are reviewed by both regional clearinghouses and the Arkansas Legislative Council Review Sub-committee