The answer provided in the updated FAQ section says, “Per Section 6 of the NOFO, References can be included as part of the 30-page limit of the Project Narrative. Applications must adhere to the page limit requirements” but in checking that section of the NOFO there is no reference to “References Cited” or “References” at all. It is not mentioned anywhere in the NOFO that we can find. It is also not listed as one of the required sections of the Project Narrative. In that section they also specifically mention that “Maps, charts, pictures, and other figures must be included in the Project Narrative file.” But no mention at all is made of a “References Cited” section.

However, also in Section 4 in Part “A” (Application Forms) there is mention of the “Other Attachments” form. Is this where we should be uploading the Curriculum Vitae for the Principal Investigators and other staff? In our submission, this is where we uploaded those CV documents as well as the References Cited pages, as well as the other additional files considered necessary to the proposal including the following:
Detailed list of legacy compounds to be analyzed for
Letters of Collaboration (2)
Should any of these documents be included as a part of the Project Narrative and subject to the 30-page limit?

References are not a required part of the “Project Narrative” portion of the application. However, if you choose to submit supporting materials such as references cited, curriculum vitae, or letters of collaboration, then you should submit them as an optional document or as part of the “Other Attachments Form.” These optional documents will not be counted against the 30-page limit of the “Project Narrative,” and may, as appropriate, be considered during evaluation.

The answer to the other FAQ on EPA’s NOFO website regarding references has been updated – thank you for bringing that to our attention.

A detailed list of legacy compounds to be analyzed may be submitted as part of the “Project Narrative” as this content would be related to the “technical approach” section of the workplan contents.