Get 524b

The 524b form, known as the Grant Performance Report, is essential for recipients of multi-year discretionary grants to track their progress and funding use. This guide provides clear, step-by-step instructions to assist users in effectively completing the form online.

Follow the steps to successfully complete your 524b form online:

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in the editor.
2. Complete the ED 524B Cover Sheet by entering the required information. Pay close attention to items 1, 3, and 4, where specific instructions are included.
3. In item 2, enter the current National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) ID number of the grantee. If applicable, you may obtain this number from relevant resources online.
4. Fill in the grantee address in item 5, ensuring any changes are documented in Section C of the Project Status Chart or through the e-Administration.
5. For item 6, include the name, title, phone number, fax number, and email address of the approved Project Director as listed in your Grant Award Notification (GAN). Verify that the information is accurate.
6. Provide the reporting period information in item 7, indicating the dates relevant for your performance report, whether it is annual or final.
7. Complete the budget expenditures in items 8a to 8c, separating the expenditures into Federal grant funds and non-Federal funds (match/cost-share).
8. For item 9, indicate indirect cost information and confirm whether you are claiming indirect costs under this grant.
9. Check yes or no for item 10 if annual Institutional Review Board (IRB) certification is required, and include any attached documentation.
10. In item 11, confirm whether complete data on performance measures for the current budget period are included in the report.
11. The authorized representative must sign the certification in item 12, confirming the accuracy of the report.
12. Write an Executive Summary that encapsulates the project’s goals and outcomes for annual and final performance reports.
13. Fill out the Project Status Chart thoroughly, reporting on project objectives and related performance measures.
14. Review all entries for accuracy, then save your changes, and print or share the completed 524b form as needed.

Complete your 524b form online to ensure timely reporting of your grant performance.