The FPAC-BC Grants and Agreements Division (GAD) processes agreements for the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), the Risk Management Agency (RMA), and the Farm Service Agency (FSA) (i.e., FPAC agencies). See below to determine the applicable payment method for an agreement.
- NRCS and RMA agreements: the use of the SF-270 is applicable.
- FSA agreements: refer to the award agreement (form ADS-093) to determine the applicable payment method for the agreement. If field 19 of the form makes no reference to Payment Management Service (PMS), then use of the SF-270 is applicable.
The award terms and conditions of the agreement includes further details of how to prepare and submit claims for the relevant agreement. The following are available resources to assist in the submission of claims.
SF-270
To assist in the payment request (claim) process, documents are provided for your use. The initial document below provides detailed guidance regarding the preparation and submission of claims followed by a link to the SF-270 form as well as a template (Budget Expense Table) that may be used in providing supporting documentation.
- SF-270 Form, “Request for Advance or Reimbursement” (download to view) – use the preparation instructions provided in the above document when completing this form
- Budget Expense Tables