We have had this same question come up and whether or not the Significance and Need sections are included in the 20 pages. Yes, these are but tables are not.  I recommended to the PIs that they follow the FAQ because the NCRR posted the answer after the RFA was released and it was the result of the videocast.  There appears to be a discrepancy between the RFA and the FAQ on the page limits.

Here is the FAQ if you haven't seen them.

http://www.ncrr.nih.gov/the_american_recovery_and_reinvestment_act/construction_programs/post-videocast_q&a.asp

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From: Research Administration List [mailto:xxxxxx@hrinet.org] On Behalf Of Charlie Hathaway
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2009 11:17 AM
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Subject: Re: [RESADM-L] Question about C06 guidelines

Given that one could CHOOSE to use tables to present lots of kinds of
information, I'd say that the exemption from the page limits applies
to only those Tables (and line drawings) specifically required by NCRR.

Charlie

At 12:07 PM 6/10/2009, you wrote:
>We're working on an NIH C06 application and have a question about
>tables and the 20 page limit.  The NCRR "Applicant Help Questions
>and Answers" states that "The tables and line drawings do not count
>towards the 20 page limit."  I've been asked to clarify whether or
>not a table of the equipment we will be requesting is included in
>the 20 pages or is one of the "tables" that does not count towards
>the limit.  Thanks for your opinions.
>
>Beth
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