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Important information about NSF’s implementation of the revised 2 CFR

NSF Financial Assistance awards (grants and cooperative agreements) made on or after October 1, 2024, will be subject to the applicable set of award conditions, dated October 1, 2024, available on the NSF website. These terms and conditions are consistent with the revised guidance specified in the OMB Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance published in the Federal Register on April 22, 2024.

Important information for proposers

All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the requirements specified in this funding opportunity and in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) that is in effect for the relevant due date to which the proposal is being submitted. It is the responsibility of the proposer to ensure that the proposal meets these requirements. Submitting a proposal prior to a specified deadline does not negate this requirement.

Implementation of standard 15% indirect cost rate

NSF is updating its policy regarding the reimbursement of indirect costs in federally funded financial assistance.

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Dear Colleague Letter

Major Research Instrumentation Cost-Sharing Notice

Dear Colleagues,

Title VII of the America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) directs the National Science Foundation to require cost-sharing in the Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program of at least 30%.  The Act states that institutions of higher education that are not Ph.D.-granting institutions are exempt from the cost-sharing requirement.  Therefore, effective FY 2008, the MRI Program will require 30% cost-sharing on all proposals submitted by PhD granting institutions and non degree-granting institutions.  The latter category includes US independent research museums, US independent nonprofit research organizations and consortia whose members consist of US institutions of higher education and/or US independent research museums.  Cost-sharing will not be required from non PhD-granting institutions.  Contributions towards cost-sharing may be made from any non-Federal source, and may be cash or in-kind.  No exceptions will be made for this cost-sharing requirement. 

When determining institutional type (PhD granting, non PhD-granting, or non degree-granting), please consider degrees only in fields supported by NSF. 

Instrument Acquisition Proposals

Eligible costs are limited to the costs of the instrument, installation, calibration, commissioning and operation and maintenance.  Only these items may be included as the institution’s contribution to cost sharing. 

Instrument Development Proposals

Eligible costs are limited to parts and materials needed for construction, commissioning costs, and the direct and indirect costs associated with support of personnel engaged strictly in the development effort.  Only these items may be included as the institution’s contribution to cost sharing.  Thirty percent cost sharing is required for the equipment hardware cost only. 

The solicitation will be published in late October and the MRI deadline will be the fourth Thursday in January.  Please consult the MRI website for further details in late October:  http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5260 

Sincerely,

Nathaniel G. Pitts
Director
Office of Integrative Activities
National Science Foundation
mri@nsf.gov

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