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.

Engineering Research Initiation webinar on September 6


The NSF Directorate for Engineering will host a webinar about the Engineering Research Initiation (ERI) program solicitation (24-590) on Friday, September 6, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. 

Program directors from the NSF Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems (CBET), Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI), and Division of Electrical, Communications and Cybersystems (ECCS) will describe the program and answer questions.

The planned agenda is:

  • Introduction of and key changes in the updated solicitation
  • General questions & answers

Register here to join the ERI webinar

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. Live captions will be available through Zoom. Request reasonable accommodations by emailing rarequest@nsf.gov in advance.