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.

IUSE: Informational Mini-Webinars


Program staff have recorded short informational webinars, including one on merit review criteria in the context of IUSE, and one on deciding between Engaged Student Learning (ESL) and Institutional and Community Transformation (ICT) track. Please watch these brief videos to help you as you prepare your proposal.

2024 IUSE Merit Review Webinar
Credit: U.S. National Science Foundation
2024 IUSE ESLICT Webinar
Credit: U.S. National Science Foundation
2024 IUSE AIDDCL Webinar
Credit: U.S. National Science Foundation