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.

STC informational webinar recording and PowerPoint presentation now available!


On September 19, 2024, the NSF Science and Technology Centers (STC) program team presented a webinar about the STC program, with an emphasis on key leadership considerations for potential STC Principal Investigators / future Center Directors. Topics included highlights from the STC solicitation, a presentation on common challenges experienced by Center Directors and a panel discussion with current STC Directors, followed by a Q&A session.

To view the recording and PowerPoint presentation, please visit    https://new.nsf.gov/od/oia/ia/stc