Revision of NSF Award Terms and Conditions

Published March 25, 2024
 
The NSF Award Terms and Conditions have been revised for consistency with the updated NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (NSF 24-1). The updated suite of award terms and conditions includes the:
 
  • NSF Agency Specific Requirements to the Research Terms and Conditions (ASR);
  • Grant General Conditions (GC-1);
  • Cooperative Agreement Financial & Administrative Terms and Conditions (CA-FATC);
  • Cooperative Agreement Modifications and Supplemental Financial and Administrative Terms and Conditions for Major Multi-User Research Facility Projects and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers;
  • Cooperative Agreement Modifications and Supplemental Financial and Administrative Terms and Conditions for Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Projects;
  • International Research Terms and Conditions (IRTC);
  • Special Terms and Conditions for Administration of NSF Conference or Travel Grants (FL 26); and
  • Special Terms and Conditions for Administration of NSF Conference or Travel Grants Made to International Organizations (FL 26 for IRTC).
 
The revised award terms and conditions will apply to new NSF awards and funding amendments to existing NSF awards made on or after May 20, 2024. You are encouraged to review the Summary of Changes document associated with each set of terms and conditions. 
 
If you have any questions regarding these changes, please contact the DIAS/Policy Office by email at policy@nsf.gov.
 

Original post by NSF dated March 25, 2024