This Grant Policy Manual (GPM) is a compendium of basic NSF

policies and procedures for use by the grantee community and NSF

staff. Its coverage includes the NSF award process, from

issuance and administration of an award through closeout.

Guidance regarding other grant requirements or considerations

which either are not universally applicable or which do not

follow the award cycle is also provided. The GPM does not

address differences between paper and electronic processing of

requests, information, etc. As new electronic initiatives are

implemented which change or alter existing guidance, updates will

be issued to incorporate these new policies or procedures.

The Manual is available by subscription from the Superintendent

of Documents, Government Printing Office(GPO), Washington,DC 20402

or (202) 512-1800. GPO subscription prices and terms are subject

to change without notice.

The GPM and other referenced NSF issuances are also available

through the NSF Science and Technology Information System (STIS).

STIS is an electronic dissemination system that provides fast,

easy access to NSF publications. For additional information on

STIS contact: (e-mail) stis@nsf.gov (Internet); phone: (703) 306-

0214 (voice mail); and TDD (Telephonic Device for the Deaf) (703)

306-0090.

General information about NSF programs may be found in the NSF

Guide to Programs. Additional information about special

requirements of individual NSF programs may be obtained from the

appropriate Foundation program offices. Information about

program deadlines and target dates for proposals appears in the

NSF Bulletin, issued monthly except July and August and in

individual program announcements and solicitations.

Guidelines detailing the NSF proposal preparation process may

be found in the Grant Proposal Guide (GPG). This brochure

provides guidance regarding the preparation, submission, review

and processing of unsolicited proposals to NSF.

Informal information about NSF activities can be obtained on

the Grants Bulletin Board (GBB). To make arrangements to access

the bulletin board, send your electronic mail address along with

your complete name, address and telephone number to grants@nsf.gov

(Internet).

[Any or all portions of this Manual

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