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