NSF's mission is particularly well-implemented through the integration of research and education and broadening participation in NSF programs, projects, and activities. These strategies are integrated in the program planning and implementation process, of which proposal review is one part. Proposers should be aware of core strategies that are essential to the fulfillment of NSF's mission, as articulated in Building the Future: Investing in Discovery and Innovation - NSF Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years (FY) 2018 – 2022. This Guide also serves as a means of highlighting the accountability requirements associated with Federal awards. The information contained in this Guide will assist the organization in preparing documents which NSF requires to conduct administrative and financial reviews of the organization. The requisite information is described in the NSF Prospective New Awardee Guide. Grant Administration Disputes and MisconductĬhapter II - Proposal Preparation InstructionsĮach proposing organization that is new to NSF or has not had an active NSF assistance award within the previous five years should be prepared to submit basic organization and management information and certifications, when requested, to the applicable award-making division within the Office of Budget, Finance & Award Management (BFA). Other Post Award Requirements and Considerations Part II: Award, Administration and Monitoring of Grants and Cooperative Agreements Part I: Proposal Preparation and Submission Guidelines

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