National Science Foundation - Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (NSF 24-1) - Summary of Changes

Sep 16, 2026

Uploaded by Đào

Guide provides consolidated updates to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide, specifically NSF 24-1, including effective May 20, 2024 changes and the governing role of 2 CFR when inconsistencies arise. It documents editorial and reference revisions, clarifies chapter-specific requirements such as concept outlines, submitter time zone, UEI/SAM registration, and disclosure and reporting obligations tied to CHIPS and Science Act provisions, including certifications related to malign foreign talent recruitment programs.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryForms

FormatPDF

Pages216

Reading Time1 h 16 min

AccessFree to download

Summary of Changes to the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 24-1)

Overall Document

By-Chapter Changes

Chapter I: Pre-Submission Information

Chapter II: Proposal Preparation Instructions

N A T I O N A L S C I E N C E F O U N D A T I O N PROPOSAL AND AWARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GUIDE Note: In the case of any inconsistency between the coverage contained in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide and 2 CFR (including 2 CFR part 200), the coverage specified in 2 CFR applies. Important policy update: NSF has issued a supplemental Policy Notice that applies to all financial assistance awarded by the agency on or after Dec. 8, 2025. The notice supplements the 2024 Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide ( PAPPG 24-1)—implementing time-sensitive statutes and practices. Additional policy notices may follow. Effective May 20, 2024 NSF 24-1 OMB Control Number 3145-0058 Note: In the case of any inconsistency between the coverage contained in the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide and 2 CFR (including 2 CFR part 200), the coverage specified in 2 CFR applies. Summary of Changes to the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 24-1) Overall Document • Editorial changes have been made throughout to either clarify or enhance the intended meaning of a sentence or section. • Website and document references have been updated to reflect current information. • Updates have been made to ensure consistency with data contained in NSF systems or guidance located and terminology used in other NSF or Federal policy documents. By-Chapter Changes Chapter I: Pre-Submission Information • Chapter I.D, Concept Outlines, has been updated to provide additional clarity on the use of concept outlines and the Program Suitability and Proposal Concept Tool (ProSPCT) . • Chapter I.E, Who May Submit Proposals: o 1(c) Tribal Nations, has been revised to substitute the term "Tribal Government"with the term "Tribal nation". This update has also been made throughout the PAPPG. o 2(c) Foreign Organizations, has been updated to clarify the information required from proposers to justify the request to provide funding through the NSF budget of a foreign organization or foreign individual (through a subaward or consultant arrangement) . o 3(b) Parties to Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, has been modified to incorporate a new section establishing that individuals who are a party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program are not eligible to serve as a senior/key person on an NSF proposal. • Chapter I. F, When to Submit Proposals, has been modified to clarify that the 5 p. m. submitter’s local time is tied to the organization, and not the location of the PI. • Chapter I.G.2, Requirements Relating to Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) , has been updated to clarify SAM and UEI requirements for new and renewal proposals or the transfer of an award. Chapter II: Proposal Preparation Instructions • Chapter II.B, NSF Disclosure Requirements, has been modified to incorporate the annual postaward annual reporting requirements mandated by Section 10339B, “Foreign Financial Support”, of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022, (42 U.S.C. § 19040) . Language also has been added to this section to reference the certification regarding malign foreign talent recruitment programs. • Chapter II.C, Format of the Proposal, Research Opportunity Awards for Predominantly Undergraduate Institutions (ROA)(PUI) Supplemental Funding Requests has been added to the listing of types of proposals. • Chapter II.C.2, Proposal Font, Spacing, and Margin Requirements, has been modified to allow for submission of proposal documents in landscape format. • Chapter II.D.1.d(ix) , Certification Regarding Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, is a new section that addresses Section 10632 of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 (42 U.S.C. § 19232) organizational certification requirement regarding malign foreign talent recruitment programs. • Chapter II.D.1.e(ii) , Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs, is a new sect

FAQs

When does NSF 24-1 take effect, and how are conflicts between PAPPG and 2 CFR handled?

NSF 24-1 is effective May 20, 2024. When coverage conflicts with 2 CFR (including 2 CFR part 200), the 2 CFR coverage applies.

What key updates affect who may submit and foreign organization requirements?

The guide clarifies terminology for Tribal nations, revises requirements for information needed to justify funding for foreign organizations/individuals, and adds restrictions related to malign foreign talent recruitment programs for eligibility as senior/key persons.

What changes were made to proposal preparation requirements, including formatting and system registrations?

Updates clarify the submitter’s 5 p.m. local time linkage to the organization, refine SAM and UEI requirements for new/renewal proposals or award transfers, allow landscape-format submissions, and revise certification and reporting guidance tied to CHIPS and Science Act provisions.

Sep 16, 2026

Uploaded by Đào