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It outlines timing expectations for first, second, and third extensions, specifies required supporting materials, and details what to submit. When approved, it provides instructions for completing a formal request letter, updating budget and justifications, and routing signatures and system submissions via Research.gov or eRA Commons.","No-Cost Extension Template\nA no-cost extension is a request to allow the continuation of the study beyond the originally agreed-upon period of performance, without asking for extra funds. In other words, the PI asks that the project period be extended such that the remaining work is completed, and the remaining funds are expended. Before submitting a no-cost-extension request, please first check if it is allowable under the Notice of Award AND check with the Office of Research Administration (ORA) at \u0013 HYPERLINK \"mailto:ask.ora@morgan.edu\" \u0014ask.ora@morgan.edu\u0015.\nFor your information:\nFirst no-cost extension: Many federal agencies grant the first no-cost extension automatically, as long as the request is submitted in time. Please check the Notice of Award, and check with the ORA at least 60 days prior to the final date of the award.\nThe second or third no-cost extension: A request for a second or third no-cost extension typically needs to be submitted to the agency 45 days prior to the final date of the first no-cost extension. Please build in enough time. Submit the following information to the ORA at least 60 days prior to the final date of the first no-cost extension:\nDetailed explanation of why the project could not be completed by the originally approved end date;\nScientific rationale for continuing the project;\nIf requesting a third extension (rarely approved), compelling scientific justification that warrants a third and final extension;\nA brief progress report that communicates the scientific progress made from submission of the last progress report to the present;\nAmount of Direct Costs and Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs remaining (estimated unobligated balance) in U.S. dollars.\nIf a no-cost extension is acceptable under the guidelines of the Notice of Award and approved by the ORA, then:\nFill out the following letter template, not forgetting to delete this cover page and the yellow highlights;\nSend the finished letter, the updated budget and budget justification and a timeline for completion of the intended activities through \u0013 HYPERLINK \"http://www.docusign.net\" \u0014DocuSign\u0015 to be to be signed by Farin Kamangar (\u0013 HYPERLINK \"mailto:farin.kamangar@morgan.edu\" \u0014farin.kamangar@morgan.edu\u0015), Assistant Vice President for Research.\nOnce signed by Farin Kamangar of ORA, NSF awards require the No-Cost Extension to be requested through Research.gov, and NIH awards through eRA Commons.\n\u000f\nFor the following letter:\nThe yellow highlights need to be replaced with your specific information (please see worksheet below).\nPlease remember to delete this instructional coversheet and the highlights before submitting this letter with the accompanying documentation requested above.\nYou will need the following information to fill out the following No-Cost Extension Template:\n\u000f\n\u0013 DATE \\@ \"MMMM d, yyyy\" \u0014September 1, 2026\u0015\nProgramOfficer’sFullName\nProgramOfficer’sTitle\nProgramOfficer’sDepartment\nProgramOfficer’sStreetAddress\nProgramOfficer’sCitySTZip\nProgramOfficer’sEmail\nRE: No-Cost Extension Request for FundingAgency-Funded Contract/Project/Grant #AwardNumber (PI: Dr. PI’sFullName)\nDear Dr.Ms.Mr.Mx. 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