Dear Colleagues:

 

The Foundation has issued Important Notice No 146 to the Community Regarding COVID-19. NSF has also issued additional guidance on NSF’s implementation of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum (M-20-17), entitled, Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations. NSF has implemented flexibilities authorized by OMB from specific administrative, financial management and audit requirements contained in 2 CFR Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards without compromising accountability requirements.Questions about the policies described in the NSF Guidance should be directed to policy@nsf.gov. NSF is working to update existing FAQs and other resources to reflect NSF’s new guidance and will keep staff and the community informed at: nsf.gov/coronavirus.

 

Regards,

 

Terry Quinn

Director, Division of Ocean Sciences