Grant Applications for Resource Centers

Effective for applications submitted for the October 1, 1998 receipt date and thereafter, NCRR announces the following change in its policy on funding resource center–G12, M01, P41, and P51–grant applications. For all unsolicited, competing continuation (Type 2) center grant applications, the requested increase for first-year recurring direct costs (excluding equipment and alterations and renovations) cannot exceed 20 percent of the recurring direct costs awarded in the last noncompeting year.

Where this policy would significantly interfere with the program scope of the proposed research or infrastructure support, a waiver of the 20 percent ceiling must be justified and approved in writing by the appropriate NCRR division director before the competing continuation application will be accepted.

Please direct questions on this policy to the appropriate contact listed below.